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Estate Agents Withdraw Unsellable Leasehold Properties from Market
Over three-quarters of estate agents have removed leasehold properties from sale due to unsellability, with service charges and building safety issues cited as major barriers.
Rightmove: Estate Agents Not Main Cause of Property Sale Delays
Rightmove research finds conveyancing is the leading cause of property sale delays, with estate agents having limited control over the main issues.
Lettings Portfolios Now Favoured in Estate Agency Acquisitions
Research shows buyers are increasingly targeting lettings portfolios over entire agencies, with private equity-backed firms playing a larger role in UK estate agency acquisitions.
Survey Finds Overvaluing Properties to Win Instructions on the Rise
A GetAgent survey reports most estate agents have seen rivals overvalue properties to win instructions, with many believing the practice is becoming more common.
TPFG Reports Record First-Half Revenue Despite Subdued Sales Market
The Property Franchise Group (TPFG) reported record first-half revenue and profit for 2026, with its managed lettings portfolio holding steady at around 149,000 properties.
Inventory Hive Pricing 2026: Full Breakdown & Value Comparison
Curious about Inventory Hive pricing in 2026? This guide breaks down costs, features, and compares top UK property inventory software to help you choose the right tool for your lettings business.
Market for Sales-Focused Estate Agencies Shows Signs of Recovery
The sale of Henry Adams highlights renewed interest in estate agencies with a strong residential sales focus, as buyers become more positive about mixed sales and lettings businesses.
Landlords and Agents Face Heavier Licensing Penalties Under New Rules
Landlords and letting agents are being warned about expanding licensing schemes and increased penalties for non-compliance, following changes under the Renters’ Right Act.
Street.co.uk Users Report 24% Increase in Instructions, Analysis Finds
Estate agents using Street.co.uk for two years or more saw a 24% average increase in instruction volumes and a 23% higher chance of reaching sold subject to contract, according to the provider.
One in Four UK Landlords Report Rent Arrears in Past Year
New research finds 26% of UK landlords experienced rent arrears in the past year, with larger portfolios most affected. Void periods remain common, especially for HMO operators.
Mortgage Approvals Rise 11% in Q2, Buy-to-Let Share Falls
Bank of England data shows an 11% rise in mortgage approvals in Q2 2026, with buy-to-let mortgage share dropping to its lowest since 2024.
Rents Outpace Budgets for Flatsharers in Half of UK’s Largest Cities
Average asking rents for flatsharers exceeded budgets in half of the UK’s 35 largest cities in Q2 2026, with Edinburgh named as the least affordable.