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Estate Agency Staff Arrested in South of England Fraud Probe
A staff member at PS&B Estate Management Limited in Portsmouth has been arrested amid a police investigation into alleged fraud and money laundering. The company has faced financial difficulties and scrutiny over client funds.
Strutt & Parker Expands Broker Team With North West London Appointment
Strutt & Parker has appointed Hamish Gilfeather as senior associate director in its broker team, expanding its hybrid estate agency model in North West London. Propertymark also announced new leadership appointments.
Land Value Tax Could Take Five Years to Implement, Says Former BoE Deputy
Sir John Gieve has said a land value tax could take three to five years to implement, with major implications for UK property taxation and the sector.
New Index Reveals Overpricing Epidemic in UK Housing Market
A new index shows over a third of homes in England and Wales needed price cuts before selling last year, highlighting widespread overpricing in the UK property market.
Councils Failing to Collect Most Fines from Rogue Landlords
Research shows English councils are collecting only a quarter of fines issued to rogue landlords, despite an increase in property inspections.
Former Bank of England Deputy Governor Calls for Land Value Tax Reform
Sir John Gieve has argued for a new Land Value Tax, suggesting it could take up to five years to implement. The proposal comes amid discussions about reforming Council Tax and Stamp Duty.
Chestertons Hosts London Pride Event to Promote Inclusion in Property Sector
Chestertons brought colleagues and clients together for a London Pride celebration, highlighting the importance of inclusion in the property industry.
Conveyancers’ Regulator Criticised Over Referral Fee Oversight
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers has been criticised by the Legal Services Consumer Panel for its approach to referral fee regulation, following a recent position paper.
Rightmove Demoted to FTSE 250 After Share Price Decline
Rightmove has moved from the FTSE 100 to the FTSE 250 after a sustained fall in its share price. The company remains the leading UK property portal despite recent challenges.
Former BBC Presenter Christa Ackroyd Produces Videos for Yorkshire Estate Agency
Christa Ackroyd, former BBC Look North presenter, is creating property video tours for Hunters in Otley, West Yorkshire, as part of a growing trend in property marketing.
Half of UK Property Listings Fail to Reach Completion in 2026
Only 50% of UK homes leaving estate agents' books are reaching exchange and completion, with overvaluation cited as a key factor. Rental stock and average rents have also increased year-on-year.
Conveyancing Regulator Responds to Criticism Over Regulatory Approach
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers has defended its regulatory approach after criticism from the Legal Services Consumer Panel, highlighting issues with unregulated estate agents.