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11/06/2026

Should estate agents be formally qualified?

It’s a debate coming back into focus as MHCLG pushes forward with wider reforms to the home buying and selling process. We have explored this in our latest blog.

On one hand, mandatory qualifications could raise standards, build trust, and help reduce fall-throughs. On the other hand, there’s a risk it becomes a box-ticking exercise that doesn’t take into account real-world competence.

We’ve taken a closer look at both sides of the argument in our latest blog.

Check out the full article here:

TwentyEA, which provides property data for estate agents, discusses the pros and cons of estate agent qualifications.

10/06/2026

The team are looking forward to attending the Propertymark One conference on 12th June 2026 at ExCeL, London.

There are some really interesting speakers lined up, so we’re excited to hear their insights and catch up with people across the industry.

Please say hi to the team if you're attending too.

09/06/2026

There may be fewer buyers, but the ones who are in the market mean business.

We’re beginning to see geopolitical uncertainty feeding through into housing activity. Transactions between January and April are down 10.3% year-on-year according to HMRC, while sales agreed have slipped 4.1% between January and May.

Some of this reflects last year’s spike in demand ahead of stamp duty changes. However, May’s figures - beyond that distortion - show demand down 8.1% year-on-year.

It’s not all negative. Supply is up 2.7% compared to last year, suggesting continued appetite to move. And fall-throughs have dropped by 11.1% year on year, pointing to a more committed pool of buyers.

04/06/2026

This week, eXp announced it has surpassed the milestone of 1,000 UK agents - a testament to the growing momentum behind the self-employed agency model.

If you’re considering making the move, our latest briefing is worth a read.

We’ve brought together insights from Adam Day from eXp, Verona Frankish of Yopa Property, Alice Bullard of Nested, Ian Macbeth of Avocado Property and Lee O’Brien of iad UK, who share their views on why the model continues to gain traction and how it can benefit agents, consumers and the wider industry, as well as some of the challenges that come with making the switch.

Take a look at some of their thoughts below and download the full briefing here: https://hubs.ly/Q04k217P0

03/06/2026

There’s an interesting north-south divide emerging in asking prices. While property for sale prices are static or falling in the South and Midlands, they’re actually rising in the North.

Agents serving the south and midlands need to expect higher price sensitivity and price-conscious buyers.

Nationally, initial asking prices have fallen to £436,800 in the year-to-date 2026. The average original instruction price has declined by 1.1% or £4,700 in the last year.

​Inner London had the largest instruction price fall of -4.2% (£41,800),​ followed by the South West at -3.4% (£14,500) year on year. Meanwhile, Northern Ireland had the largest instruction price increase year on year of 5.5% or £12,500.

As the market becomes increasingly shaped by regional differences, understanding how asking pricing is performing in your local area has never been more important. If you're looking for deeper market insight, get in touch.

02/06/2026

Is your agency among the best?

The results of the Best Estate Agent Guide 2026/27 have now been published! We're proud to have played a part in analysing every UK property listing against a range of performance measures, including how quickly transactions progressed and the price achieved.

Check whether your agency has earned a place in the rankings here: https://hubs.ly/Q04jHPfN0

The overall winners will be announced at the EA Masters on 3rd November at Evolution London, Battersea Park.

We are thrilled to be a Platinum Partner and the Official Data Partner of the event for the fifth consecutive year!

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28/05/2026

With the Renters’ Rights Act now in force, here’s how the lettings market has performed so far in 2026:

LETTINGS SUPPLY:

-Supply is up 17.9% on 2025
-The strongest growth is in the £0-£800pcm and £800-£1,500pcm price ranges (20.8% and 19.4% respectively)
-Supply is up in every UK region bar Northern Ireland, which remained static
-Wales observed the largest increases in supply YoY at 36.7%
-Every region, bar Northern Ireland, observed >10% growth

LETTINGS DEMAND:

-Let Agreed volumes are 5.1% higher than 2025
-Growth in supply is outstripping demand across all price points and regions (except Northern Ireland)
-Demand growth is strongest in the £800-£1,500pcm range at 7.4% YoY
-Growth in demand is strongest in Wales (where 2026 was 16.2% higher than 2025)

AVAILABLE STOCK:

-Available stock has fallen to a new all-time low, but has reduced by just 2.3% in April 2026
-Available stock for renters has increased in the £800pcm to £1,500 price band by 1.1% YoY

Sentiment is a key factor. The National Residential Landlords Association has reported a surge in calls from landlords concerned about the new legislation. For letting agents, this presents an opportunity to step in and reassure clients that the Act is not as disruptive as many fear.

26/05/2026

Fall throughs have been steadily decreasing since their peak in 2023. A big win for agents.

Not only are fall throughs down 10.7% year on year, but ​the percentage of properties having at least one fallen through has also reduced year-on-year by 0.8 percentage points.

Fewer collapsed sales mean more deals making it through to completion, less wasted marketing spend and stronger pipelines.

We’re seeing fall through rates decline in all price bands. Inner London was the only region to see fall throughs rise. The capital’s high-value properties are more sought after by complex and sensitive buyers.

For the rest of the UK, buyers and sellers are more committed to transact in 2026.

22/05/2026

Sales agreed are down 2.8%, and transactions have declined by 20.8% compared with 2025.

Wait! Before you despair. Last year wasn’t a normal market. Stamp duty incentives inflated activity levels, making today’s comparisons look weaker than they really are.

Let’s benchmark against 2023 and 2024 for a fairer comparison:

Sales Agreed: (Jan-Apr 2026)
+2.1% on 2024
+16.3% on 2023

Transactions (Jan-Mar 2026)
+18.3% on 2024
+9.3% on 2023

Context matters! All things considered, the property market is proving surprisingly resilient.

21/05/2026

Our research found that self-employed agents are significantly more likely to secure a sale, achieving a sales success rate of 65% compared with 53% among traditional estate agencies.

They are also completing transactions faster, with sales progressing through to completion around 10 days quicker on average, while securing marginally higher achieved sale prices.

Despite the successful metrics, the model accounts for just 2.8% of the market, compared with 97% held by traditional estate agency businesses.

Find out the pros and cons of being a self-employed estate agent in our latest briefing:

Download your playbook and discover what it takes to be a successful self-employed estate agent.