Martin & Co Uckfield franchise sold to multi-office investor
The Martin & Co lettings and estate agency franchise in Uckfield, East Sussex, has been acquired by David Arnold, who plans to develop a multi-office portfolio across the South East.…
Estate agency consultancy advises on business exit planning
Estate agents launching their own businesses should consider exit strategies from the outset, according to Chris Webb, founder of The Estate Agent Consultancy, who argues that most agency owners inadvertently…
Winnington Road retains top spot in UK’s priciest streets
Winnington Road in Barnet, north London, has retained its position as the UK’s most expensive street with an average asking price of £12,538,095, according to new data from Rightmove. The…
Zoopla valuation leads to agents rise 42% year-on-year
Property portal Zoopla has reported a 42% increase in valuation leads delivered to estate agents in February 2026 compared to the same month in 2025, following similar growth recorded in…
UK property listings rise 20% as withdrawal rate hits 48%
The UK property market has recorded 282,000 new listings in the first eight weeks of 2026, representing a 1% increase on 2025 and 20% above the 2017-19 average, according to…
240 homes planned in Warrington
Plans have been submitted for a 240-home development in Warrington from Habiko, a partnership between Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC), Muse and Homes England. Warrington Borough Council will consider the proposal…
eXp Realty launches into Luxembourg
Estate agency group eXp Realty has launched in to Luxembourg, one of the most internationally connected property markets in the world. The group has appointed a veteran of the market,…
Councils failing to collect rogue landlord fines
Councils have collected just a quarter of the total fines issued to them, meaning a sizeable proportion of rogue landlords are being let off the hook. Between 2023/24 and 2024/25…
37% of UK flats face mortgage restrictions over service charges
More than a third of flats in the UK may face significant selling difficulties due to high service charges, according to testimony delivered to a parliamentary committee this week. Harry…
Mandatory home surveys could strain surveying capacity
A proposal to make property surveys mandatory before homes are listed for sale could increase demand for surveys by 40%, according to analysis from property inspection software firm Property Inspect.…