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UKPA Launches Committee to Guide Agents on PropTech and Compliance
The UK PropTech Association has formed a Residential PropTech Committee to support estate and letting agents with technology adoption and compliance management.
DIFF Forum Highlights Grief Support in the Workplace
The June Diversity and Inclusivity Finance Forum (DIFF) discussed grief, bereavement, and supporting bereaved colleagues at work, noting grief can arise from around 40 different life events.
Communication Failures Drive Complaints Against Estate Agents
A rise in complaints against estate agents is often linked to poor communication and lack of transparency, rather than delays in transactions, according to Property Industry Eye.
Ex-BBC Presenter Christa Ackroyd Joins Yorkshire Estate Agency
Former BBC Look North presenter Christa Ackroyd is producing property videos for Hunters in Otley, West Yorkshire, after leaving broadcasting following an HMRC tax dispute.
Kensington Mortgages Cuts Buy-to-Let Rates Across Multiple Ranges
Kensington Mortgages has reduced rates by up to 25 basis points across its buy-to-let mortgage range, including Prime, HMO, and MUB products at 75% and 80% LTV.
Estate Agents Paid on Only Half of Listings, New Data Shows
New figures reveal that only around 50% of homes leaving estate agents’ books in June 2026 went on to exchange and complete, with the remainder withdrawn or unsold.
Foxtons Shares Drop After £3m Hit from Renters’ Rights Act
Foxtons' shares fell nearly 11% after reporting a £3m earnings hit from the Renters’ Rights Act, which increased tenancy terminations and reduced first-half profits.
CLC Responds to Report, Calls for Regulation of Estate Agents
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers has criticised a report by the Legal Services Consumer Panel, stating that issues highlighted by BBC Panorama involved unregulated estate agents, not conveyancers.
Housing Ombudsman to Step Down at End of Month
The Housing Ombudsman will step down at the end of this month, according to a statement from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Rightmove Reports Market Stability Despite Record High Rents
Rightmove data shows average advertised rents outside London are 2.3% higher than a year ago, with the market described as stabilising.
Rental Stock Falls as Renters Rights Act Comes Into Effect
The number of available rental homes dropped below last year's level in Q2 2026 for the first time in four years, according to Rightmove data.
Atom Bank Adopts Flowable Automation Engine for Commercial Lending
Atom Bank has implemented the Flowable process automation engine to improve speed, efficiency, and scalability in its commercial lending operations, including AI integration and enhanced broker services.