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Welcome to this week’s Agents Do Charity, our chance to salute those who do so much to help others. If your agency...

Propertymark’s regional conferences are returning in November, promising to help members keep up with the latest legislative changes. As part of the...

Estate agents working with international individuals can face a significant risk of encountering money laundering activities. The complex nature of cross-border...

Estate agency acquisitions expert Lucy Noonan has revealed the misogyny she has faced in the sector. Speaking on the latest episode of...

The new Labour government has pledged to prioritise a ‘brownfield first’ approach to urban planning, as part of its promise to...

UK Finance’s latest data shows the percentage of mortgaged properties taken into possession has risen, but the trade body insists this...

A prominent financial analyst is warning that the hopes for a housing market resurgence over the autumn could be derailed by...

The latest RICS Residential Property Survey found the UK's residential property sector brightened slightly in July.  Average mortgage rates lowered slightly during...

Some 74% of developers believe that the government setting targets for councils would be the key to unlocking planning issues faced...

New figures from Connells suggest the company remains Britain’s biggest estate agent, handling one in 10 transactions. And in its latest report...

We welcome the thrust of the Deputy Prime Minister’s announcement this week on planning reform.  In particular, we support the return of...

Changes were made to Class MA commercial to residential permitted development rights in February which mean that there has never been...

Mandatory housing targets are back, alongside a pledge to build 1.5 million homes in the next five years. But can Prime...

A lack of cashflow is stopping agents from adopting technology to boost their business, it has been claimed. Proptech firm iamproperty recently...

LSL Estate Agency Franchising is home to one of the UK’s best-known estate agent brands - Your Move. There are several...

In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they uncover the common challenges faced by Estate Agency owners at...

The Chancellor’s plans to ‘get Britain building again’ are very significant for the property sector and property investment, specifically.  The plans...

There’s been a “substantial rise” in landlords exiting the market or downsizing their portfolios, analysis by TwentyEA has found.   Figures from the...

Propertymark has called for an end to instability over Wales’ housing policy. It comes after Welsh Labour leader and First Minister Vaughan...

Reforms to the UK’s planning system must move from a one size fits all approach to boost development, the Government has...

The UK sales and lettings markets are in a state of flux, but an upcoming webinar from Reapit, the leading technology...

While housing is a devolved matter, ESPC hopes that the promises made by Labour in the recent general election might help...

Extra paperwork, poorly-resourced solicitors and a lack of upfront material information have all been cited as factors contributing to delays in...

Under the strain of a housing crisis, the UK faces a severe shortage of affordable homes. This is further emphasised by...

In a survey with over 150 agents representing 345 branches, an AI-driven software platform has uncovered insights that dispel many common...

We frequently read about how the traditional form of urban BTR has inspired the more recent model, suburban BTR. Our own...

Landmark Information Group has launched a new Common Ground campaign to bring the property industry together. The data company hosted an industry...

Gaps between buyer and seller expectations have spread into the auction sector. The issue has become common among estate agents dealing with...

Affordability concerns are prompting many first-time buyers to consider moving more than 30 miles on average from their preferred location to...

The Guild of Property Professionals is trying to encourage more networking between its members.  A series of local meetings are being hosted...

Women in London who are looking to get on the property ladder face significant challenges that prevent them from buying a...

Building and development plans Recently, Carter Jonas has marketed development sites which have attracted multiple bids, higher offers than had been anticipated...

There’s been a broadly warm response from much of the property industry to Labour’s manifesto, but a call for more detail...

Yopa is achieving almost £13,000 more than the average agent on a typical £450,000 home, the online agency brand claims. Using TwentyCi...

Major lenders including Barclays, HSBC, and TSB have reduced their interest rates on new fixed mortgages, offering a glimmer of hope...

In the second of their Election Wishlist series, Leaders Romans Group turn the spotlight on the Private Rented Sector (PRS). Here, National...

A new report sheds light on the future of UK town centres, presenting a roadmap for the revitalisation and repurposing of...

The Labour Party has committed to building 1.5m new homes across the country over the next parliament. Shadow Housing Secretary Angela Rayner...

If you’re thinking about becoming an Estate Agency franchise or converting your existing estate agency business to a franchise, here we...

Estate agency regulation is needed to help improve the homebuying and selling process, MPs have been told. The first hearing of the...

Help to Buy has been ranked as having the most positive influence on the property market in recent times. Agency comparison website...

Liz Morrell meets Women in Estate Agency’s co-founder Liana Loporto-Browne Liana Loporto-Browne, managing director of LB Residential, fell in love with the...

You don’t have to be a mind-reader to believe there will be a large majority Labour government by the end of...

A survey of homebuyers has found overwhelming support for a legal ban on gazumping. A mortgage lender - MFS - spoke with...

A prominent estate agent has started an online petition to reverse stamp duty so it is paid by the vendor, not...

Propertymark, the leading membership body for property agents has written to London Mayor candidates highlighting proposals to tackle the unique housing...

Big demand for small properties has helped to drive growth in UK property prices in the early months of this year,...

Knight Frank says it’s opened six new offices over the past two years, and hired 14 new partners, as part of...

