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One key point of difference in the parties’ housing policies during the recent general election campaign was that the Conservative Party...

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

Most households in England today are ‘under-occupying’ their homes, according to the think tank the Resolution Foundation. And it says there doesn’t...

A consumer group and a removals firm claims to have identified the busiest day of the year for house moves -...

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

Higher mortgage rates will push more people than expected into poverty, research warns. Analysis by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) highlights...

Two years of rising interest rates, the withdrawal of first-time buyer support, planning delays and a string of broken promises has...

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

So it’s a Labour landslide but it’s not like 1997. I remember the last time as if it were yesterday. May 1st, 1997....

The Conservatives are set to lose nearly half of homeowner votes on Thursday, latest polling from national estate agency Jackson-Stops reveals.  In...

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

Institutional investors and "for-profit" registered providers are set to play an increasingly vital role in tackling the UK's affordable housing crisis,...

The announcement by the Bank Of England that interest rates will remain fixed at 5.25% for the seventh month in a...

A Labour frontbencher has failed to explain why the party has no plans to reform council tax based, in most cases,...

Win, lose or draw for the political hopefuls standing as candidates in the upcoming general election, it is likely that the...

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

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

An influential consumer body is demanding a complete overhaul of Energy Performance Certificates. Which? says that with millions of households across the...

A coalition of organisations representing consumers, financial institutions and energy suppliers has written to the Department for Energy Security and Net...

Stamp duty rebates and cash to improve energy efficiency are being demanded by one of the country’s biggest mortgage lenders in...

Thousands of people will be invited to take part in new research to help provide information on why one particularly badly...

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

Artificial Intelligence is now a part of all our lives, but my attention was grabbed recently by an AI critique of...

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

Lenders are predicting a busy quarter for supply and demand of mortgages. The Bank of England’s latest Credit Conditions Survey showed lenders...

Interesting report this week in Estate Agent Today on an analysis by the Resolution Foundation thinktank which suggests that the UK’s...

SPRING cleaning is an annual ritual for many households, but firms in the property sector would do well to spend some...

Last week the Government published new housing data which has largely gone unreported.  The vacuum was probably linked to the Budget, and...

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has secured agreements from eight freeholders to remove “problematic ground rent” terms from leases. The competition...

Every year the media writes a lot about house price crashes, and often pose the question whether this is the year...

Downsizers across England and Wales could unlock an average £305,090 by moving from a four bed to a two-bed home, according...

Compared with a decade ago, today's first-time buyers are older, more likely to buy with a partner and more likely to...

The housing market is "turning a page" with fewer price reductions and higher achieved prices, Hamptons claims. A January market activity update...

With the exception of lockdown, new home registrations have bumped along consistently for the last 15 years. But things are changing...

Compared with a decade ago, today's first-time buyers are older, more likely to buy with a partner and more likely to...

The average household in England and Wales who purchased in the past 20 years and sold last year achieved profits of...

Lower interest rates and real wage growth will halt price falls next year but sales will remain lower, Hamptons has predicted  Forecasts...

March was the most popular month for completions this year as sales took longer and buyers focused on affordability, analysis has...

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

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

There has no doubt been many commenting on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s recent Autumn Statement held a couple of weeks ago. We...

Household finances remain stretched and the full impact of higher interest rates and mortgage pricing has yet to fully hit the...

There has no doubt been many commenting on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s recent Autumn Statement held a couple of weeks ago. We...

It wasn’t exactly a champagne statement. More like Prosecco.  But, nevertheless, there are reasons to be cheerful in the wake of Jeremy...

House price falls could continue into 2024 as high interest rates continue to make it difficult for homebuyers to transact, an...

By Neil Cobbold Recent data from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities show that 24,260 households served a valid Section...

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

London and the Home Counties have topped the list of ‘hotspots’ for potential house sales, according to a new Pre Mover...

While some landlords may have breathed a sigh of relief following Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak’s announcement on energy upgrades, I suspect...

Build to Rent (BTR) is the UK’s fastest-growing sector and this trend looks set to continue throughout 2023 and beyond. The...

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

House prices won’t fall by as much as the 1990s and 2008 financial crashes but it will take until 2025 for...

A house removal specialist and a consumer property group reckon they’ve discovered the busiest day of the year for moving. It’s Friday...

We all want more transactions - the Holy Grail when it comes to agencies’ bottom lines - but an interesting aspect...

