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29 Jun 2025
Housing Insight Report: May 2025

A mixed performance across the UK housing market in May. Despite broader economic uncertainties, including stubborn inflation and modest GDP contraction, the sector remains resilient with both challenges and signs of recovery.

2025 Presidential Teams
27 Jun 2025
Division Presidents launch their term as elected Vice-Presidents announced

We were delighted to welcome members from across the UK and internationally to our interactive digital AGM, which gave members a chance to hear updates on key issues from our Chair, CEO, and Head of Finance, along with the opportunity to ask questions. We also marked the beginning of fresh Presidential terms for the ARLA Propertymark and NAEA Propertymark Advisory Panels and announced this year's successful Vice-Presidents, who now join the presidential teams for the sales and lettings divisions.

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26 Jun 2025
New homelessness legislation must be underpinned with solid implementation plans

Propertymark has responded to the Senedd Local Government and Housing Committee’s consultation on the Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill, warning that the legislation’s success will depend on adequate funding, cross-sector collaboration, and clear implementation plans.

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26 Jun 2025
London’s housing future hinges on bold action

Propertymark has issued a robust response to the Mayor of London’s consultation on the next London Plan, warning that without urgent action to address the capital’s acute housing shortage, the Plan risks failing to meet its fundamental aims. The proposals lack critical focus on the role of the Private Rented Sector (PRS), underplay the challenge of housing delivery, and fail to fully embrace the potential of private landlords to meet housing need.

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20 Jun 2025
New data law signals a chance for agents to do things differently

The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 officially became law on 19 June, marking the biggest update to the UK’s digital data laws since Brexit. The Act amends — but does not replace — the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). For Propertymark members, the new law presents a golden opportunity to streamline processes and embrace innovation, all while continuing to protect people’s personal data.

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19 Jun 2025
AI planning tool is a positive step, but wider reform is essential

Propertymark has welcomed the launch of Extract, the UK Government’s new technology solution, which aims to reduce delays and support the delivery of 1.5 million homes through its Plan for Change. However, we urge ministers to recognise that digitising the planning system is only one part of the solution to tackling the housing crisis – recruitment, inefficient processes, and skills gaps must still be addressed.

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18 Jun 2025
Housing Insight Report: April 2025

As the new Stamp Duty thresholds were introduced from April across England and Northern Ireland, it’s inevitable that a slowing in the pace of the market was to be noted. In the lettings market, we have seen a welcome jump in the number of properties on the market.

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18 Jun 2025
Streamlined planning processes must retain local flexibility

The Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has launched a technical consultation on reforming planning committees in England. The proposals could lead to significant changes in how planning decisions are made locally. Propertymark has responded on behalf of our members to ensure the voice of the property sector is heard, and we also encourage individuals to add their views.

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18 Jun 2025
MPs quiz property management companies over homeowner concerns

The House of Commons Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has held a one-off evidence session to examine how property management companies operate and the impact this has on homeowners. Held on 17 June 2025, the session explored concerns about high service charges, lack of transparency, and limited control over how estates are managed, issues that Propertymark has repeatedly raised in our calls for regulation.

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17 Jun 2025
Propertymark One unites the industry for a standout conference experience

The UK’s largest multi-disciplinary conference for property professionals was hosted at ExCeL London on Friday 13 June, with attendees from the whole spectrum of property disciplines. The energy, insight, and enthusiasm throughout the day reaffirmed Propertymark’s role at the heart of the industry.

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17 Jun 2025
From fines to fraud: what’s at stake when agents fall short?

With rising enforcement by HMRC and an increase in consumer complaints to The Property Ombudsman (TPO), the risks to property businesses from non-compliance are growing fast. At the same time, complexity and the pace of change are escalating; rules around financial sanctions reporting, material information, and unfair commercial practices have shifted in recent weeks, and for the lettings sector, the implementation of the Renters’ Rights Bill is rapidly approaching.

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16 Jun 2025
Boiler Upgrade Scheme must evolve to protect availability of homes

Propertymark’s response to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) consultation sets out a clear and urgent case for reform of the scheme, which provides financial support for households in England and Wales to install low-carbon heating systems like heat pumps or biomass boilers. A more ambitious scope is needed to help overcome the barriers landlords face in meeting the UK Government’s energy efficiency ambitions — especially the proposed Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) of EPC C for new tenancies by 2028.

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13 Jun 2025
Commercial Outlook Q1 2025

The Propertymark Commercial Outlook Q1 2025 reveals a resilient commercial property sector navigating economic uncertainty with cautious optimism. While inflation remains above target and lending challenges persist, strong confidence continues in the Industrial and Class E sectors.

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12 Jun 2025
Rooftop solar to become standard for new builds

The UK Government has confirmed the change will be part of the upcoming Future Homes Standard, to be published this autumn. Propertymark supports efforts to reduce household energy costs and improve energy efficiency in new homes but has urged Ministers to address practical implementation challenges and ensure support is in place for the UK’s 29 million existing homes.

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12 Jun 2025
Law Commission sets out first recommendations for reform of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954

The Act, now over 70 years old, gives business tenants a legal right to renew their leases in many circumstances — a framework that has faced growing criticism for being outdated and overly complex. Propertymark responded to the consultation, advocating for modernisation of the legislation to reflect the current needs of businesses. These initial recommendations come as part of a wider review focusing on how well the law is functioning for commercial property leases.

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11 Jun 2025
Spending review promises £39bn cash injection for affordable housing

Chancellor Rachel Reeves, MP, delivered her first Spending Review on 11 June 2025, setting out the UK Government’s financial plans through to 2029. With major implications for the housing sector, the review includes a headline investment in social and affordable housing – the biggest such commitment in 50 years. Propertymark welcomes this clear signal that housing is a top priority. We also recognise the importance of scrutinising how this investment will be delivered in practice and what it means for agents across the property sector.

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