Northwood Chelmsford acquires high-value property agency
Northwood Chelmsford franchisees have completed the acquisition of the Zoe Napier Group, adding a high-value property specialist to their Essex operations as part of an ongoing expansion strategy. Zaman and…
Strutt & Parker expands prime London team with Knight Frank hire
Strutt & Parker has appointed Alex Robinson as a director within its broker team as part of its expansion strategy in prime central London’s residential market. Robinson joins from Knight…
Dwelly enters London lettings with Eden Harper acquisition
Property management firm Dwelly has acquired Eden Harper, a south west London lettings agency, marking its entry into the capital’s rental market and its third acquisition this year. The transaction…
UK construction contract awards reach £7.18bn in March
UK construction contract awards totalled £7.18 billion in March 2026, maintaining steady activity levels despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty linked to conflict in Iran, according to data from Barbour ABI. The…
Fine & Country and Chestertons expand into new markets
Two international estate agency networks have announced expansion plans, with Fine & Country opening its first Madrid office and Chestertons entering the Indian market through a strategic partnership. Fine &…
Propalt launches ChatGPT connector for estate agents
Property data platform Propalt has released a ChatGPT connector that allows estate agents to access property information through external AI tools. The integration enables agents to query datasets using natural…
Harrods Estates closes after 130 years in operation
Harrods Estates has ceased operations after 130 years, closing its final branch on Brompton Road in Knightsbridge and marking the end of one of London’s most recognised prime property agencies.…
UK property prices show uneven recovery since 2022
An analysis of property prices across 30 UK cities reveals a significant north-south divide, with northern areas demonstrating stronger performance while southern locations continue to struggle to reach 2022 price…
Property Ombudsman expels six firms over unpaid awards
The Property Ombudsman has expelled six property companies from its scheme after they failed to pay compensation awards to consumers, following a review by the organisation’s independent Compliance Committee. The…
HMO licence applications rise 40% since 2018
Applications for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licences in the UK have risen 40% since 2018, according to data obtained through Freedom of Information requests to local councils. The research,…