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Agency Now Manages 14,000 Units After Latest Acquisition
A property agency now manages 14,000 units following its latest acquisition, marking its seventh deal of 2026 and its first outside the UK.
Bank of England Warns of Mortgage Payment Shock for Millions
The Bank of England warns that over five million UK households will face higher mortgage repayments by 2028, with many coming off fixed-rate deals secured at lower rates.
Reeds Rains Rebrands Hull Branch After Acquisition of Kaye’s Estate Agents
Reeds Rains has reopened its Newland branch in Hull after acquiring Kaye’s Estate Agents, including a fully managed lettings portfolio.
World Cup and Warm Weather Linked to UK Housing Market Slowdown
The UK housing market has seen a temporary slowdown, with Purplebricks' CEO citing the World Cup and warm weather as contributing factors, according to PropertyWire.
Student Lettings Sector Disrupted by Renters’ Rights Act Changes
The Renters’ Rights Act has caused significant disruption in the student lettings sector, with landlords and agents facing financial losses due to early contract terminations.
Rightmove Hosts AI Webinar for Estate and Letting Agency Leaders
Rightmove is holding a webinar for estate and letting agency leaders on how AI can improve business performance. The event is part of Rightmove's ongoing work to introduce AI-powered tools for agents.
Estate Agents Urged to Highlight Investment Potential in Listings
A new property intelligence platform founder says estate agents often overlook a property's development potential, limiting appeal to investors. Property Stalker offers reports to help agents showcase investment opportunities.
LRG Completes Eco-Friendly Office Upgrade Programme
LRG has finished a significant office upgrade across its UK network, including a new head office with strong environmental credentials.
Research Reveals Sellers Now Expect 24-Hour Responses from Estate Agents
New research from Street Group shows UK home sellers expect estate agents to respond and provide updates within 24 hours at nearly every stage of the sales process.
Home Sellers Demand 24-Hour Response from Estate Agents
A Street Group survey finds most UK home sellers expect estate agents to respond within 24 hours at nearly every stage of the sales process.
Pennycook Defends Labour’s Housing Plan and Highlights Recent Achievements
Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook told MPs that Labour had a comprehensive housing plan and highlighted achievements including the Renters’ Rights Act and a rise in new-build starts.
Student Lettings Sector Faces Challenges After Renters’ Rights Act
The Renters’ Rights Act has led to early contract terminations in the student lettings market, causing financial difficulties for landlords and letting agents.