Former housing ministers to testify on leasehold reform bill
Former housing secretaries Angela Rayner and Lord Michael Gove are scheduled to give evidence to the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee on 3 March as part of an inquiry…
ITV investigation prompts estate agency review concerns
An ITV investigation into fake online reviews has prompted renewed scrutiny of the estate agency sector, with industry figures warning that manipulated feedback could undermine consumer confidence. The programme, broadcast…
Rayner to address property conference amid rental reforms
Angela Rayner, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will address the Propertymark One conference on 12 June at ExCeL London, organisers have confirmed. Rayner’s appearance comes as…
Locksmith scams rise as agents face unregulated sector
Estate and letting agents are being warned about an increase in locksmith scams, as new data shows growing consumer concerns about fraudulent operators in the unregulated sector. Research by The…
Agency owners warned against over-reliance on personal input
Estate and letting agency owners are being advised to implement systematic processes to reduce their personal involvement in day-to-day operations, according to industry consultant Rachel Ollington. Ollington, a former letting…
Landlords outpace sole traders in tax digitalisation readiness
Buy-to-let landlords are showing higher levels of preparedness for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax than sole traders, according to research commissioned by Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting. The…
Rental insurance demand surges 41% ahead of new legislation
Demand for rental insurance products increased by 41% between September and December last year, according to data from lettings platform Goodlord, as landlords and agents prepare for changes under the…
Estate agent salaries rise 8% as industry jobs decline
Estate agent salaries increased by 8% in 2024-25, bringing the average salary to £27,000, according to an analysis of Office for National Statistics data. However, the property industry saw a…
Bristol launches consultation on landlord penalty framework
Bristol City Council has opened a public consultation on its proposed financial penalty framework for landlords who breach housing regulations, ahead of new enforcement powers under the Renters’ Rights Act…
£8.2m development finance secured in three-week deal
Finance broker Arc & Co. has arranged an £8.22 million development facility for the construction of five residential properties in Oxfordshire, completing the transaction within three weeks of credit approval.…