Under proposed changes, estate agents will need mandatory qualifications, with the government also to implement an industry code of practice.

UK commercial real estate revenue is forecast to reach £8.1bn in 2025

The UK estate agency market is expected to reach £5.8 billion in 2025, up 0.71% from 2024.

The vast majority of estate agents believe removing stamp duty upfront would encourage more buyers, with 47% saying the impact would be significant.

81% would prefer referrals presented alongside alternative agents for comparison, according to new research.

Small agencies spend about £16,000 a year on compliance-related activities, according to data from Credas Technologies.

The average missed referral income per transaction is over £700 in London, according to newly released data from GetAgent.

A BBC undercover investigation found staff allegedly favouring lower offers linked to in-house mortgage deals.

Identity fraud cases were up by 5% in 2025 compared to 2023, according to Cifas.

76.3% of agents plan to remain in the sector for at least five more years, according to the results of a new survey from Reapit.