Estate agencies plan to increase sales fees in 2026
Nearly two thirds of estate agencies in the UK plan to raise their commission rates in 2026, according to a new industry report, marking a potential shift away from the…
AI platform targets property chain fall-throughs
A proptech platform designed to reduce property chain collapses has launched for independent UK estate agents, offering real-time monitoring of linked transactions. XchangeHero.com, which became available this year, combines sales…
Work starts on development of 155 homes in Essex
A 155-home development in the Essex village of Takeley is underway from Bellway. The development is called Trinity Green and it takes place on land west of Garnetts, by Uttlesford…
Giraffe360 secures £7.5m Series B funding round
Property imaging technology firm Giraffe360 has secured £7.5 million in Series B funding from European investment firm Cipio Partners, the company announced this week. The London-based company, which develops AI-powered…
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…
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…