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Durden & Hunt Acquires South Essex Firm Diggins & Co
Durden & Hunt has acquired South Essex agency Diggins & Co, giving it coverage across every Essex postcode, with founder Darren Diggins staying on as a consultant.
Prime London Sales and Lettings Hit by Quiet August, LonRes Data Shows
LonRes data shows prime London sales transactions and new instructions at their lowest August levels in years, while lettings activity fell but rents continued to rise.
House price growth falls for third consecutive month, Land Registry reveals
Land Registry data shows annual house price inflation slowed to 1.4% in July 2026, the third consecutive monthly decline, with London and the South West leading the slowdown.
England's For-Sale Stock Jumps 16% as 54,000 Homes Hit Market in Two Weeks
Yopa data shows more than 54,000 homes listed in England since schools returned, lifting total for-sale stock 16% to 385,565 within a fortnight.
Estate agents raise nearly £30,000 on Thames ultra walk in memory of Sarah Edmundson
Twenty-five industry walkers tackled the Thames Path Ultra Challenge in memory of Sarah Edmundson, raising over £29,600 for Breast Cancer Now.
Rate rises needed to 'keep a lid' on inflation, experts warn
Inflation rose to 3.1% and experts warn further interest rate rises are likely, with major lenders already raising mortgage rates.
More Rental Properties Listed as Bills Included, Report Finds
Landlord Today reports that more rental properties are being listed with bills included, though the trend is not consistent across every region.
Cannabis Farms a Growing Problem for Landlords as Insurance Claims Soar
A Landlord Today report, drawing on insurer insight, says cannabis farms are a growing problem for landlords, with insurance claims by property owners soaring.
North Tyneside Council Seeks Views on Proposed HMO Planning Clampdown
North Tyneside Council is consulting on proposals to require planning permission for small HMO conversions in selected areas of the borough.
Government issues updated health and safety guide for landlords in England
The government has issued a new health and safety guide for landlords. The updated guide applies only to England.
Telford & Wrekin council pledges firm enforcement using new landlord database
Telford & Wrekin council says it will use intelligence from the first landlord database to support renters and lead the way nationally.
Holiday let sector turning a profit despite tax and regulation clampdown
A report by Letting Agent Today says holiday let investors have worked hard to overcome red tape and taxes, and the sector is still turning a profit.