The professional body
for the property sector

Property agents will remain firmly on the frontline of the fight against economic crime as plans are afoot to strengthen anti-money laundering supervision, improve intelligence sharing and consider changes to the rules covering letting agents.

The UK Government has acknowledged that homeowners may need greater protection from the unreasonable enforcement of restrictive covenants, following concerns raised by MPs over unexpected and potentially significant demands for payments. The move reflects issues Propertymark has highlighted through its long-running campaign for meaningful leasehold reform and greater transparency for property owners.

Sales and lettings activity remained steady in July 2026, with buyer demand increasing and more homes available for sale, although most properties sold below asking price and transactions continued to take longer to complete. In the rental market, demand remained far higher than supply, with rents rising slightly and rental arrears increasing.