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The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has pledged £90,000 to the Chartered Surveyors Student Bursary Programme to support new entrants...

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has appointed Victor Olowe as the chair of its new Valuation Assurance Committee (VAC).  Olowe...

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...

The number of mortgage approvals for house purchase fell for the third consecutive month in June but property professionals remain optimistic...

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

There’s been a “substantial rise” in landlords exiting the market or downsizing their portfolios, analysis by TwentyEA has found.   Figures from the...

Propertymark and RICS are among industry bodies that have backed an open letter to the new Housing Secretary calling for the...

The UK sales and lettings markets are in a state of flux, but an upcoming webinar from Reapit, the leading technology...

The Single-Family Rental (SFR) sector is experiencing rapid growth in the UK, presenting a unique opportunity for local lettings and estate...

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) continue to make headlines, and unfortunately, it’s once again for the wrong reasons. A recent investigation by Which?...

The General Election sparked an early summer slowdown for London’s prime housing market, research suggests. Analysis of the prime London housing market...

A new estate agency dedicated to improving the house moving process has launched in the Gloucestershire and Worcestershire areas. Founded by James...

Sentiment about sales volumes among surveyors and estate agents is at its most upbeat level for more than two years and...

Energy assessor trade body the Property Energy Professionals Association has hit back at claims about the accuracy of work by professionals...

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...

Interest rates were held for the sixth consecutive Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting yesterday, as agents expressed hope of a cut...

You have to wonder who is advising Rishi Sunak these days. Months ago, Silverstone must have seemed a terrific venue to hold...

There’s been a broadly warm response from much of the property industry to Labour’s manifesto, but a call for more detail...

The latest residential market sentiment survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors suggests confidence in the housing market is beginning...

Buyers and sellers are proving determined to press ahead with their home moves despite the looming General Election, research suggests.   Data...

Anyone who has ever bought or sold a house, knows the frustration and disappointment when a sale falls through. The excitement of...

Prime London property sales are taking longer to go through once under offer, which is creating a vicious cycle of fall-throughs,...

In the fast-paced world of property, staying top-of-mind with your clients is crucial. And what better way to do this than...

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...

MPs are set to begin their inquiry into improving the home buying and selling process today. The Levelling Up, Housing and Communities...

Around one in 10 buyers who failed to get a survey on a property purchase have gone on to find issues...

Agency stock has hit a three-year high but sales expectations have dipped as hopes of an imminent interest rate cut fade,...

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

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

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

The property market appears to be benefiting from the much-hoped for spring bounce, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors...

Interest rates were held for the fifth consecutive time after the latest Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting yesterday. The...

The gap between the price a seller wants and what a buyer is willing to pay is at risk of widening,...

Estate agency stock has hit the highest level since February 2021, new figures from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)...

Female agents have shared their view on representation and opportunities in the sector to mark International Women’s Day. Industry data shows while...

Agents would be happy to pay for regulation but the sector should be wary of costs, a Propertymark executive has told...

Average house prices fell 1.4% during 2023, Land Registry data has revealed. The latest Land Registry House Price Index for December 2023...

A drop in house prices remains likely for 2024 despite recent rises and improving sentiment. The latest Halifax house price index showed...

With a combined value surpassing £7.4 trillion, the UK’s 29 million residential properties represent a vital national asset, and for homeowners,...

Homebuyer and seller activity has finally started to turn positive, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) suggests. The latest...

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

Former agency founder and property marketing veteran John Durrant has challenged Propertymark and RICS to take a leadership on the contentious...

Negative outlooks appear to be reducing amid property professionals as falling mortgage rates filter through to the housing market, according to...

The level of mortgage approvals hit a four-month high in November, Bank of England data reveals. There were 50,067 mortgage approvals in...

Average house prices fell annually for the second consecutive month during October, Land Registry figures show. The data may only reflect activity...

Agents and surveyors are at their most positive about the housing market for the first time since January 2022. The November 2023...

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

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has published an updated UK supplement of its ‘Red Book’ – its master document...

House price growth fell to its lowest annual rate since 2012 in August, official data shows. The latest Land Registry House Price...

September has been ‘underwhelming’ for sales in prime London except for at the high-end £5m price point, figures suggest. Separate analysis from...

Property professionals remain negative about the prospects for the housing market over the coming months amid low buyer demand and fewer...

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

Dexters has become the first estate agent in the UK to gain an Ofsted accreditation for its academy. The agency’s academy invests...

