Ground rent cap exemption ‘could complicate leasehold sales’
Propertymark to respond to consultation on special treatment for some agreements
August 06, 2026
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Fast-growing group completes ninth acquisition of the year
The latest deal adds around 250 fully managed properties to the network's portfolio
August 06, 2026
Tech company offers free material info service
Ross McKenzie, of Openmoove, says too many people in the property industry are trying to commercialise material information. The post Tech company offers free material info service appeared first on T...
August 06, 2026
Almost half of estate agents ‘trust no political party’ on housing
Estate agents are sceptical that any political party has the answers to Britain's housing challenges, says the research's Simon Leadbetter. The post Almost half of estate agents ‘trust no politi...
August 06, 2026
Unexpected costs hit 95% of homebuyers, research reveals
Professional fees remain largely transparent despite sharp rise in additional outlay
August 05, 2026
Agents miss 94% of evening calls, study finds
Mid-sized agencies were the least reachable, with 96% of calls unanswered
August 05, 2026
Franchise owner completes third acquisition in 12 months
Expansion drive continues, with further deals on the radar
August 05, 2026
‘Being British isn’t enough to buy here’, warns property lawyer
"A foreign-sounding name is enough to invite an outright refusal to proceed," warns Sharpwell Property Law's Tatiana Sharposhnikova. The post ‘Being British isn’t enough to buy here’, warns property l...
August 05, 2026
Charity football match raises £15k for Great Ormond Street
The fifth annual MT Finance Football Festival brought together property professionals to raise almost £15,000 for charity. The post Charity football match raises £15k for Great Ormond Street appeared ...
August 05, 2026
New Chancellor told he must help first-time buyers
Rachel Springall, of Moneyfacts, warns that first-time buyers need help amid tax speculation ahead of the Budget. The post New Chancellor told he must help first-time buyers appeared first on The Nego...
August 05, 2026
Martin & Co franchisee completes third acquisition in a year
Nirvair Sander, the franchisee in Worcester, purchases three rival businesses and intends to carry on expanding his business. The post Martin & Co franchisee completes third acquisition in a year...
August 05, 2026
The Property Franchise Group slowdown after previous stellar results
The group, led by Chief Executive Gareth Samples, saw a modest revenue rise despite transactions down 4%. The post The Property Franchise Group slowdown after previous stellar results appeared first o...
August 05, 2026