Landlords and agents face ban on holding tenant deposits

Money markets place the odds of a December rate cut at over 90%, with lenders already slashing mortgage rates ahead of the Bank’s decision Author: Gemma Discover more from Sovereign Prime Property Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe

Many agents see AI as a solution to the overwhelming demands on their time and the growing risk of burnout. More than half (52%) plan to adopt Artificial Intelligence in their everyday work, including managing listings, leads and arranging marketing, a survey of 250 agents by CRM provider Alto found. Even more agents (66%) see…

Should estate agents be banned from receiving financial benefit from both the buyer and seller in the same transaction? Author: Gemma Discover more from Sovereign Prime Property Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe

If you want your estate agency content and blogs to resonate with your audience – and help you convert prospective landlords and vendors – quality is key. Quality means well-written content that responds to your customers’ needs in a way that is accurate, carefully edited and compelling to read. But in an age of AI, when anyone can…

The housing market remained active but cautious in the second quarter of 2026, with buyers hesitant to commit, industry data suggests. Landmark Information Group’s research suggests listing volumes are only slightly down on a year ago, while demand has been rising towards the end of the quarter. The report highlights that annual comparisons are skewed…

Landlords are spending the equivalent of almost four working days each month managing their rental properties, revealing the increasing operational burden of buy-to-lets, says Mark Long (pictured), Founder and Managing Director at Pegasus Insight. The specialist market research firm’s latest Landlord Trends report shows landlords now devote an average of 31 hours per month to…