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Best Estate Agent Guide 2026/27 Results Announced
The Best Estate Agent Guide 2026/27 has published its results, confirming the UK's top-performing estate agents ahead of the EA Masters event in November.
Thinktank Proposes Replacing Stamp Duty and Council Tax with Property Wealth Tax
Centre for London has called for stamp duty and council tax to be replaced by an annual property wealth tax, aiming to address housing inequality and affordability in London.
Government Unveils Mansion Tax Consultation for High-Value Properties
The government has launched a consultation on a new High Value Council Tax Surcharge for properties in England worth £2m and above, set to take effect from April 2028.
Renters Support Reforms but Worry About Landlord Exodus and Higher Rents
Most renters believe the Renters’ Rights Act will improve protections, but many fear it could reduce housing supply and increase rents, according to new Barclays research.
Five English Homes for Sale Feature Gardens Suited to Entertaining
Guardian Property highlights five homes for sale in England, each with gardens or outdoor spaces suitable for gatherings and parties.
Government Considers Allowing Leaseholders to Keep Pets
The government is considering giving leaseholders the right to keep pets as part of wider leasehold reforms, according to a statement from Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook.
NRLA Takes Over Secretariat Role for The Lettings Industry Council
The NRLA has taken over responsibility for The Lettings Industry Council, aiming to provide a more impactful voice for the private rented sector.
Only 153,000 Downloads of Renters’ Rights Act Info Sheet with 9 Days Left
A Freedom of Information response shows only 153,000 downloads of the Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet, with the 31 May 2026 deadline approaching for landlords and agents.
Andy Burnham Calls for Stronger Action Against Landlords of Poor Housing
Andy Burnham has urged the government to use compulsory purchase orders against landlords who fail to maintain decent housing standards.
Loc8me Expands Liverpool Portfolio with Acquisition of Luxury Student Homes
Loc8me has acquired Liverpool-based Luxury Student Homes, adding 199 student properties and 1,100 beds to its management portfolio. The deal brings Loc8me's Liverpool portfolio to nearly 1,500 properties.
Concerns Raised Over Small Landlords Leaving the PRS
A Property118 report questions whether small landlords are being pushed out of the private rented sector, citing the impact of the Renters’ (Reform) Bill and Section 21 changes.
Rightmove Responds as £1.5bn Legal Action Court Date Confirmed
Rightmove has responded after the Competition Appeal Tribunal set court dates in a proposed £1.5bn legal action alleging excessive fees. The case covers agents and developers who paid fees between April 2020 and April 2026.