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Average house prices and mortgage approvals hit new highs during the summer months, in a positive sign for the property market. Nationwide...

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

Marketing consultancy We Are Unchained has unveiled details of its autumn masterclass tour. The brand’s highly acclaimed "30 Years of Marketing in...

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...

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

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

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

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...

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 buyers’ actions during viewings suggests many effectively ignore the truly important features, and are instead distracted by...

Google estimates that 70% of a customer’s buying decision is made online before they contact you for the first time. And who...

One of the most popular recent additions to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show has been the Balcony and Container Gardens category....

The most predictable event of the year is underway. After months of talking about how taxes won’t rise for working people,...

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...

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

Winkworth has expanded into the West Midlands with its first office in Warwickshire. The agency franchise brand has setup in the Regency...

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

The Law Society may have seen-off a no-confidence vote but disgruntled solicitors have vowed to keep up the pressure on the...

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

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? I’m Paul Halliwell and my VMC business card says “Executive...

Further consumer education is needed to remove the stigma of auction property sales, iamproperty co-founder Jamie Cooke claims. Cooke has suggested TV...

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...

Complete guidance on Material Information parts A, B and C has been live in the property industry since last November. While...

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

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...

Agents in the East of England could face the toughest task filling the void left by first-time buyer Stamp Duty relief...

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

A war of words is escalating between OnTheMarket owner CoStar and its rival Realtor.com in the US. It comes as CoStar was...

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...

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

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

A lack of supply and mortgage affordability remains a challenge for buyers as average house prices dipped slightly on a monthly...

So, now we know. After weeks of reports predicting a Labour landslide, Keir Starmer is indeed unpacking his boxes and settling into...

As mortgage rates remain high, estate agents report that housing market conditions continue to be demanding. A 0.1% fall in the average...

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

A senior female Leaders Romans Group (LRG) executive has revealed how she combats imposter syndrome in the workplace. Kim Lidbury, group director...

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 recent dip in inflation to 2% for the first time in three years brings a glimmer of optimism in the...

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

A PropTech platform that links buyers with estate agents’ off-market listings has won £800,000 in new investment.   The platform is called...

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

New research reveals nearly half a million homes could be built across London on land that currently lies derelict amid 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...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? I’m Lee O’Brien, Managing Director of iad UK. In your experience,...

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

You may not have realised, but yesterday, the new government’s housing policy was agreed. No, I’m not talking about the new ‘Freedom...

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...

Harrisons Homes has created a 1940s-themed branch window at its office in Sittingbourne to mark the 80th anniversary of D Day. It...

This year the 'Do It For Dom' charity event is returning as an adventure challenge. Dominic Subbiani is a joint owner of...

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

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

The rate of inflation slowed to 2.3% in April, Office for National Statistics (ONS) data shows. It means the consumer price index...

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...

Foxtons has been backed by a senior analyst to return to its previous peak earnings. A note from Singer Capital Markets suggested...

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

Estate agents and lettings agents have a legal obligation to protect themselves from money laundering and as such you must recognise...

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

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...

Sky News is reporting that up to 30 Conservative MPs are threatening to rebel against the government’s approach to ground rents...

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

Purplebricks has launched launched a mortgage divison, known formally as Purplebricks Mortgages Limited This will see a team of more than 150...

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...

The average price of a home in Wales fell to £229,263 in the first quarter of 2024, making this the fifth...

A property consultancy is calling for improved accreditation for Energy Performance Certificate assessors. Re:solve Real Estate - which specialises in commercial property...

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

Agents Giving says its Fundraising Champions of the Year Awards 2024 are now open for entries. You can enter the awards yourself...

Some 83% of estate agents are proud of their profession, says a new survey. The poll of 1,728 estate agents, commissioned by...

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

Would-be home-buyers are enjoying the highest level of spring-time choice of homes in five years says Zoopla. The portal claims that there...

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...

Gender-based discrimination remains an issue with the estate agency sector and many female victims are choosing not to report issues, an...

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

Fraud poses a significant challenge for residential conveyancers, with criminals often attempting to exploit the transaction process for money laundering purposes. The...