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How Candour Helped 'Britain’s Rudest Estate Agent' Succeed
A Property Industry Eye report highlights how Roy Brooks, known for brutally honest property ads, found success by openly admitting flaws in his listings.
Personal Estate Agency Awards 2026 Launches for UK Sector
The Personal Estate Agency Awards 2026 has launched, with nominations now open for UK estate and lettings professionals in brokerage models. The ceremony will be held in Birmingham on 22 October 2026.
Senior Appointments Announced at Knight Frank, Moveli, and Harding Green
Knight Frank, Moveli, and Harding Green have each announced senior hires in their London residential sales teams, with experienced agents joining to strengthen their operations.
Aldermore Reduces Special Edition Buy-to-Let Rates for Existing Customers
Aldermore has cut rates on its special edition buy-to-let range for existing customers, including a 35bps reduction on a two-year fixed rate at 70% LTV.
Andrew Charnley Appointed CEO of Sancus Lending as Mepham Steps Down
Andrew Charnley has been named CEO of Sancus Lending, replacing Rory Mepham, who led the lender back to profitability during his five-year tenure.
Stamp Duty Removal Could Free Up 300,000 Homes, Report Finds
A report finds that removing stamp duty could free up over 300,000 homes in England. The FCA has also opened 11 Consumer Duty investigations in three years.
Short-Term Lets Growth Raises Concerns Over UK Rental Supply
The rise in short-term lets across England and Wales is prompting concerns about reduced availability of homes for long-term renters, according to ONS data and industry figures.
West Brom Building Society Cuts Rates on Two-Year Fixed Purchase Mortgages
West Brom Building Society has reduced rates across its two-year fixed purchase mortgage range, with cuts of up to 0.18% on selected products.
MPs and Industry Call for Urgent Stamp Duty Reform
A cross-party committee and industry leaders have called for urgent reform of stamp duty, citing its impact on housing mobility and the property market.
Aldermore Reduces Special-Edition Buy-to-Let Rates for Existing Landlords
Aldermore has cut rates on its special-edition buy-to-let mortgage range for existing customers, including a 0.35% reduction on a two-year fix at 70% LTV.
£5.5m Development Loan Secured for Belgravia Townhouse Redevelopment
CapitalRise has provided a £5.5 million loan for the redevelopment of a long-unoccupied Belgravia townhouse, set to become a five-bedroom family home.
United Trust Bank Completes £505,000 Bridging Loan for Essex Buy-to-Let
United Trust Bank has completed a £505,000 bridging loan for a property investment company to acquire and refurbish a four-bedroom house in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex.