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UK house price growth slowed to 1.4% in July, marking the third consecutive monthly deceleration, while London recorded its eleventh straight month of annual price falls at 3.3%, according to ONS data. The post UK house price growth slows to 1.4% amid pricing concerns appeared first on PropertyWire.

Durden & Hunt has acquired South Essex estate agency Diggins & Co, bringing the Rochford and Rayleigh-based firm into its growing network. The deal gives Durden & Hunt coverage across every Essex postcode. The post Durden & Hunt acquires Diggins & Co in Essex expansion appeared first on PropertyWire.

Estate agents pursuing perfection in their marketing may be undermining consumer trust, according to analysis of psychological research and recent consumer studies. Northwestern University research found that purchase likelihood peaks between 4.2 and 4.5 stars, rather than at five stars. The post Estate agents warned against over-polished marketing appeared first on PropertyWire.

The number of properties listed for sale in England increased by 16% in the first two weeks of September, with more than 54,000 homes entering the market. Rutland recorded the largest regional increase at 35%, followed by the Isle of Wight at 34%. The post England property listings surge 16% in early September appeared first…

Davis Tate has appointed Marc Williams as Sales Director to oversee its nine-branch network across Oxfordshire and Berkshire. Williams brings 27 years of estate agency experience, including management of multi-branch operations across London and the South of England. The post Davis Tate appoints new sales director for nine-branch network appeared first on PropertyWire.

Lomond has acquired the residential lettings and property management division of Nottingham-based FHP Living. The acquired business will be integrated into John Shepherd, Lomond’s primary brand operating across the Midlands. The post Lomond acquires FHP Living lettings arm in Nottingham appeared first on PropertyWire.

The number of real estate and property services companies in financial distress has increased, with 7,641 businesses in ‘critical’ distress during Q2 2026, up 6.8% year-on-year. Estate agents saw an 11.1% rise in critical distress levels, reaching 411 firms. The post Estate agents face rising financial distress levels appeared first on PropertyWire.

Property investor and former finance director David Slann has acquired Belvoir Stone and Stafford through a franchise resale. The transaction marks his move from portfolio management to agency operations, with plans to expand the managed portfolio and develop residential sales. The post Property investor acquires Belvoir franchise in Stafford appeared first on PropertyWire.

Landlords are facing substantial financial losses from illegal cannabis cultivation operations, with insurers reporting £9.4 million in claims since January 2022. Fire and rescue service callouts to suspected cannabis farms rose 218% between 2015 and 2024. The post Illegal cannabis farms drive £9.4m in property claims appeared first on PropertyWire.

The North East has recorded the fastest property transaction times in England, with 58.4% of sales progressing to exchange within three months. Analysis by TwentyEA found lower-priced properties and freehold tenure also correlated with faster completion rates. The post North East properties reach exchange fastest in England appeared first on PropertyWire.