Prime estate agent John D Wood & Co has named a new Head of Sales and claims this marks “a new...

Welcome back to the second instalment of our blog series on social media marketing tips for estate agents! In part one,...

The mortgage rate rollercoaster is finally winding down but pressure will remain on the property market, Knight Frank claims. New commentary from...

Even the super-rich don’t seem to be immune from the property market slowdown, Knight Frank’s latest Global Super-Prime Intelligence Report, following sales...

High mortgage rates and a lack of supply may mean the prime property market misses its typical seasonal boost in the...

Estate agency has changed. No longer is it required to sit in a high street office working the old way. Provide a...

Marketing expert Simon Leadbetter has recommended that Purplebricks absorb its owner’s brand to consolidate its market position.  Leadbetter, former group marketing director...

As money laundering compliance marks its twentieth year, more and more estate agents are being fined for breaches of HMRC’s ID...

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has been granted observer status for this year's UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) to...

The term mixed-tenure development usually refers to residential developments where different residential tenures are provided on the same site. Typically, tenure was...

The latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors housing market snapshot shows the increasing damage being wrought by high interest rates. The RICS...

Propertymark says that sellers who strive to find a “middle ground” in today’s difficult market can still turn a healthy profit...

As the Governor, Andrew Bailey, announces his plans to install heat pumps at the Bank of England, we are increasingly hearing...

House prices will fall by at least another 5% between now and Christmas, a property group has warned, creating tough times...

Property market activity has returned to levels last seen in the aftermath of last October’s mini Budget, data from the Royal...

House prices are falling at their fastest rate in 12 years, dropping £7,500 on average over the past 12 months, according...

By adopting a top-notch Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution, you're not only opening doors to acquiring new customers and nurturing existing...

New laws are set to give more estate agents the chance to sell charity land – as long as you are...

Step right up and witness the extraordinary world of Estate Agents as they embrace the power of biometric checks, turning the...

Countrywide Surveying Services (CSS) has delivered a 100% pass rate from its latest batch of training academy graduates.  The 11 trainees are...

Two sets of housing data have suggested a declining property market, with further price drops on the horizon. Halifax has recorded the...

They dropped like a stone - that’s the verdict on property sales from a leading business analyst. Sarah Coles of Hargreaves Lansdown...

In simple terms, as you are probably aware, ‘lenders’ are the organisations who loan you something, in this case money to...

Toscafund Asset Management chief economist Savvas Savouri has slammed the use of ‘outdated metrics’ when measuring the housing market. The investment firm...

As an estate or letting agent, you may already know that having a strong online presence is crucial for success in...

High borrowing costs and an uncertain economic outlook remaining the main challenges for homebuyers, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)...

Property professionals have given their backing to new guidance on cladding. A webinar poll by Countrywide Surveying Services (CSS) has revealed that...

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

The property market remains weak but there are long-term signs of stability, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) claims. The latest...

Agents are taking almost a month longer to sell homes than last year as the market adjusts to new pricing, seller...

The Landsite platform for real estate professionals has partnered with RICS to provide its members with access to its features. The digital...

Proptech firm iamproperty has launched a new survey module for its movebutler sales progression platform. The new module encourages surveys as early...

Trade and representative bodies representing the legal, surveying, estate agency and property management sectors have launched the fourth iteration of the...

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

Estate agents have expressed hope that the latest interest rate rise is the last after the Bank of England increased the...

The Home Buying and Selling Group (HBSG) has announced a new update to the Leasehold Property Enquiries (LPE1) form, which it...

The property market looks to have avoided ‘heading over a cliff,’ Knight Frank suggests. Analysis by the agency brand suggests the further it...

A more stable picture of the housing market may be emerging, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has suggested. It comes...

Black mould associated with condensation is becoming an increasing problem for homes in the UK and following the tragic death of...

Zoopla has launched a six week promotion aimed at helping agents meet business objectives - and there’s a special Valentine’s deal...

Lies, damned lies, and statistics this week. I don’t know about you, but sometimes I feel as though I’m being bombarded...

Property professionals have started the year in a relatively less despondent mood compared with the end of 2022 but the market...

The cost of living crisis in the UK has majorly impacted thousands of peoples’ plans to move home, with mortgage lending...

The ‘fizz’ has left the market, an industry veteran has claimed after the Nationwide House Price Index revealed a second consecutive...