Property sector warned to halt digital ID investment
A cross-industry group has advised approximately 250 companies to suspend investment in digital identity systems for property transactions following a parliamentary committee’s critical assessment of the government’s digital ID plans.…
Landlord eviction claims rose 6% before new legislation
Landlord possession claims increased by 6% in the first quarter of 2026, immediately before the Renters’ Rights Act came into effect on 1 May, according to analysis by LegalforLandlords. The…
National Home Move acquires Your Move Margate branch
National Home Move has acquired the Your Move Margate branch from Patrick McConnell through LSL Estate Agency Franchising’s (LSL EAF) branch resale programme. The transaction adds to National Home Move’s…
Overpricing properties extends sales times, data shows
Properties priced above market value are taking significantly longer to sell, according to data from multiple property indices, with homes requiring price reductions spending an average of 91 additional days…
Zoopla launches training series for estate agents
Zoopla has released a video training programme aimed at helping estate agents improve their conversion rates from valuation leads to instructions. The six-part series, hosted by estate agency consultant Ian…
Luton landlord licensing schemes proceed after legal defeat
Luton Borough Council has successfully defended its landlord licensing schemes after a campaign group’s legal challenge was rejected at multiple court levels, including a final refusal by the Supreme Court…
UK house prices decline for third consecutive month
UK house prices fell 0.1% in May to £298,806, marking the third consecutive monthly decline, according to data from Halifax. The drop defied analyst expectations of a 0.1% rise and…
Secure Trust Bank provides £3.7m Nine Elms refinance
Secure Trust Bank Real Estate Finance has provided a £3.7 million refinance for property investor Prime Cities, secured against seven apartments at Embassy Gardens in Nine Elms, south London. The…
Waterfront properties listed across England and Scotland
Five residential properties with water views have been listed for sale across England and Scotland, ranging from £275,000 to £1.5 million, according to estate agents marketing the homes. In Wandsworth,…
Bath council warns enforcement funding relies on fines
Bath and North East Somerset Council has raised concerns that enforcement of the Renters’ Rights Act will need to be funded through fines and prosecutions of non-compliant landlords, rather than…