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Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings may become a bigger factor for homebuyers in the Autumn market, Rightmove suggests. It comes as energy...

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

Inflation has increased for the first time this year during July, dashing hopes of a further interest rate cut. The rate of...

At least 18m homes have an energy performance certificate (EPC) rating of D or below, pushing up gas and electricity bills...

A stamp duty cut would see house prices go up and evictions soar, a property industry commentator claims. Reports in the past...

The rate of inflation remained at 4% in the 12 months to January, but housing costs remain high, Office for National...

In assessing the outlook for property auctions in 2024, it's crucial to look beyond interest rates. The real driving force behind...

While Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, may have announced a u-turn on Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) plans in September, we continue to...

Heat pumps are become more prevalent across the UK to power our homes’ heating requirements and they are only likely to...

As domestic battery storage systems become increasingly prevalent in UK homes, enquiries about their usage and functionality are on the rise....

Why professional indemnity claims are on the rise In today's volatile economic landscape, the uncertainty faced by landlords and tenants has reached...

By Alan Siggins, indoor ventilation expert and Managing Director of Airflow. Whilst the UK’s focus on Net Zero and green efforts may...

The government should reverse some of its latest energy efficiency policies so owners, landlords and tenants can enjoy cheaper fuel bills The...

As electric vehicles increasingly populate our roads and the necessity for accessible charging grows, enquiries about electric vehicle chargepoints when buying...

Adding value to a home can be the difference between a quick, successful sale and waiting months for the right person...

A Labour council has revealed that it’s bought 15 open market homes, beefed up  their energy efficiency and will use them...

Rightmove has unveiled its Autumnal marketing campaign, with a new advert aiming to convince potential buyers that they should have ‘belief’...

There is much debate about energy efficiency right now and about expected changes to minimum EPCs for private rental properties and...

In recent years, the UK private rented sector has witnessed a significant increase in government regulation aimed at raising standards for...

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

Increasing numbers of agent listings are highlighting green features as key selling points, Rightmove claims. It comes as the portal call for...

Agency acquirer Lomond has launched a new benefits and wellbeing platform for its 1,100 staff and pledged to raise £25,000 across...

Leaders has launched its latest sustainable branch. Following the opening of its first sustainable branch in Aylesbury earlier this year, Leaders has...

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, property commentator Jonathan Rolande, provides his take on the biggest stories from the past seven days.  For a long...

All landlords need to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPG), with few exemptions. As a property writer, landlord and Domestic Energy...

Landlords are now quite accustomed to the challenges of operating in a market where they are often perceived as the antagonist...

This article is partially based on “Plugging in to the Future”, NHBC Foundation, NF90, used by kind permission. As part of the...

Analysis by professional cash buyer and portfolio landlord, Landlord Buyer (part of Open Property Group), has revealed what costs make up...

Newcastle-based lettings agency Seekers has begun replacing its fleet of cars with electric vehicles. It comes as a clean air zone is...

Agents may like to market properties as “unique” and “exclusive” but an agency and auction brand may have a decent excuse...

The rising price of fuel and the wider cost of living crisis are causing significant concern and stress for UK homeowners...

Crest Nicholson has become the first UK housebuilder to have its science-based net-zero aim checked and validated by the Science Based...

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

Reducing gas and electricity bills is trumping environmental and regulatory concerns for buyers seeking more energy efficient homes, research suggests. Knight Frank’s...

Estate agency brand Beresfords is offering to pay one Essex-based resident’s utility bills for one year. The family-owned independent brand has launched...

Energy efficiency will become key considerations for buyers next year while those with cash will be preferred purchasers, Jackson-Stops has predicted. The...

Surveying is traditionally a male-dominated profession, and many women who have worked in the profession for many years report that at...

When the weather turns like it has, we use more energy to keep our homes cosy. However, this places increasing strain...

Determined first-time buyers are cutting back on going out and energy usage to still be able to save up for a...

With the sudden rise in energy prices in the last few months, many tenants will be feeling the pinch. Combine this...

Are landlords following the law? To answer this question, the Government grouped answers from its English Private Landlords Survey 2022 according...

Yorkshire estate agent Dacre Son & Hartley is aiming to offset more than 100 tons of carbon dioxide emissions. The brand is...

The worst cost-of-living crisis in generations is everywhere we look and agents – and the property industry more widely – are...

The Government yesterday unveiled its long-awaited package of energy bill support for businesses. It will help firms including high street estate agents...

Amid a cost-of-living crisis, not to mention the uncertainty of a post-Covid economy, real estate businesses across the UK don’t have...

Home hunters are increasingly searching for eco-friendly homes amid concerns about rising energy bills, figures suggest. New data from Legal & General...

From housebuilding to planning laws and stamp duty reform, agents and property professionals were ready with plenty of suggestions for Liz...

Empty nesters may be considering downsizing their home this September as their children set off to university, whilst other downsizers are...

Tenants are becoming more discerning – not just about the properties they choose to rent but who they rent from too. With...

