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Fine & Country has unveiled a refreshed logo as part of its plans to mark its 25th anniversary in 2026. The updated branding reflects changes in how the company presents itself across digital platforms, with the revised logo designed to…

York-based estate and letting agency Redmove has been confirmed as the new main kit sponsor for York Knights ahead of the upcoming Super League season, which begins next month. The agreement represents a record commercial partnership for the rugby league…

Barclays has become the latest lender to reduce mortgage rates, as competition in the UK housing market intensifies. The cuts bring borrowing costs down to their lowest levels since 2022, offering potential relief to homebuyers and remortgage customers alike. Mortgage…

UK property prices have fallen to their lowest level since the summer, as growth in the housing market slows. Halifax’s latest house price index shows a 0.6% month-on-month drop, reflecting a typical slowdown over the Christmas period. The average UK…

Paul Smith It’s that time of year when I peer into the fog of our industry’s future and try to make sense of what lies ahead for 2026. After a tough 2025 – one of the slowest markets we’ve seen…

UK estate and letting agents are entering 2026 facing significant challenges, as rising costs, economic uncertainty and regulatory changes threaten already tight margins. The newly released Alto 2026 Agency Trends Report, based on a survey of 250 UK estate and…

Chase Buchanan has completed the acquisition of independent West Drayton estate agency R Whitley & Co, expanding its footprint across South West London, where it operates 15 branches alongside its network in the South West of England.…

The Law Society of England and Wales has called for the home buying and selling process to be streamlined without causing disruption to the property market. The organisation has submitted responses to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government…

The estate agency sector ranks among the lowest in the UK for supporting employee financial wellbeing in 2025, according to new cross-sector research. The study, conducted by Access PayWise+, part of The Access Group, analysed more than 20 financial wellbeing…

Simon Bradbury You may recall that in early December 2024 (and doesn’t that feel SUCH a long time ago?) I asked various industry luminaries to make predictions about a number of property market variables for what was then the year…