Property auctions generate disproportionate complaints
Property auctions account for just 2% of home sales in the UK but generate more than four times their proportionate share of complaints, according to new data from The Property…
UK property market shows regional divergence amid geopolitical uncertainty
National property market indicators show resilience despite global economic pressures, but performance varies significantly by region and property type, according to analysis of the latest market indices. Data for May…
High-value property sales face increased legal complexity
Transactions involving high-profile residential properties have become significantly more complex due to regulatory changes and public scrutiny, according to legal experts advising on super-prime sales. Recent transactions, including Nick Candy’s…
London rental growth stable despite new legislation
London landlords have maintained consistent rental growth rates following the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act, according to new data from Benham and Reeves. Rents in the capital increased by…
Tenant unions launch online tool to challenge rent increases
The London Renters Union has launched an online tool to assist tenants in challenging rent increases under powers introduced by the Renters’ Rights Act. The initiative, branded as the Resist…
Think tank proposes National Insurance on rental income
The New Economics Foundation has called on the Labour government to extend National Insurance contributions to landlords’ rental income, a measure the think tank estimates could generate £3.2 billion in…
UK property transactions fall 3% in April amid uncertainty
UK property transactions declined by 3% between March and April 2026, according to the latest HMRC data, as the housing market contended with global economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. Seasonally…
Gravesham Council advances HMO planning controls
Gravesham Council in Kent is progressing with plans to introduce an Article 4 Direction that would require planning permission for smaller houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), following support from local…
EXP reaches 1,000 agents as self-employed model grows
Self-employed agency platform EXP has reached 1,000 member agents in the UK, seven years after launching in the British market, as the self-employed agent model continues to gain traction in…
Three property firms announce senior appointments
Three property sector businesses have announced senior appointments as they expand operations and strengthen management teams across England. Hockeys Estate Agents promotes two to director level Hockeys Estate Agents has…