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LiveMore Appoints Charles Roe as Industry Adviser
LiveMore has named former UK Finance director of mortgages Charles Roe as its new industry adviser. Roe brings experience from UK Finance, the FCA, and other senior roles.
Sellers Demand 24-Hour Response Times from Estate Agents, Survey Finds
New research shows 85% of property sellers expect estate agents to respond to enquiries within 24 hours, with response speed now a key factor in agent selection.
Over Five Million UK Households Face Higher Mortgage Repayments by 2028
Bank of England projects over five million UK households will see higher mortgage repayments by 2028, with implications for the property and lettings market.
Housing Minister Defends Labour’s Housing Policy at Commons Committee
Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook defended Labour’s housing policy record before MPs, citing progress on renters’ rights, leasehold reform, and new-build starts.
The Partnership Launches Online Portal to Streamline Property Sales Updates
The Partnership has launched an online portal to improve communication and transparency for clients, estate agents, and mortgage brokers during property transactions.
Agency Now Manages 14,000 Units After Latest Acquisition
A property agency now manages 14,000 units following its latest acquisition, marking its seventh deal of 2026 and its first outside the UK.
Bank of England Warns of Mortgage Payment Shock for Millions
The Bank of England warns that over five million UK households will face higher mortgage repayments by 2028, with many coming off fixed-rate deals secured at lower rates.
Reeds Rains Rebrands Hull Branch After Acquisition of Kaye’s Estate Agents
Reeds Rains has reopened its Newland branch in Hull after acquiring Kaye’s Estate Agents, including a fully managed lettings portfolio.
World Cup and Warm Weather Linked to UK Housing Market Slowdown
The UK housing market has seen a temporary slowdown, with Purplebricks' CEO citing the World Cup and warm weather as contributing factors, according to PropertyWire.
Student Lettings Sector Disrupted by Renters’ Rights Act Changes
The Renters’ Rights Act has caused significant disruption in the student lettings sector, with landlords and agents facing financial losses due to early contract terminations.
Rightmove Hosts AI Webinar for Estate and Letting Agency Leaders
Rightmove is holding a webinar for estate and letting agency leaders on how AI can improve business performance. The event is part of Rightmove's ongoing work to introduce AI-powered tools for agents.
Estate Agents Urged to Highlight Investment Potential in Listings
A new property intelligence platform founder says estate agents often overlook a property's development potential, limiting appeal to investors. Property Stalker offers reports to help agents showcase investment opportunities.