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The number of property sales registered with HMRC rose in July but remains below pre-pandemic levels, official data shows. HMRC property transactions...

The predictions game can be tricky. Sometimes you just don’t know whether to stick or twist. As reported in Estate Agent Today...

The number of home sellers entering the market increased by almost a quarter in the two weeks following the Bank of...

TV presenter and property expert Martin Roberts has been named as host of the 2024 Variety North West Property Awards. Known for...

More homeowners are preparing to put their property on the market in the autumn, Chestertons claims. The estate agency said it registered...

Chestertons Global has agreed a strategic collaboration with Romanian real estate agency Top Estate Team.  Established in 2018, Top Estate Team has...

Super prime agency The Private Office: Real Estate is looking to score with sports stars and celebrities. It has appointed Elisha Warburton...

Bloor Homes, the UK’s largest non-listed housebuilder has signed a 12-month contract Zoopla.  All Bloor Homes' 80 developments across all nine regions...

A new estate agency in Hampshire is celebrating expansion after securing more than £40m of property listings in its first half...

Research from Zoopla shows that two-bed terraced homes are the fastest-selling property type in England and Wales, with a sale agreed...

Chestertons has continued its London expansion with the acquisition of James Pendleton. With branches across Wandsworth, Battersea and Clapham, James Pendleton will...

Mortgage rates are dropping faster than many expected, Rightmove claims. Nationwide unveiled a 3.99% five-year fix for home purchases this week –...

Chestertons Global has revealed an expansion strategy as the business continues to grow its presence in key international markets. The estate agency...

Lomond has expanded further into the East Midlands with its 58th acquisition. The brand has acquired Acquire Sales and Lettings, an agent...

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer will have the removal vans booked this morning after the General Election result. Sir Keir is set...

Chestertons has confirmed Watson Briggs as the new department head for its busy New Homes division. The promotion to new homes director...

Lomond chief revenue officer John Ennis has joined the LonRes board as a non-executive director.  Ennis began his property career at Foxtons...

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

The General Election and increased hopes of an interest rate cut seems to have boosted buyer confidence but not necessarily seller...

Average asking prices had their usual seasonal dip this month, dropping by just £21 to £375,110, according to Rightmove data. The portal’s...

After much anticipation, the Labour Manifesto for ‘Change’ was launched this week. Held in Manchester the launch event included personal reflections...

Consultancy We Are Unchained is expanding its 30 Years of Marketing in One Day course across the country. It follows successful marketing...

There’s a very important first step that needs to be taken in resolving the housing crisis: we need a greater understanding...

Chain-free homes are commanding an asking price premium of 3.9% compared with other homes, rising to a premium of 7.2% in...

It's reported that the Lomond estate agency group, which is heavily backed by private equity and which has expanded through serial...

Sellers seeking to differentiate their homes from others on the market may consider solar panels - but they should be wary...

Yesterday we covered the story of self-employed estate agency brokerage eXp revealing three new agencies to have taken on the corporate...

Chestertons Global has expanded into the Bermuda property market with a new affiliate, Realestate.bm. The brand will offer residential sales and lettings...

Sellers are already less open to price adjustments despite the spring market being slow to kick in, an agent has warned. Chestertons...

Buyer demand has continued to climb during the first quarter (Q1) of the year, research suggests. Analysis by agency comparison website GetAgent...

Forget the Oscars, the biggest even in town last week was the Fine & Country International Annual Conference and Awards Gala. The...

New-build homes may typically command a premium compared with the second-hand market but new research has revealed areas where this isn’t...

New Year momentum in the property market has carried into February and new listings are at a four-year high, Zoopla claims. The...

An independent agency brand has become the latest firm to sign a listings agreement with CoStar-backed OnTheMarket. Edward Mellor, one of the...

Average house prices rose between December and January but a rapid rebound is unlikely, Nationwide has warned. The latest Nationwide House Price...

Property supply and demand have rebounded since the start of the year amid falling mortgage rates but sellers are still making...

Nick Hall, one of the antiques experts appearing on the BBC's Bargain Hunt, has joined south coast agency, Henry Adams. He has taken...

Propertymark has welcomed a move by the Government to lift restrictions on development along the abandoned HS2 route. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak...

Savills has recruited Cory Askew to head up its newly established South West London Parks region. Askew joins from Chestertons having worked throughout...

Manchester-based premium agency Settio Property Experience has unveiled expansion plans including appointing its first managing director as well as launching an...

Buyer demand and new sales at the start of 2024 are already ahead of equivalent 2023 levels, Zoopla. Figures from the portal...

This year has seen an ongoing cost-of-living crisis, fluctuating mortgage rates, rising rents, and the threat of falling property prices. Although average...

Redbrik Estate Agents is celebrating exchanging on a transaction in just eight days. The milestone was achieved using its SecureMove service, which...

Forget the King’s Speech, Zoopla is hoping for a Christmas Day boost with the launch of its new marketing campaign. The portal...

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

The borough of Richmond upon Thames in London has been crowned the happiest place to live in Great Britain, according to...

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

The Autumn Statement ended up being silent on Stamp Duty reforms and direct housing market stimulus but there were some nuggets...

Foxtons shareholders are reportedly putting the board under pressure to put the agency brand up for sale Two shareholders who own a...

