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Agents secure instruction for rare £8m Cowbridge investment portfolio A portfolio of 24 residential and commercial properties in Cowbridge, Wales, is on the market with offers over £8 million. The collection is 98% let and

Auction sector remains robust despite market challenges in 2026 The UK property auction market showed resilience in the third quarter of 2026, with steady demand for certain asset types despite increased price sensitivity and a

Women in Estate Agency 2027 event tickets now on sale Tickets for the Women in Estate Agency 2027 flagship event opened for sale on 2 October. The event will take place on 4 March at

No-deposit options valued more than parking by private renters A recent survey reveals that almost one in three private renters consider no-deposit options among the top factors when choosing a home, ranking it above parking

Well-managed short-term lets can outperform long-term lets for landlords Landlords face complex decisions between short-term and long-term lettings amid rising costs, tax changes and new tenancy laws. Effective management and local market fit are now

Landlords face timing challenges with new energy efficiency rules Landlords must navigate evolving Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) rules with a 2030 compliance deadline, balancing investment decisions amid changing regulations and political uncertainty. Landlords across

Landlords can still achieve profits despite rising costs in 2026 Buy-to-let remains a viable investment in 2026, but landlords must carefully manage costs, choose properties with strong tenant demand, and seek expert financial and legal

Agents call for scrapping local landlord licensing schemes Propertymark has urged the government to abolish local landlord licensing schemes once the national Private Rented Sector Database is fully operational, citing excessive costs and burdens on

Agent fined for breaching Renters Rights Act after illegal tenancy terms A letting agent in Chesterfield has been fined over £7,300 following enforcement action for issuing a prohibited fixed-term tenancy and pressuring tenants to leave

UK house price growth slows sharply in September 2026 Annual UK house price growth fell to 0.8% in September 2026, down from 1.6% in August, with regional variations and property types showing differing trends, according