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The new Labour government has committed to building 370,000 homes per year, but is it realistic? The housing crisis in the UK...

In the current rental market, where legislative changes and tax reforms loom large, many landlords are expressing doubt about the viability...

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

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

Throughout the general election campaign, the Green Belt was central to the debate about the housing crisis. The new Labour government...

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

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

The Law Society has teamed up with Teal Legal to host an online seminar for estate agents addressing material information. The webinar...

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

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

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

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

In what are some of the biggest changes to the residential leasehold sector in the last 21 years since the Commonhold...

Savills’ “less transactional” services have boosted its performance so far this year amid a slower property market. A trading update from the...

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

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

The ValPal Network has partnered with agency software provider Street.co .uk. This will facilitate the integration of Street’s CRM with TVPN’s lead...

A property industry group has called for a reduction in the discounts available for council tenants buying their own home, after...

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

As you begin the process of property transactions in the UK, it's important to understand potential pitfalls that may result in...

Conveyancers shouldn’t give buyers and sellers assurances about building safety remediations unless they are confident doing so, the Law Society has...

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

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

In the competitive and dynamic landscape of the property industry, where every brand vies for attention, it’s vital to distinguish yourself....

The Government recently consulted upon a revised approach to local plans. Throughout the consultation document, frequent use is made of the...

One of the most heart-warming parts of my job is having the privilege to be the patron of Agents Giving, the...

Swimming pools, both indoor and outdoor, his and her bathrooms, accommodation for staff, and endless tech-powered gadgets are just some of...

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will deliver his Autumn Statement this afternoon amid rumours of Stamp Duty reforms and support for first-time buyers. The...

The role of a residential landlord has changed considerably over the years. What was once a relatively straightforward means of generating...

A proposed cut in stamp duty by the Westminster government would be a welcome boost to homebuyers and would need to...

Former NAEA Propertymark President Stephen McCarron has questioned if agents should be held responsible for clients losing out from overvalued properties. Speaking...

By Dawson Scott, CTO of Reapit. As the Chief Technology Officer of Reapit, I have always held the view that the privacy,...

Parts B and C of Material Information guidance are on the horizon and expected to come into play this autumn. I caught...

Licensing of estate agents may raise the barrier to entry but it won’t stop those with poor morals, Fine & Country’s...

Amidst mounting regulatory pressure and the escalating threat of financial crime, property firms must embrace innovation to protect themselves and their...

An award-winning charity will cut the cost of homeownership in Wigan by up to £10,000, by offering buyers the chance to...

As an estate agent, you know that securing the sale is just step one of a successful journey. But with issues...

From Million Dollar Listing to Selling Sunset, we’re used to seeing real estate reality TV in full force on Netflix. Whilst...

A promise to sell homes for £1 by Scottish Labour has been labelled as a “politically led housing gimmick” by estate...

The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is the direct result of European Legislation. They were introduced because of the Energy Performance of...

From singing to dressing as superheroes, there are plenty of inspirational examples of agents raising money for good causes this week. Whatever...

Purplebricks has got itself into a bind due to its addiction to brand awareness over addressing the customer experience of paying...

The ESTAS Customer Service Awards – which are often described as estate agency’s version of the Oscars – took place last...

The confirmation of an immediate Stamp Duty cut last week may have meant delayed sales could complete, but there are concerns...

For years now estate agents have been on a journey from digital infancy to digital maturity. But what does the future...

Recent statistics published by the government’s Business Insights and Conditions Survey revealed the extent to which many real estate businesses have...

Temperatures are soaring and it’s only going to get hotter this week. Electric fans will be on full blast and cold...

The Tory leadership candidates have been urged to not forget about housing as the race to be the new Prime Minister...

More than a third of councils across England lack adequate plans to provide suitable housing for the ageing population, research claims. New...

Agency branch windows are being transformed this week to mark the Queen’s 70 years on the throne. High streets across the country...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson recently announced that he is considering extending Margaret Thatcher’s Right-to-Buy scheme, that gives council tenants the chance to...

New research has revealed the regional hotspots where Japanese knotweed has been identified. The data could be of interest to estate agents...

The typical time taken to sell a property has got so long that people could learn a language before a transaction...

Of the many industry buzzwords, I suspect “upfront information” was up there as one of the most widely used in 2021....

The Welsh Government has announced an increase to the maximum level of council tax premiums for second homes, as well as...

The outcome of the Ukraine crisis is far from certain, but one thing has become abundantly clear. The long-overdue Economic Crime...

