Archive for April 2026

HMRC recently announced that they had fined 167 estate agents almost £1 million for failing to comply with the AML regulations.  They are obviously stepping up their enforcement of the regulations, but I wonder how many more estate agents still do not comply with the rules. This is a problem that we frequently pick up…

There have been a lot of articles in the national press recently about the tax changes that will affect farmers after the 5th of April. These changes will stop them from passing their farm on to their children free of tax, and the tax bill that they will incur after the deadline would in many…

The government has just announced that it is going to offer to pay businesses £3000 to take on a young apprentice. There are almost a million young people aged between 18 and 24 who are classed as NEETS (not in education employment or training) and something needs to be done urgently. So, should your business take…

In 2025, we recorded the strongest year in our 32-year history. Activity levels were exceptional. Instructions were up, completions were up, and the appetite for acquisition across the sector was stronger than at any point we have previously experienced. We were so focused on delivering for our clients—bringing buyers and sellers together, structuring transactions and…

When agency owners consider the value of their business, the focus is often on turnover, profit, and recent performance. These metrics are important, but they are not what ultimately underpins a strong sale. For larger lettings agencies and strategic buyers, value is driven just as much by the quality of the systems and infrastructure that…