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L-R: Mark Loughnane; Steven Kenny; Nick Stott and Sam Cullen Homesure Property has acquired Sefton-based letting agency James Kristian Lettings, adding 222 managed properties to its portfolio. Founded 18 years ago in South Liverpool, Homesure has grown from a two-person…

Andrew Chambers joins Strutt & Parker Andrew Chambers Strutt & Parker has announced the appointment of Andrew Chambers, director, to the agency’s prime central London network of agents and offices. Chambers, who joins from UK Sotheby’s International Realty, is a…

Alongside the implementation timeline for the roll out of the Renters Rights’ Act announced last night, the government has also released advance guidance to support landlords and letting agents. It confirms that councils across England will be legally responsible for overseeing…

Bryan Mansell, CEO of Gazeal, and I review the UK property market for the week ending Sunday, 9 November 2025. UK Property Market Weekly Update – Week 44, 2025: ✅ New Listings + 27.1k new properties came to market this…

Frances Leach A letting agent who defrauded her employer of more than £60,000 has been sentenced. Frances Leach, who managed properties for Signature North East’s letting division, was caught after the company noticed discrepancies in its finances. Managing director Mark…

Thousands of UK estate agents are being invited to join a collective legal claim – at no cost – accusing Rightmove of abusing its dominant market position by charging excessive listing fees. The property portal is reportedly facing an “imminent”…

United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty appoints director of operations Dominik Graf United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty has appointed Dominik Graf as director of operations as former chief operating officer, Alex Isidro is promoted to managing director. With over 12 years…

Thinking of selling your lettings business? Kate Ashley Ives, Franchise Director at LSL Estate Agency Franchising, explains what to expect from the process – and shares her top tips for making the sale a success. Selling a lettings business can…