A leading property lawyer says some agents will struggle to meet the demand for more ‘material information’ put forward by Trading...

It really is beginning to look a lot like Christmas – just a week to go now. Presents all wrapped and...

With soaring property prices, supply continuing to be outstripped by demand and overworked and overtired industry professionals; we’re seeing the sector...

There is no denying that managing properties is labour intensive. As real estate agents you are responsible for administering and addressing...

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors is trying to win back respect within the property industry with new Rules of Conduct...

In the latest exclusive interview for our Weekend Features section, EAT's video reporter Chris Buckler - an agent himself with Keller...

Our story yesterday on whether agents should continue to dress formally post-pandemic seemed to relight the fire on a long-time debate...

The pandemic has led to many people ditching more formal wear as they work from home on a more regular basis,...

Boris Johnson's sudden and unexpectedly ruthless Cabinet reshuffle, which drew comparisons with Margaret Thatcher's 'purge of the wets' in 1981, ended...

Are you experiencing Estate Agent burnout? As The Stamp Duty Holiday has begun to tail off, it didn’t bring the relaxation in...

Labour says the stamp duty holiday is an example of the government’s “failed approach” to home ownership and housing affordability. Labour’s Shadow...

I recently saw a fly-through video for a home on sale for well over £2m. The imagery was good (made better by...

There may well have been times in recent weeks when any agent would have been forgiven for wanting a break -...

With property transactions taking longer than ever and many people operating at capacity, it is easy to overlook the progress made,...

From 4 May 2021, your agency could be blocked from charging late fees, compounding interest on missing rent and taking any...

Leading leasehold experts have sharply criticised the much-hyped reforms announced by the government last week. The Leasehold Group of Companies - formerly led by...

An auction house that's made a transition from ballroom operations to online streaming is to publish all fees for all lots -...

The importance of marketing properties is something that is often undervalued. Big budgets are dedicated to selling everyday items such as...

The Competitions and Markets Authority is to probe the proposed merger of two crowdfunding sites used by numerous property industry companies. Crowdcube...

The mandatory qualifications expected of agents have not been forgotten and will come into effect in two or three years. That’s the...

We all know that people can’t move to a new house without going through the Conveyancing process. However, with that said,...

How to stay on top of arrears during a global pandemic Many have speculated, though much of it is anecdotal – how...

Controversial Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick, tipped by some for sacking when the Cabinet is reshuffled next month, appears to be confident...

You have to feel for Rishi Sunak - well, at least a little. Leave to one side that he carries more presentational...

An estate agency is warning that the likely rush of transactions when the new stamp duty holiday ends next spring will...

Buyer registrations and sales enquiries are reportedly back to pre-Covid levels. Completions, however, are lagging behind. This is probably down to...

Last week was Mental Health Awareness Week, and there is a great deal of positive things to be said about a...

You wouldn’t expect anything other than very upscale home offices from an esteemed agency with a wonderful history - and that’s...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Michelle O’Brien, mio Account Manager for Home Counties North What is...

A new online auction service has launched this week, pledging a fairer service for agent partners, as well as buyers and...

As real estate firms begin to execute their Q3 strategies and think more closely about Q4, there is one major question...

Some agents have probably already done this, but ties are a thing of the past at London estate agency James Pendleton. Founder...

I missed the biggest property story of the week and it’s only scant consolation that almost everyone else seemed to miss it...

Once a year you might be perfectly justified in putting your feet up for a weekend and enjoying some great sport...

With this summer marking forty years since Margaret Thatcher came to power, her legacy continues to invoke both celebration and consternation...

This week, I want to take a look at the Israeli startup, Venn, an urban revitalisation firm which has recently received...

Hello - it’s that time of the week again when we celebrate the agency industry’s fantastic fund-raising. We were delighted that our...

Landmark Information’s online valuation tool SmartVal is being retired by the company, with agents who use it being advised to switch to...

When it comes to major issues confronting housing, and in particular the direction that the government would like to take the...

This month’s MIPIM conference in Cannes once again played host to the final round of the much coveted MIPIM Startup Competition.  The...

The leasehold system has created many unsellable and unmortgageable homes and should change, MPs say. The all-party Housing, Communities and Local Government...

The head of an online agency has accused the National Association of Estate Agents’ conference of being “a sea of old...

The world may be going crazy outside but we’re delighted to tell you that in the estate agency industry it’s still...

OnTheMarket chief executive Ian Springett has told an agents’ conference of the strategy for his service - including a prediction that...