Political change and property have always been closely linked in the UK, and Keir Starmer's resignation has once again brought this relationship into sharp focus.

Rental growth has eased, but tenants are still searching carefully and landlords need to stay on top of pricing, compliance and property standards as the summer moving season continues.

In a landmark speech delivered in Manchester, Andy Burnham set out an ambitious vision that could significantly reshape the housing landscape. Phe unveiled plans for what he described as the largest council housebuilding programme since the post-war period—alongside a broader strategy to rebalance power, investment and opportunity across the UK.

The UK property market is entering a new phase—one defined not by urgency, but by choice. For estate agents, sellers, and landlords alike, the landscape is shifting, bringing both challenges and opportunities in equal measure.