Latest News

The property market tends to thrive when the economy is strong and stable. Historically, economic uncertainty has negatively impacted house buying and selling, as people tend not to make big life changes and new investments when job security, the cost…

McDougall McQueen’s Gorebridge Main Street branch A well-established estate agency operating in and around Edinburgh is appealing after they were refused consent to convert their main street offices into a short-term holiday let by Midlothian planners. McDougall McQueen, which has…

Interim Ombudsman Lesley Horton Three estate agents and two letting agents have been expelled from The Property Ombudsman for failing to pay compensation awards to consumers. Prime Property Agents on Clarendon Street, Nottingham, failed to refund a buyer’s £7,200 reservation…

All eyes will be on the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Thursday when the Bank of England next meets to determine interest rates. The base rate currently stands at 4.25% following recent cuts in February and May, and so will…

According to new research from Handelsbanken’s Property Investor Report 2025, an overwhelming 92% of UK property investors believe tenants are willing to pay more for greener homes and commercial premises, with 77% reporting a surge in demand for sustainable features…

A private landlord in Havering has been fined £16,027 for failing to comply with number of licensing conditions that put the lives of his tenants at risk. Feriz Mehmood, of Elm Park, pleaded guilty to 16 separate breaches of HMO…

The Forces in Business Awards, the celebration of ex-military in second careers, has shortlisted two individuals working in estate agency.  Noel McGonigle of Savills and LSL’s David Graham have been shortlisted for Forces in Business Leader of the Year 2025. McGonigle…

New Scottish government environmental proposals will worsen the housing crisis and force people to spend longer in emergency homeless accommodation, the Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) has warned. Ministers are considering imposing minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) on some properties…

The Renters’ Rights Bill, which recently completed its Committee Stage in the House of Lords, will move on to the Report Stage next month, it has been confirmed. The Renters’ Rights Bill will be back in the House of Lords…