UK landlord confidence increases to 62%, survey shows
Landlord confidence in the UK private rented sector has increased significantly over the past year, according to the annual Landlord Leaders 2025 study from Rely Mortgages. The study found that…
Badenoch visits estate agency to discuss stamp duty policy
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch visited an estate agency in Surrey on Monday to discuss the party’s proposal to abolish stamp duty, accompanied by former chancellor Jeremy Hunt and shadow business…
Guild of Property Professionals announces annual award winners
The Guild of Property Professionals held its annual conference and awards ceremony at the QEII Centre in Westminster, recording its highest attendance to date. The event gathered independent estate agency…
Nationwide completes first electronic mortgage deed signature
Nationwide Building Society has completed the first mortgage deed signed electronically without a witness requirement in the UK, marking a shift towards digital property transactions. The transaction, processed as a…
Canterbury estate agent converts parking criticism into viral campaign
A Canterbury estate agency has transformed online criticism over parking into a viral marketing campaign after one of its vehicles was photographed on double yellow lines and shared on social…
Brent Council extends licensing to cover most rental homes
Brent Council has implemented one of the most comprehensive landlord licensing schemes in England, with nearly all privately rented properties in the borough now requiring a licence following the introduction…
Kent estate agency sold same day as administration
Harpers & Hurlingham Limited, an estate and letting agency in Cranbrook, Kent, entered administration on 29 January before being sold to a new owner within hours, enabling the business to…
Bank of England reports sluggish housing market start to 2026
Estate agents have reported a subdued start to the housing market in 2026, with limited evidence of increased viewings or transactions, according to the Bank of England’s monthly summary of…
Northern cities lead UK property price growth rankings
Northern UK cities have dominated recent property price growth, according to analysis comparing Land Registry and Hometrack data, with Belfast emerging as the strongest performer across both datasets. The town…
Proposed legal account interest scheme raises cost concerns
The Ministry of Justice has opened a consultation on proposals that would redirect a substantial portion of interest earned on lawyers’ client accounts to a central fund supporting legal aid…