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Last refreshed · 19 October 2026
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Independent firms claim top awards at ESTAS 2026
Independent property firms have secured all four top Grand Prix Gold awards at The ESTAS 2026, according to results announced following the ceremony at London's Grosvenor House Hotel. The awards, determined entirely by verified customer reviews, saw smaller locally-run businesses
And the winners are… Independents sweep top honours at The ESTAS 2026
The ESTAS 2026: Independents beat the big names to top awards
Five characterful homes across England listed for sale
Five residential properties featuring distinctive interior design schemes have been listed for sale across England, with asking prices ranging from £750,000 to £900,000. The listings span locations from London to Dorset, including period cottages and eco-renovated buildings. The
Atelier provides £46.1m for Hammersmith office conversion
Development finance lender Atelier has provided a £46.1m loan to Sheen Lane Developments for the acquisition and conversion of Griffin House, a redundant office building in Hammersmith, west London. The 18-month facility will support the permitted development conversion of the pr
Northern England outpaces South in property price growth
Regional house price performance has diverged significantly, with northern regions demonstrating stronger growth whilst southern markets struggle with affordability constraints. Data since 2022 shows the Midlands and North recording consistent growth, whilst southern and eastern
New-build output falls for three consecutive months
Government plans to deliver 1.5 million new homes by 2029 face mounting challenges as official data shows a consecutive decline in new-build construction output. Office for National Statistics figures reveal that private sector residential new-build completions in Britain fell fr
Estate agents use AI for listings but neglect sales tools
Two-thirds of estate agents use artificial intelligence tools to write property descriptions, but adoption for sales-critical functions remains minimal, according to new research. A survey of 250 estate and letting agents found that 85% limit AI use to four tasks or fewer, with o
Survey reveals landlord confidence drops amid tax concerns
Only 28% of private landlords are confident that letting property will remain financially viable over the next five years, according to new research from LegalforLandlords. The survey found that 40% of landlords plan to raise rents if they face higher taxes in this month's Budget
More homes, fewer buyers as autumn property market fails to recover
Housing market recovery falters as agreed sales slump 11%
If the UK property market is so bad, why are so many homes still selling?
Despite higher mortgage rates, economic uncertainty and subdued buyer confidence, property transactions continue. So what is really driving sales in today’s market?
New estate agency group launches acquisition drive after completing first deal
Fourth-generation estate agent Jack Wilson launches All North Group
More affordable homes do not necessarily mean more buyers – Propertymark
Rising mortgage rates, deposit requirements and the wider costs of moving continue to prevent many prospective buyers from entering the market
Comings & Goings
Key property industry appointments
Tenants’ past performance is not an indication of future success
Why protecting rental income matters as much as protecting the property
Estate agents brace for higher AML costs as compliance demands intensify
Six in ten property compliance leaders expect AML budgets to increase, while 63% report working overtime every week, according to Thirdfort
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