Estate agency financial distress rises 19% year-on-year
The number of estate agencies and property businesses showing signs of critical financial distress increased by 19.1% in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025,…
Estate agency research expands into training platform
The Voice of the Agent research initiative has released two industry reports examining salaries, leadership and the prime property market, alongside launching a training platform for estate agency professionals. The…
UK housing market activity weakens as buyer demand falls
The UK housing market remained subdued in April as elevated mortgage costs and economic uncertainty continued to dampen buyer activity, according to the latest Residential Market Survey from the Royal…
Rental arrears reach record high of £2,281 in Q1
Average rental arrears reached a record £2,281 in the first quarter of the year, according to new data from deposit alternative provider Reposit, as tenants continued to face elevated living…
Regional property price divergence reveals market split
Analysis of Land Registry data since 2000 reveals significant regional disparities in UK property price performance, with northern regions outpacing southern markets in recent growth but lagging substantially over longer…
Surrey landlord fined £5,000 for safety breaches
A landlord in Surrey has been fined £5,000 following enforcement action by Tandridge District Council over multiple safety violations at a rental property in Lingfield. Ashraf Talukder was issued with…
Buy-to-let investors shift to higher-yield strategies
Buy-to-let landlords are increasingly adopting professional business strategies and targeting higher-yield investments to offset rising costs from taxation, compliance requirements and interest rates, according to Daryl Norkett of Shawbrook Bank.…
Estate agents issued guidance on ID checks before viewings
The Guild of Property Professionals has issued guidance to UK estate agents clarifying when identification can be requested from prospective viewers ahead of property viewings. Paul Offley, compliance officer at…
Mortgage product availability down 10% since March
Mortgage product availability has contracted by approximately 10% since early March, with high loan-to-value options falling by 14%, according to data from Moneyfacts. The reduction particularly affects first-time buyers seeking…
Conservatives propose stamp duty abolition for primary homes
The Conservative Party is continuing to promote its proposal to abolish stamp duty on primary residential properties, with Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride describing the tax as “the most economically…