Propertymark releases tenancy agreement for new rental laws
Propertymark has released a compliant Assured Periodic Tenancy (APT) agreement for its letting agent members in advance of the Renters’ Rights Act implementation on 1 May. The legislation abolishes fixed-term…
Prime London property values fall 25% amid economic uncertainty
The UK property market faces continued pressure as economic indicators weaken and uncertainty weighs on transaction volumes, according to analysis from Glentree Estates. Trevor Abrahmsohn, CEO of the London-based estate…
Inheritance tax changes prompt estate agency sales surge
Recent inheritance tax changes affecting family-owned businesses have contributed to a wave of estate agency sales, according to industry observations, with the same legislation impacting farmers now extending to all…
Renters’ Rights Act raises concerns over costs and delays
The implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act is raising concerns among landlords and letting agents about unintended consequences that could affect both tenants and property owners, according to Greg Tsuman…
Estate agents advised on Google Ads strategies for 2026
Estate agents are being advised to focus on four specific types of Google Ads to maximise their digital marketing effectiveness, according to industry guidance on paid advertising campaigns. With Google…
Specialist lender provides £432,900 for Weymouth project
Avamore Capital has provided a £432,900 refurbishment finance facility for a residential property in Weymouth, Dorset. The loan was structured with a 75% day-one loan-to-value ratio, enabling the borrower to…
UK house price growth slows to 1.3% in January 2026
UK residential property price growth decelerated to 1.3% in the year to January 2026, down from 1.9% in the previous month, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The…
Property complaints rise 47% as market uncertainty grows
Property complaint enquiries increased by 47% in 2024, according to data released in a redress scheme’s annual report, although the average complaint rate per member remained stable at just over…
Senior appointments at Savills, Cushman and OneDome
Three property sector firms have announced senior appointments and a retirement, reflecting ongoing restructuring in the UK lettings and mortgage advisory markets. Savills appoints Edinburgh lettings head Savills has appointed…
Construction costs to inflate by 14% in five years
It’s expected that building costs will increase by 14% over the next five years, the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) has predicted. As such, tender prices should rise by 5%…