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Property Agency Sellers Pursue New Careers After Business Sales
A business sales broker reports that many UK property agency owners are starting new ventures after selling their businesses, with fewer opting for retirement.
HM Land Registry Records 55 Property Fraud Cases in 12 Months
HM Land Registry recorded 55 cases of property fraud involving owner impersonation between April 2025 and March 2026, highlighting ongoing risks for UK property professionals.
Survey Finds 40% of Leaseholders Face Unexpected Service Charge Rises
A survey of 2,000 leaseholders found that 40% have experienced unexpected service charge increases, raising concerns about transparency and predictability in leasehold costs.
Construction Costs Forecast to Rise Sharply Despite Market Slowdown
Building costs are forecast to rise by 13.1% over five years, with tender prices up 15.5%, according to BCIS. The construction sector faces a challenging year in 2026.
Zoopla: Three in Five Homes Listed Since January Remain Unsold
Zoopla reports that 60% of homes listed for sale since January have not found buyers, with higher mortgage rates and political uncertainty impacting the UK property market.
Estate Agents Invited to Join Charity Walk Honouring Late Colleague
Estate agents are invited to join a Thames Path Ultra Challenge walk in memory of Sarah Edmundson, raising funds for Breast Cancer Now.
Buyers Turn Away from Renovation Projects, LRG Survey Finds
A survey by LRG finds most UK buyers are avoiding major renovation projects, with only 6% actively seeking doer-uppers and first-time buyers showing even less interest.
Rightmove Data Reveals Stark Regional Differences in UK Property Value
Rightmove analysis shows £378,000 buys a five-bed house in parts of Scotland or northern England, but only a studio or one-bed flat in several London boroughs.
Demand for Renovation Properties Drops as Buyers Favour Move-In Ready Homes
Research from LRG shows only 6% of buyers are seeking renovation projects, with most preferring move-in ready homes and pricing reflecting required work.
Nationwide Index Reports Unexpected Annual House Price Rise
Nationwide's latest index shows an annual rise in UK house prices, despite no change in average prices over the past month.
Tenants in Low EPC Homes Face Highest Energy Bill Increases
Rightmove analysis finds tenants in the least energy-efficient UK homes could see annual bills rise by up to £591 after a 13% energy price cap increase.
County Durham Plans New Limits on HMO Numbers and Proximity
County Durham may introduce an interim planning policy to restrict new HMOs where any of the 10 nearest properties are already HMOs.