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One in five second-steppers needed family or friends’ help to buy home

‘Second-steppers’ who had financial help received £81,000 on average towards purchasing their property

Estate agency numbers forecast to grow 4% in 2026

There were 25,665 active estate agency businesses in the UK in 2025, up 2% on the 25,155 recorded in 2024

Fast-growing estate agency brand acquires established firm

Estate agency strengthens its presence across the region

Property industry reacts to new Rightmove House Price Index

Opinion remains divided on the outlook for the UK housing market

Mortgage market forecast 2026: What’s in store

Lending for residential property purchases grew by 22% this year to £176bn, but what is likely to happen in 2026?

UK asking prices slide again as market uncertainty persists

Uncertainty linked to speculation around potential property tax rises in November’s Budget contributed to more subdued market activity and weaker pricing

Keller Williams UK opens MegaCamp 2026 to all estate agents

The two-day event will take place in London

Ambitious estate agency accelerates expansion with latest acquisition

Fast-growing agency expands network to 13 branches

Sharp rise in stamp duty receipts – HMRC

The housing market has held up better than some expected, despite the tax environment

Comings & Goings

Snippets of industry news: Lomond appoints new COO; Spicerhaart hires new performance director; Joe Sarling joins Colliers’ Residential and Living team

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