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DIY disruptors divide the market: One in three agents see platforms like OpenRent as a threat

Research from Alto , the UK's most popular and fastest growing estate and lettings CRM, reveals a growing split within the UK agency market over the competitive threat posed by DIY property platforms such as OpenRent and For-Sale-By-Owner (FSBO) services.

According to the research, more than a third of agents [34%] say DIY property platforms represent a competitive threat this year.

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'Exhausted and understaffed': Estate agents warn of a staffing crisis as burnout surges across the industry

New research from Alto , the UK's most popular and fastest growing estate and lettings CRM, reveals a growing people crisis inside Britain's estate agencies - with burnout rising sharply and mid-sized firms struggling to keep hold of staff, just as a wave of new regulation and cost pressures hits the sector.

The findings come from the newly released Alto 2026 Agency Trends Report...

Homes with fewer listing photos priced £80,000 lower on average

The latest research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has revealed a stark disparity in asking prices depending on how extensively a property is marketed, with homes listed using four photos or fewer priced almost £80,000 lower on average than those benefiting from five or more images.

Benham and Reeves analysed current for-sale listings across England,...

Gibraltar house prices rise faster than UK and London, despite market activity dropping 46%

The latest market analysis by Enness Global has revealed that Gibraltar's property market has seen stronger annual house price growth than both the UK and London, even as the number of transactions completing across the market has fallen sharply, creating a potential window of opportunity for UK buyers looking to secure a home in the sun.

Enness Global analysed the latest annual real...

Don't get battered: Expert warns not to throw pancake mix down the sink

Pancake day is just around the corner, and millions of Brits will be tucking into a delicious batch. Though it's a beloved tradition, an expert is warning that the fun might come unstuck if you throw batter down the sink.

According to an expert from MyBuilder.com , the reliable way to hire tradespeople, pancake batter falls into the category of Fats, Oils, and Greases (FOGs)....

£19.9bn of refurbishment investment required to bring England's private rented homes up to EPC C by 2030

Jonathan Samuels, CEO of Octane Capital , believes that despite the Government extending the deadline for all private rental stock to meet an EPC C rating from 2028 to 2030 , refurbishment finance will remain key in helping landlords meet this deadline, with an estimated £19.9bn needed to ensure all privately rented homes in England are up to standard in four years time.

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Did you know your weekly wash could be silently costing up to £75 a year?

A recent survey commissioned by energy experts , Uswitch, has uncovered the most common energy-wasting habits - many of which occur every time you do a laundry load.

The biggest culprits for energy waste when running a laundry load are:

Laundry habit

Percentage of households that do this

Annual cost per household

Run the washing machine cycle on 40...

Government's 2026 housing targets at risk amid financing pressures, planning delays and worsening skills shortages, warns new sector report

A new analysis of the UK development sector reveals that the Government's ambitions for accelerating housebuilding in 2026 are at significant risk, despite renewed policy commitments and the introduction of planning reforms.

The Development Index 2026 - built from industry leader's insights across the UK's leading developers, housebuilders, REITs, and asset managers - highlights a...

Development sector optimistic yet constrained by market pressures and talent gaps

New research reveals that the UK development industry is entering 2026 with cautious optimism but is still held back by deep-rooted staffing challenges that are slowing delivery and squeezing project viability. The Development Index – produced by real estate and construction hiring specialist, Cobalt Recruitment – captures the current challenges, along with the opportunities and pressures...

Prime London fringes dominate sales activity as high-end buyers prioritise space and lifestyle

The latest market analysis by prime London property brokerage, Jefferies James , has shown that it is the prime London fringes that continue to prove most popular among the capital's high-end homebuyers, with the top five performing prime postcodes based on sales activity all located on the outer edges of the prime market.

Jefferies James analysed the latest figures on prime London...

A new home is where the heart is this Valentine's

CASTLE Green Homes is playing cupid and hosting events across the North West and North Wales this Valentine’s Day to help homebuyers find their perfect match.

Buyers are invited to make a date to attend the Keys to Your Heart events taking place from 11am to 3pm on Saturday, February 14.

They’ll be able to enjoy Valentine’s themed sweet treats and a glass of fizz as they...

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