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Letting Agents Advised to Assess Landlord Lifetime Value
Letting agents are being encouraged to consider the lifetime value of landlord clients, rather than focusing solely on annual fees, according to PropertyWire.
UK Property Market Sales Return to 2024 Levels in Late July 2026
UK property sales in late July 2026 matched 2024 levels, with 24,700 homes sold subject to contract in week 30, following a challenging spring and early summer.
London Tribunal Rules Letting Agent Breached Tenant Fees Act
A London Property Tribunal found a letting agent illegally deducted money from a tenant's deposit, highlighting ongoing compliance issues with the Tenant Fees Act 2019.
Omni Protect Appoints Dave Butler as Head of Protection Development
Omni Protect has named Dave Butler as its new head of protection development. Butler brings over 25 years of industry experience to the Fintel-backed protection club.
LRG Acquires CBGA Property Management in First Commercial Brand Deal
LRG has acquired CBGA Property Management, its first dedicated commercial property management brand, expanding its UK-wide managed portfolio.
Housebuilding Downturn Slows as UK Construction Activity Improves
The UK housebuilding downturn eased in July, with the S&P Global construction survey showing the slowest decline since October 2025, though residential construction remains in contraction.
LRG Merges Three Surveying Brands Under MAP Chartered Surveyors
LRG has combined Stirling Ackroyd Surveyors, MAP, and Romans into MAP Chartered Surveyors, consolidating its surveying and valuation services under one national brand.
Tenancy Fraud Poses £4.1bn Annual Risk to UK Rental Sector
Research by Goodlord finds tenancy fraud could cost the UK private rented sector up to £4.1bn annually, with London and high-value properties most affected.
UK Property Market Shows Signs of Recovery in July 2026
UK property market activity in July 2026 showed improvement, with sales and listings narrowing the gap with previous years, according to Property Industry Eye.
Andy Burnham Hints at Capital Gains Tax Increase to Income Tax Levels
Andy Burnham has suggested raising Capital Gains Tax to match Income Tax rates. The proposal could impact UK letting agents and property business owners.
Broker Activity Rose in Q1 2026 Amid Iran Conflict, Says IMLA
Broker activity increased in Q1 2026 as borrowers accelerated remortgages and purchases due to the Iran conflict, according to IMLA data.
Right to Buy Home Sales Surge 90% Despite Stricter Criteria
Home sales under the Right to Buy scheme in England rose by 90%, with 14,275 council homes sold in 2025-2026, despite moves to tighten tenant eligibility.