Housing demand and sales are stagnant, says RICS

Homelessness charity Crisis has announced it is preparing to become a landlord for the first time in its 60-year history, in a move that will be closely watched by the property industry. As The Negotiator has regularly reported, the charity has been one of the rental sector’s most outspoken critics, frequently blaming private landlords for…

Fine & Country has announced the launch of its latest licence on the Isle of Man, led by experienced directors Tom Carter, Mark Fish, and Jamie Tulloch (main image) – the team behind Fine & Country North Wales and The Wirral, Formby & South Lancashire. The new operation officially commenced on 1st October 2025, with…

With Section 21 evictions no longer available, how can landlords secure possession of their rental properties? Possession in the private rented sector must now proceed under section 8 of the Housing Act 1988, relying on the Schedule 2 grounds as amended by the Renters’ Rights Act. To succeed in regaining possession under the new system,…

Private international investors seeking access to high-quality UK property investment opportunities are to receive on-the-ground support from Centrick Invest’s new Sales Director for Asia and the Middle East. With more than 30 years’ experience in Asia and a proven track record in international project marketing, Gareth Hart will lead the firm’s operations across the region,…

Following his acquisition of Winkworth Beckenham last year, Sean Doyle has now taken over a fourth Winkworth office in Crystal Palace, South-East London. Having owned the Winkworth Forest Hill and Winkworth New Cross office franchises for the past eight years, the latest branch covers a popular movers’ route for young professionals as they head out…

Homebuyers may feel priced out of Britain’s most sought-after postcodes but they could find a bargain almost next door. Research by Lloyds has found that homebuyers could save up to 47% by looking just beyond the boundaries of the UK’s most expensive postcodes. The study compared the priciest postcode in each region with the cheapest…