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KFH Switches to Monthly Landlord Fees in Major Lettings Update
Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward is moving from annual to monthly landlord fees, aiming to improve cash flow and reduce upfront costs for landlords in London.
Dudley Building Society Appoints New Head of Lending and Brand Manager
Dudley Building Society has appointed Jayne Roberts as head of lending and Richard McDonald as brand and communications manager, strengthening its leadership team.
Property Franchise Group Gains Strong Shareholder Backing for Growth Strategy
Shareholders of The Property Franchise Group have approved all AGM resolutions, supporting the company's growth plans and recent acquisitions. The group continues to see opportunities in lettings and compliance.
IEA Report: Planning Rules, Not Land Shortage, Behind UK Housing Crisis
A new IEA report finds restrictive planning policy, not land scarcity, is the main cause of the UK's housing shortage and slow economic growth.
UK Property Transactions Stabilise in June After Two-Month Decline
HMRC data shows UK residential property transactions stabilised in June 2026, ending a two-month decline. Market activity remains steady despite ongoing economic and policy uncertainty.
Scotland Unveils £10,000 Shared Equity Scheme for First-Time Buyers
The Scottish Government has launched a shared equity scheme offering interest-free loans of £10,000 to first-time buyers, aiming to address deposit barriers in the property market.
Savills and The Property Ombudsman Announce Senior Appointments
Savills has appointed Samantha Holmes as associate director in Suffolk, while The Property Ombudsman has named Enna Khan as director of operations. Both bring extensive property sector experience.
Connells Reports £500,000 Loss Amid Slower Sales and Market Uncertainty
Connells Group posted a £500,000 first-half loss, reversing last year's £28.4m profit, as weaker sales and slower transactions impacted results. Lettings remained resilient with increased landlord fee income.
Latest HMRC Figures Highlight Ongoing Calls for Homebuying Reform
HMRC data shows a slight rise in UK residential property transactions, prompting renewed calls from estate agents for government action on homebuying reform.
Think Tank: UK Housing Crisis Caused by Decades of Underbuilding
A new report from the Institute of Economic Affairs claims Britain's housing crisis is due to decades of underbuilding, not land shortages or lack of demand.
AI Trials Highlight New Approaches to Estate Agency Marketing
Estate agents are trialling AI tools to enhance property photography, including removing clutter and staging rooms, with a focus on transparency and compliance with Trading Standards.
UK House Price Growth Slows to 1.8% in July Amid Market Uncertainty
UK house price growth slowed to 1.8% in July, with average prices flat and buyers negotiating harder amid elevated mortgage rates and tax uncertainty.