17th September 2025 Majority of agents back scrapping stamp duty but warn against... The vast majority of estate agents believe removing stamp duty upfront would encourage more buyers, with 47% saying the impact would be significant.
10th September 2025 Homebuyers call for transparency in estate agent referrals 81% would prefer referrals presented alongside alternative agents for comparison, according to new research.
23rd July 2025 Estate agents change approach as ID check costs rise Small agencies spend about £16,000 a year on compliance-related activities, according to data from Credas Technologies.
17th July 2025 Monthly commission tops £14 million for agents, but referral fees... The average missed referral income per transaction is over £700 in London, according to newly released data from GetAgent.
15th July 2025 Estate agents accused of conditional selling in BBC investigation A BBC undercover investigation found staff allegedly favouring lower offers linked to in-house mortgage deals.
9th July 2025 Estate agents turn to stronger ID tools as AI fraud cases grow Identity fraud cases were up by 5% in 2025 compared to 2023, according to Cifas.
4th July 2025 Agents show strong long-term confidence despite regulatory hurdles 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.
26th June 2025 AI property valuations fail to reflect true value, say most estate... Nearly a third of agents adjust AI valuations by £10,001 to £20,000.
13th June 2025 Surge in UK estate agencies sparks tougher competition The number of UK estate agencies has increased by 24% since 2017
9th June 2025 Why estate agents find momentum the hardest part of starting out Just 7% of surveyed agents opted for a self-employed model when launching their agency.