Only the top 10% of income earners can afford an average house with less than five years of income in England,...

According to research, the average cost of home insurance was £300 in 2022 – a record low. However, this could increase...

The market share of online and hybrid agents reduced further during the second quarter of 2023, new figures show. Analysis from property...

Mortgage lending criteria and products are failing to keep up with more energy-efficient homebuilding techniques, it has been claimed. The Home Builders...

The hit to the economy from soaring mortgage rates will be equivalent to a 2p income tax hike, new analysis by...

Homeowners face paying an extra £3,000 for their mortgage next year, new research suggests. Analysis from the Resolution Foundation thintank suggests that...

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

Average UK house prices declined last month for the first time in three months, Halifax claims. The lender’s latest House Price Index...

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

The financial regulator has revised its own data on how many mortgage borrowers may face repayment difficulties as it calls on...

Home-movers have been identified as one of the most attractive consumer groups during the cost-of-living crisis, contributing an estimated £29 billion...

Annual house price growth has fallen for the first time since June 2020 and is now at its weakest level since...

A senior banking figure has called for Stamp Duty rebates on property purchases to help create greener homes as research shows...

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

Should commercial properties be converted into homes? I think so. I don’t mean the upscale barns becoming large houses, or the fashionable...

If journalists believed everything they received in their inboxes, you’d be forgiven for thinking the private rental sector was a shiny,...

Agents have expressed disappointment at the lack of support for homeowners and landlords to make their homes more energy efficient. It comes...

Plenty of inspirational examples of fundraising activities by agents and property professionals have been coming in from the end of 2022. Whatever...

Scammers are “bombarding” homeowners with fraudulent offers on green energy or insulation to allegedly boost their property value and cash in...

The directors of London agent Churchill and Mathesons have taken on a Fine & Country license to cater for the upper...

Increasing numbers of property buyers are now taking out mortgages with terms of more than 30 years, new figures show. The latest...

In this feature, Jonathan Daines looks at how landlords can do their bit to make the rental market greener. Global leaders have...

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt warned tough times were coming ahead of his Autumn Statement yesterday and agents were left with plenty to...

Regional estate agent Miles & Barr is showing its support for the home nations at this month’s World Cup with free...

Property professionals are hoping for calmer markets after Rishi Sunak was confirmed as the new UK Prime Minister yesterday. Sunak won the...

The latest research from property consultancy Knight Frank has set out which areas of the UK have the largest proportion of...

The share of homeowners struggling to repay their mortgages could hit the same peak levels of the 2008 financial crisis by...

New-build buyers will save on average around £2,600 a year in energy bills, research claims. Analysis based on Government’s Energy Performance Certificate...

First-time buyers and homeowners seeking to sell alike are worried and confused about the current state of the housing market. With the average...

Interest rate rises are driving an increase in homes for sale, research claims. National estate agency Jackson-Stops has analysed Rightmove data and...

The Bank of England increased interest rates to their highest level since the financial crisis yesterday, prompting fears of higher cost...

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

Time is up for Boris Johnson's tenure as Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party, serving 3 years and 44...

Prime London discounts are widening and tempting buyers but there are longer term economic risks that could hit the property market,...

Tackling the cost of utility bills has been highlighted as the top priority that new Prime Minister Liz Truss should focus...

Lower income households and homebuyers could start seeing their mortgage options dwindle as interest rates rise and the cost of living...

Hamptons is anticipating an 12% drop in property transactions across Great Britain next year as interest rate rises and the cost of...

Downsizing could become more attractive to older homeowners as the cost of living crisis intensifies, Savills claims. It comes as analysis by...

The increased energy price cap could hit first-time buyers and the wider property market, new research suggests. It comes as households are...

Inflation remains a bigger concern to homeowners than house prices but potential vendors may get sensitive if prices drop, research suggests. A...

Thousands more leaseholders are expected to see ground rents cut and some may even receive refunds. It forms part of the Competition...

In this Guides & Tips piece, Brian Murphy, Head of Lending at Mortgage Advice Bureau, offers insight into what rate rises...

The right investment can help agents to thrive even during the current cost-of-living crisis. That’s according to cloud-based CRM solution Openview,...

The latest house price index from Zoopla has suggested the market remains resilient in the face of the cost-of-living crisis, but...

A record share of buyers are leaving London to purchase their first home, research shows. Analysis by Hamptons found that a record...

Unless you have been living under a rock since the end of last year, you won’t need to be told about...