By Kevin Shaw, National Sales, Managing Director, Leaders Romans Group This year has seen an ongoing cost-of-living crisis, fluctuating mortgage rates, rising...

Agency brand Chestertons has joined calls for Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to include Stamp Duty reform in his Autumn Statement. Hunt will deliver...

Chestertons has launched a new initiative with its e-Bike partner Forest that it hopes will get 5,000 of its customers and...

Zoopla is warning that there will be further house price falls in 2024 on top of the 4.5 per cent drop...

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

A new analysis of the housing market has assessed 50 cities in the UK to establish which is best for first...

Chestertons, one of the UK’s oldest estate agencies, has been sold to a European real estate services and technology group. The buyer...

The final tickets are on sale for next month’s Agency Excellence Summit. The event takes place at the Manchester Piccadilly Hotel on...

Foxtons has regained its position as London’s number one agent in Guy Gittins’ first year as chief executive. Former Chestertons boss Gittins...

Housing supply rather than the private rented sector (PRS) made the headlines during the Conservative and Labour Party conferences this year...

Landowners who had their land compulsorily purchased by the government for HS2 are being urged to seek expert advice if they...

Demand for residential property remains fragile despite a pause in interest rate rises, Knight Frank claims. While the number of new prospective...

Agents have slammed the scrapping of the northern leg of HS2. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak scrapped the Birmingham to Manchester portion of...

Check out some of the latest charitable endeavours from agency and property brands this week. Chestertons: London agent Chestertons has added two...

More families need a home they can call their own, the Housing Secretary Michael Gove has claimed. Speaking at the Tory Party...

Propertymark is extending its political engagement and reach by exhibiting at the party conferences this week. The agency trade body will be...

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

Fewer sellers are willing to cut their asking prices, Chestertons claims. The agent said vendors in the capital have already priced in...

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

And suddenly it’s autumn. It’s just six weeks before the clocks change, days are getting shorter and - the real sign...

Fine & Country has launched a new Masterclass Series focused on the art of maximising fees and boosting additional revenue. Set to...

The cities of Liverpool, Nottingham and Manchester have enjoyed the biggest house price rises since pre-Covid. Despite interest rates at a 13-year...

Former England footballer turned TV pundit and property expert, Dion Dublin, is to headline the South East Property Expo.   The centre...

The Conveyancing Association (CA) has announced Post Partner as its latest affiliate member. Post Partner offers a range of document management tools...

Cluttons has moved its London office headquarters to a new prime trophy building in the City as it looks to accelerate...

John D Wood & Co has expanded with a new office in Winchester, Hampshire. The Winchester office occupies a stone-built corner premises...

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

Buyers are waiting for mortgage rates to stabilise before making a move in the property market, Chestertons claims. It comes as the...

Spicerhaart has received a Silver Award in the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which acknowledges the agency group’s commitment to...

London estate agency Chestertons has made another senior appointment for its growing New Homes division. Henry O’Neill, former New Homes Director at...

Prominent industry figure Sean Newman has renewed his licence agreement with Fine & Country for five more years.  Newman has licenses in...

Two well-known Fine & Country licensees have partnered to boost their presence in the South West of England. Jonathan Handford and Sean...

Chestertons has become the first corporate partner to sign up to London e-bike operator Forest’s employee scheme in an effort to...

Agents and property professionals have expressed hopes that rates have peaked after latest rise Iin the cost of borrowing. The Bank of...

London buyers are becoming more cautious but they may benefit from more stock entering the market, Chestertons claims. A market update from...

Chestertons has announced its second acquisition in six weeks and third of the year. The London agent has acquired boutique Chelsea agency...

Jackson-Stops has announced the opening of its newest branch in Colchester, Essex.  This follows the launch of the national agency brand’s virtual office...

Supply and demand is rising but there is still a shortage of larger properties for buyers, Chestertons claims. An update from the...

The latest interest rate rise has heightened the risk of forced sales and buyers shying away from the market, agents have...

Two major agents have been on the acquisition trail this week. Chestertons, London’s oldest estate agency, has continued its expansion plans with...

Law firm Shoosmiths has rebranded its conveyancing arm. Its 110-strong national conveyancing team will now operate as Swiitch. Operating nationally from its bases...

Agency-backed anti-money laundering platform Thirdfort is celebrating reaching 1m downloads of its app. Thirdfort, backed by Knight Frank, Chestertons and Savills’ proptech...

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

Zoopla founder Alex Chesterman has fallen out of the 2023 Sunday Times Rich List while Foxtons supremo Jon Hunt has seen...

Self-employed agency brand eXp UK has unveiled details of a new nationwide roadshow including an as yet unnamed ex-footballer. Its ‘Growing into...

The nation may have been glued to their screens watching the Coronation or at various street parties during the Bank Holiday...

Chestertons has reported an increase in buyer enquiries and listings as it heads into the traditionally busy spring market. The London estate...

Self-employed agency network eXp UK has passed the 400 agent mark and beyond. The brand has announced that it now has 401...

The RICS Residential Survey Report for March caused a bit of a stir this week – despite the fact that it...

Mersea Island estate agent Blackwater Estates has been acquired by Essex brand Oakheart Property. The family-owned property has had a long-standing presence...

Blockchain property network Coadjute has secured £4m of funding as it looks to continue efforts to transform the ease and speed...