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Estate Agents Face Record 216-Day Wait for Commission as Sales Slow
Estate agents experiencing longest payment delays on record, with average home sales taking 216 days from listing to completion across Great Britain, Rightmo
Read article →UK Housing Market Shows Signs of Stabilisation in July 2026
Latest data reveals narrowing sales gap and strengthening market activity, though regional variations suggest a more selective property landscape for investo
Read article →Rightmove hits 10-year high in agent retention as AI drives revenue growth
Rightmove achieves 10-year high in agent retention at 96% with estate agency revenue up 9%. AI tools drive 50% more valuation leads as product innovation acc
Read article →Section 21 Deadline Expires Friday: What Landlords Must Know
Section 21 deadline expires 31 July 2026. Landlords must file court claims by Friday or lose the right to use pre-abolition notices. Section 8 becomes mandat
Read article →Bank of England Holds Rates at 3.75%: What It Means for UK Property Markets
BoE holds interest rates at 3.75% for fifth consecutive meeting. Property industry analysis of stability, mortgage pricing, and market outlook.
Read article →Anti-'Dodgy Landlord' MP Appointed to Housing Minister Role
Mary Kelly Foy, known for tackling rogue landlords, joins Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook as Parliamentary Private Secretary under PM Andy Burnham.
Read article →Foxtons profits dive 57% as rental reforms and sales slump bite
Foxtons reports H1 2026 profits down 57% to £4.4m as Renters' Rights Act and weak London sales market impact trading. Lettings business resilient.
Read article →Leadership Shake-Up: BNP Paribas, Conveyancing Association & Knight Frank
Three major property sector moves: BNP Paribas appoints interim chief, Conveyancing Association chair steps down, Knight Frank hires planning specialist Davi
Read article →Sales Market Stabilises as Rental Shortage Intensifies (May 2026)
UK property sales market rebalances with rising stock levels, but rental sector faces acute shortage with 8 applicants per property. Analysis of May 2026 tre
Read article →Burnham rules out stamp duty reform in 2026 Budget
PM Andy Burnham rules out stamp duty reform in 2026 Budget, disappointing property sector advocates who argued reform would boost housing market efficiency.
Read article →One in Three UK Estate Agents Missing Critical Six-Hour Window to Secure Instructions
New research reveals 35.9% of estate agents send proposals outside the six-hour window linked to 73% higher conversion rates. Regional analysis included.
Read article →London House Prices Set to Fall £5,000 More by Year-End 2026
London house prices forecast to fall £5,000 more by end of 2026, with capital remaining UK's weakest market. Regional analysis reveals North East strongest.
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