Increasing numbers of buyers are gazundering or ‘price chipping’ on their offers to force property sellers and agents into last minute...

Property marketing provider NicheCom has gained carbon neutral status. It has been working with Carbon Footprint Ltd over the past six months...

Research carried out by Rightmove has revealed the home features which have grown the most in popularity, with garden offices topping...

With green issues on the agenda more than ever, homeowners wanting to learn more about making their homes more eco-friendly have...

As temperatures rise and the holidays begin many of us will be looking to enjoy our gardens and make improvements to...

Homes with electric car charging points are commanding a 5% premium, research claims. Motoring website RegCarCheck compared average house prices using data...

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

A wide range of upcoming legislative changes will affect the private rented sector. From new carbon monoxide alarm regulations to renters...

It’s the fifth anniversary of the Grenfell fire tragedy, but are high rises any safer today than they were then? On 14th...

Accessibility to charging facilities is becoming an increasingly important factor for home buyers in affluent neighbourhoods where electric vehicle adoption is...

With Earth Day in April and Environment Day looming in June, all businesses and individuals are becoming more aware of their...

More than half of properties across England and Wales only meet insulation standards of 1976 or older. The startling figures, based on...

Surveyors have revealed the key issues coming up in reports that could stifle sales or reduce offers. The most common issues over...

The property recruitment market seems to be moving as fast as house prices. Here are some of the latest moves that took...

The government’s long awaited Energy Security Strategy has failed to spark excitement among estate agents. The government unveiled its plans to create...

Propertymark says only a national retrofitting programme  can make UK homes more energy efficient - and it says a new government...

Buyers are focusing increasingly on green fixtures and fittings according to a new study. Insurance firm Aviva says the most in-demand features...

John D Wood - which along with Hamptons is regarded as the prime end of the suite of agency brands now...

Property events and functions are now back in full swing, with 2022 likely to be the first ‘normal’ year for this...

Here’s the odd thing about interest rates - we all care about them, but they don’t directly affect that many people...

Propertymark has appointed an insider to the key role of policy adviser - effectively the position vacated last month by industry...

At the risk of mixing my metaphors, any mention of energy has become something of a blue touch paper in the...

The price of new build homes could soar if developers are expected to pay for additional energy efficiency measures not necessarily...

An agency that operates across and around Bristol is the latest to declare its commitment to go carbon neutral. The associate director...

Buying agency Middleton Advisors has made a commitment to go carbon neutral - and its method may be a template for...

Energy Performance Certificates are “misleading” indicators of zero carbon buildings and should no longer be used as official guides to help...

The push for greater sustainability, energy efficiency and generally being ‘green’ has existed in the agency world for several years -...

We have been speaking with many agents over the past months and the story appears the same with them all. There...

In this article, the team at The Lettings Hub - which aims to offer tech-driven solutions for the rental market - outline...

There’s been a huge rise in references to electric car charging within property listings submitted to Rightmove. The number of homes listed...

We have all heard the terrible forecasts and listened to Sir David Attenborough’s speeches on the environment and the “we still...

Rightmove is at the centre of a revolutionary advertising initiative involving Channel 4’s Location, Location, Location. Using Artificial Intelligence technology, a digital...

As we motor towards the next major global climate change conference – the UN’s COP26 being held in Glasgow from 31...

Implementing measures recommended in an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) could boost the sales price of a property for a vendor, the...

Awful isn’t it? Where was that sunshine? Well, the clouds have parted when it comes to fund-raising as the industry continues...

The average size of homes in England has plummeted by over 10 per cent in the past four decades. Research from ElectricalDirect...

Taking photographs or video footage during a routine property inspection can be a contentious subject. While landlords have every right to...

Trust the process: subscribe your landlords and tenants to Task Plans and receive automated prompts when it’s the right time to...

Around 2.66 million landlords were operational in Great Britain in 2019, according to data estimations previously released by Hamptons International. Of those...

It’s a big ask to expect anyone to suddenly change what they have always done, particularly if their results have proven...

In this week’s In Conversation Today, we have one of the most familiar names in agency on board for a Q&A....

On 28 April 2021, Fixflo ran the first in a series of quarterly legal update webinars with David Smith, Partner at...

Property owners who play it cool when it comes to marketing their home find their frustration soon becomes overheated. The constant we...

Have you found yourself asking the question: “what is the difference between an API and an App?” No doubt we are all...

Earlier this month, Fixflo held a webinar with David Cox, legal and compliance director of Rightmove, to discuss key government policies...

Conveyancers should consider the provision of electric vehicle parking and charging in transactions according to a legal company. Law firm says that...

Unsurprisingly it’s been a busy few months in the property market so far this year, and a busy few months in...

Fixflo’s webinar on February 9 saw an industry panel debate 2021’s threats and opportunities for letting agents. The panel discussed a range...

It’s now more than a year since the government offered an additional £4 million to councils to combat rogue landlords. At the...

The property market became somewhat fractious during 2020. After receiving a much-needed boost with the promise of stamp duty relief, things...