Martin & Co Uckfield franchise sold to multi-office investor
The Martin & Co lettings and estate agency franchise in Uckfield, East Sussex, has been acquired by David Arnold, who plans to develop a multi-office portfolio across the South East.…
Estate agency consultancy advises on business exit planning
Estate agents launching their own businesses should consider exit strategies from the outset, according to Chris Webb, founder of The Estate Agent Consultancy, who argues that most agency owners inadvertently…
One million homes in England left empty
One home in 25 across England sit empty, which equates to over a million. Elliot Vure, sales director at Together, highlighted the issue as part of National Empty Homes Week,…
Rents nearing £1,000 per month in Northern Ireland
The annual cost of renting in Northern Ireland is now nearing £1,000 per month due to strong demand and limited supply. Typical rents stand at £995 after rising by 6%…
Proposed tribunal fees may deter rent increase challenges
The government’s proposal to introduce fees for accessing rent tribunals has prompted concerns from housing organisations that the charges could discourage tenants from challenging rent increases and create an alternative…
Southampton landlords exit market ahead of new legislation
Landlords in Southampton are increasingly withdrawing from the rental market and issuing no-fault evictions ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force on 1st May, according to statements made…
Edinburgh letting agent ranks 34th in UK business awards
Edinburgh-based property management firm Clan Gordon has been placed 34th in the 2026 Elite Business 100, a ranking of high-performing UK small and medium-sized enterprises. This marks the second consecutive…
LRG appoints four women to director positions
Property services group LRG has promoted four female employees to director-level positions across customer experience, lettings operations and build-to-rent divisions. The appointments were announced in March, coinciding with International Women’s…
Nationwide demonstration for rent controls planned for April
The London Renters Union has announced a nationwide demonstration scheduled for 18 April, calling for the introduction of rent controls across the UK. The organisation has invited campaigners to join…
UK property listings rise 20% as withdrawal rate hits 48%
The UK property market has recorded 282,000 new listings in the first eight weeks of 2026, representing a 1% increase on 2025 and 20% above the 2017-19 average, according to…