UK property listings rise 7% as supply outpaces demand
The UK housing market recorded nearly 1.7 million property listings in 2025, representing a 7% increase compared to the average since 2017, according to data from Chris Watkin and TwentyEA.…
Cumbria solicitor closure disrupts property transactions
The sudden closure of Butterworths Solicitors has left property transactions across Cumbria unable to progress, prompting local estate agencies to issue guidance to affected clients as the Solicitors Regulation Authority…
Letting agent ordered to pay £6,490 over missing rent
A letting agent has been ordered to pay £6,490 to a landlord after failing to transfer rent payments over a two-year period, according to a case published by The Property…
Propertymark establishes separate regulatory board
Propertymark has established an independent Regulatory Board to separate its regulatory functions from its representative activities, marking a structural change in how the trade body operates. The Board will oversee…
Rightmove shares drop 10% amid fee dispute with agents
Rightmove’s share price has declined 10% over the past week as the property portal faces criticism from estate agents over proposed fee increases of up to 18% for 2025. The…
UK landlords face April deadline for digital tax reporting
HMRC has issued a reminder to 864,000 landlords and sole traders that new digital tax reporting requirements will take effect in April 2026, with property owners earning rental income above…
UK average house price crosses £300,000 threshold
The average UK house price reached £300,077 in January, marking the first time the threshold has been exceeded, according to data from Halifax. The figure represents a 0.7% monthly increase…
Second home owners shift to holiday lets amid tax changes
Property owners are increasingly converting second homes into short-term holiday lets following council tax reforms introduced in 2025, according to housing campaign group Generation Rent. The organisation has called on…
Fine & Country plans expansion into five new markets
Estate agency network Fine & Country has announced plans to expand into at least five new international markets during 2026, marking what the company describes as an acceleration of its…
Transaction costs creating ‘affordability trap’ in UK market
The UK housing market is experiencing a freeze caused by accumulated transaction costs rather than house prices alone, according to David Powell, CEO of Andrews Property Group. Powell argues that…