Record rents as landlords brace for reform and tax changes

Estate agents have been accused of overpricing after research revealed that more than a third of all homes put up for sale last year needed at least one price cut before they sold. A new Property Markdown index from quick-buy firm We Buy Any Home, highlights what it describes as an “overpricing epidemic” in Britain’s…

Welsh landlords and letting agents face fines of up to £5,000 if they fail to comply with Rent Smart Wales licensing requirements – with many approaching renewal milestones more than 10 years after the scheme was launched. The NRLA is urging licence holders to check if their licence is due for renewal. Rent Smart Wales…

Momentum is already starting to build in 2026, as sellers are returning to the market en masse, keen to make their move now that Autumn Budget uncertainty is behind us and buyer confidence has been buoyed by a December base rate reduction, says GetAgent boss Colby Short (pictured) The agent comparison platform analysed current for-sale listings…

Regional house price data from the indices is reporting small falls in the South West and East, through to 5-6% rises in the North East, and at a city level – although the falls are similar. The Land Registry is reporting Oxford falling the most (-2.6%) while Hometrack are reporting Belfast as the highest climber…

Some of the largest and leading CRM systems will integrate with Rightmove’s enhanced leads feature, with others set to follow Author: Gemma Discover more from Sovereign Prime Property Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe

Zoopla has renewed its contract with major housebuilder Persimmon Homes for three years. The firm will continue to list all its developments on the portal after a 46% increase in new home buyer leads over H2 2025 compared to the prior year. Invested heavily Zoopla says it has “invested heavily to unlock greater performance for…