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YouGov and System1 chiefs to headline Voice of the Agent Conference in Oxford
YouGov UK chief executive Will Ullstein and System1's Andrew Tindall will keynote The Voice of the Agent Conference at the University of Oxford on 20 November 2026.
Moveli, BidX1 and Pocket Living: Key Property Industry Appointments
Former Savills associate director Mark Chick joins Moveli, BidX1 appoints Darren Simpson as UK managing director, and Pocket Living's founder steps down as chair.
Why 5-star ratings and AI polish may be costing agents trust
Research suggests consumers trust perfection less: purchase likelihood peaks between 4.2 and 4.5 stars, and only 7% of consumers say visible AI marketing increases brand trust.
House price growth slows for third month as agents warn on pricing
ONS figures show UK house price growth slowed for a third month in July, with London recording its eleventh straight month of annual falls.
Durden & Hunt Acquires South Essex Firm Diggins & Co
Durden & Hunt has acquired South Essex agency Diggins & Co, giving it coverage across every Essex postcode, with founder Darren Diggins staying on as a consultant.
Prime London Sales and Lettings Hit by Quiet August, LonRes Data Shows
LonRes data shows prime London sales transactions and new instructions at their lowest August levels in years, while lettings activity fell but rents continued to rise.
House price growth falls for third consecutive month, Land Registry reveals
Land Registry data shows annual house price inflation slowed to 1.4% in July 2026, the third consecutive monthly decline, with London and the South West leading the slowdown.
England's For-Sale Stock Jumps 16% as 54,000 Homes Hit Market in Two Weeks
Yopa data shows more than 54,000 homes listed in England since schools returned, lifting total for-sale stock 16% to 385,565 within a fortnight.
Estate agents raise nearly £30,000 on Thames ultra walk in memory of Sarah Edmundson
Twenty-five industry walkers tackled the Thames Path Ultra Challenge in memory of Sarah Edmundson, raising over £29,600 for Breast Cancer Now.
Rate rises needed to 'keep a lid' on inflation, experts warn
Inflation rose to 3.1% and experts warn further interest rate rises are likely, with major lenders already raising mortgage rates.
More Rental Properties Listed as Bills Included, Report Finds
Landlord Today reports that more rental properties are being listed with bills included, though the trend is not consistent across every region.
Cannabis Farms a Growing Problem for Landlords as Insurance Claims Soar
A Landlord Today report, drawing on insurer insight, says cannabis farms are a growing problem for landlords, with insurance claims by property owners soaring.