Detached homes in Wales are the slowest property types to sell across the UK and take an average of 92 days...

In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they discuss how the digital realm is transforming Estate Agency.   The...

New statistics from the Financial Conduct Authority, analysed by a legal firm, show the clear disadvantage and worsening picture for single...

The number of new sellers coming to the market is up by 12% compared to this time a year ago, and...

The European real estate market is the most distressed sector across Europe, research suggest. The latest Weil European Distress Index suggests the...

In a recent panel discussion at The Guild of Property Professionals' conference I highlighted the pressing challenges faced by estate agents...

Connells Group has boosted its affordable housing offering after appoint Roy Hind as a director. Hind has been named affordable housing director...

Stress tests are a valuable tool for measuring resilience and the Scottish residential property market was put through a fairly gruelling...

MPs have launched an inquiry on improving the home buying and selling process in England. The Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (LUHC)...

Propertymark has welcomed the reappointment of Julie James as the new Welsh Housing Minister. Timothy Douglas, head of policy and campaigns at...

As most of the regular readers of this column will know (and because I’m not shy about admitting it) – I’ve...

The Spring Budget last Wednesday rounded out to be mostly a disappointment for the property industry, but it was also perhaps...

Today, I am reflecting on the Chancellor’s surprise Spring budget decision to abolish multiple dwellings relief for Stamp Duty Land Tax...

In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they discuss the evolution of  Estate Agency Software. For a long...

Female agents have shared their view on representation and opportunities in the sector to mark International Women’s Day. Industry data shows while...

The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee has set out the key questions it could ask agency representatives as its...

Property professionals have called for the Government to allocate its promised £3m towards improving the home buying and selling process to...

Analysts have given their backing to Rightmove’s stock market prospects but there are warnings that it can’t “rest on its laurels”...

A variety of charities have received support from the property industry over the past week. If there are charitable endeavours you think...

Land is our greatest resource: one that has considerable potential to address society’s challenges. So, determining how land is used is...

The Guild of Property Professionals has set a date for its Annual Conference and Awards Ceremony on 22 March 2024. It will...

There are several pros to cohabitation, and it’s always a wonderful experience when you’re handed your set of keys as a...

Building more homes is a better solution than mortgage schemes to support first-time buyers, a Zoopla executive has claimed. Richard Donnell, executive...

High-end estate agent Tryon Ash is looking to share the secrets of his success with other agents and property professionals. The agent,...

A variety of charities have received support from the property industry over the past week. If there are charitable endeavours you think...

"Property is in the blood," my dad frequently reminds me, albeit for two generations—his and mine. During the property boom of...

The property industry is no stranger to shifts in the technology landscape. The past year in particular saw rapid growth in technology...

House prices fell at their fastest rate since 2011 during November 2023, the Land Registry has revealed. The latest Land Registry House...

NAVA Propertymark members are predicting another challenging year for the hospital sector. Chris Platts, NAVA advisory panel member, said 2023 was a...

We’re now just 2 days away from the end of 2023 and what a year it’s been for the property industry....

Landowners seeking to sell their land for development will have to adjust their expectations as the market, the planning system and...

The estate agency industry is being urged to do more to tackle the issue of gender jaws, it has been warned. The...

Mortgage lenders are expecting a quieter year for home loans in 2024. Forecasts from banking trade body UK Finance suggest lending for...

As 2023 trundles towards the buffers and we look forward to our Christmas break, it is something of a seasonal phenomenon...

The final weeks of 2023 have recorded above average levels of new sales with a 17% increase compared to the same...

Agents are hoping for further support for the housing market north of the border as the Scottish Government prepares to set...

There is rarely a quiet year in the property market. And 2023 has felt like the usual rollercoaster at times. On...

More than half of agents have cited 2023 as a difficult financial year, research has revealed. Analysis by data firm Landmark Estate...

Fraud in the lettings industry is reaching unprecedented heights. Now, more than ever, there is a need for a revolution in...

The United Kingdom stands on the precipice of a historic overhaul in property ownership. With the King's speech unveiling the anticipated...

Nationwide has called for an independent review of the first-time buyer market as it urges the Chancellor to boost support for...

Welcome to this week’s Agents Do Charity, our chance to salute those who do so much to help others. If your agency...

A date has been set for next year’s Propertymark One conference. The landmark conference was launched by the agency trade body at...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? My name is Jake Gann and my business card says...

As much of the country battened down the hatches for the first storm of the season, there may have been a...

The number of first-time buyers has fallen this year but the proportion of sales to this cohort remains the same due...

The majority of the British public believe the Government is responsible for fixing the country’s housing shortage but few believe that...

Check out some of the latest charitable endeavours from agency and property brands this week. If you have a charitable event or...

In his latest column Jonathan Rolande explains how those working in the property can best navigate the challenges the market is...

To help or not to help: that is the question the government is facing with regard to under-pressure private rented sector...

Funny how time flies faster as you get older and I’m reminded that next week, (23rd September, to be precise) it...

Introduced to Parliament in May, the Renters (Reform) Bill seeks to improve the private rental sector for both tenants and landlords....