GB rental prices stagnate for first time since 2017
Private rental prices across Great Britain have stopped rising for the first time in nearly a decade, as landlords face increasing pressure to reduce asking prices to secure tenants, according…
London agents earn lowest commission among global cities
London estate agents earn the lowest commission per transaction among 10 major global property markets, despite operating in one of the world’s most valuable housing sectors, according to research from…
Buy-to-let lending rises 18% as remortgaging dominates
Buy-to-let mortgage lending increased by 18.2% year-on-year in the final quarter of 2025, though growth was concentrated in remortgaging rather than new property purchases, according to data from UK Finance.…
Barratt Redrow cuts land buying amid global uncertainty
Barratt Redrow has reduced its land acquisition targets for the current financial year, citing increased global uncertainty in a decision that may impact the government’s housebuilding ambitions. The company now…
UK property market stabilises but transactions remain subdued
The UK property market showed signs of stabilisation in the first quarter of 2026, though elevated supply levels and affordability pressures continued to constrain buyer activity, according to data from…
MarketRent platform targets rent review compliance
A new rent review platform has launched ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act implementation, aiming to streamline the rent review process for letting agents facing increased regulatory scrutiny. MarketRent has…
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…