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EVER since Rishi Sunak stood in the rain and effectively announced he’d soon be moving house, Labour have been saying the...

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

In a week when the election campaign descended into claim and counterclaim of lies over tax plans and Nigel Farage was...

If you want to hear of a tale for our industry’s times - featuring housing shortages, planning disputes, rampant  inflation and...

When the Chancellor stood up to deliver the Spring Budget on Wednesday, those of us in the property business could be...

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

When Chancellor Jeremy Hunt gets to his feet on Wednesday to deliver his Autumn Statement, he should consider offering support to...

Paul Johnson, Head of Corporate Sales at Leaders Romans Group (LRG) Commercial property has historically been viewed as the more profitable asset...

New data from respected consultancy TwentyEA showed that the market is proving unexpectedly resilient - and in the case of new...

A new report highlights levels of agency pay across the property sector. The figures, from Rayner Personnel’s latest Property Sector Salary Report,...

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

It seems as if optimism is out of fashion right now: just look at the headlines to see what I mean....

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

As we move closer to the end of the year, we invariably begin to think of what 2023 will bring, how...

Scotland may face “serious labour shortages” due to its relatively high property buying taxes compared with in England, a leading agent...

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

Late last week, Leeds Building Society announced that it would no longer lend on second homes to concentrate on first-time buyers...

Stock shortages are seeing one in 10 homes get snapped up within 14 days of entering the market, GetAgent claims. The agent...

Reapit’s AgencyCloud users now have access to proptech firm Viewber. Agents will be able to use vetted “Viewbers” to help secure viewings...

Estate agents are being urged to reassess their fee structure and not be afraid to reflect the time and level of...

It’s easy to overestimate the importance of something in one’s own industry or work, but there seems good reason for believing...

In June, the biggest pilot scheme of a four-day working week anywhere in the world will begin in Britain, with more...

One of the country’s leading estate agents has played down the significance of the latest house price index which at first...

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

If you want to sex-up the Chancellor’s financial statement scheduled for lunchtime on Wednesday, you’d call it a Budget or a...

A prominent trade body says the property industry must do more to recognise and support those with mental health issues. The Association...

A leading agent and market commentator says he has identified one part of the UK where the current stock shortage is...

There’s been huge sale price inflation in the rarified high-end country estate market according to a buying agent. Jess Simpson, who runs...

Buyers typically pay 10.8 per cent extra for chain-free properties than for similar homes with chains, according to new research. Website GetAgent...

Planning delays, labour shortages and the surging price of building materials are combining to sharply cut the number of new homes...

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

It’s been a busy and arguably fruitful year for the property market, with an eager consumer base pushing forwards with their...

EweMove - the hybrid brand owned by The Property Franchise Group - says its operating model effectively solves a reported staff...

A recruitment expert says the estate agency industry has joined those sectors suffering from a shortage of staff. And in the case...

A leading business consultancy is warning that supply chain shortages as a result of Brexit and the pandemic will push up...

Day in, day out, I see how good estate agents really are.  Whether it’s in my day job on Location, Location, Location...

Rightmove data released this morning shows that the average asking price of a detached house has risen literally 10 times the...

New data shows the strongest quarter for new build home registrations since 2007.  According to NHBC, the new home warranty and insurance...

The stamp duty holiday came and went with much fanfare. For many buyers it represented a rare opportunity to make some...

Annual house price growth remains above 10 per cent despite a small monthly dip in July according to the Nationwide. A 0.5...

The already-high fall-through rate for transactions is likely to be supercharged by the impending end of the tapered stamp duty holiday...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? I’m Jamie Cooke, Co-Founder and Managing Director of iamsold, part...

Shock price rises in materials are set to make new build homes more expensive if a warning from leading industry figures...

For many, the funeral of HRH Prince Philip will be a solemn affair, while for some it will also be a...

We’re just a few days from December so why not get into the festive spirit a little early and get some...

A leading industry recruitment expert says our industry is facing its worst personnel shortage in a generation. Anthony Hesse, managing director of...

Theresa May arrived in Downing Street some three years ago - but her premiership has not been a smooth ride. As she...

No, this isn’t about Brexit. But as the saga of leaving the EU is likely to bring about the downfall of...

There were 102,330 residential property transactions in December - that’s up 3.6 per cent on the same month last year on...

The Property Personnel recruitment consultancy says more job-sharing could be introduced in the industry, preventing talent going to waste.  Managing director Anthony...

The estate agency sector “is experiencing the worst staff shortages in a generation at a point when the property market is...

‘Respect’ is the new mantra for politicians: whether it’s about street gang leaders, social media trolls or those on either side...

A survey of just over 2,000 candidates and 1,000 employers across London’s residential property market suggests over half of them believe...

The chronic shortage of housing supply in the UK relative to demand has been a national issue for decades. The Government...

The East of England, which takes in areas from Hertfordshire to Norfolk, has recorded the biggest hike in property prices over...

The chief executive of one of Britain’s top house builders is warning that the industry must do more to prevent an...

There were some absolutely brilliant figures released recently by telephone answering specialist, Moneypenny.  The highest call volumes diverted from agents to Moneypenny occurred between 10am-11am...

With the number of new homes being built across the UK still significantly below the level needed to meet demand, housebuilders...

Rightmove says fewer new sellers are coming to market, with this month’s total some 5.3 per cent below the monthly average...

The sense of gathering momentum for the Leave campaign ahead of the upcoming EU referendum is causing high levels of uncertainty...

Access to labour is a continuing problem for the construction industry and may worsen if Britain leaves the European Union, according...

Property has long been a safe investment. Before the downturn in 2008, sellers were able to gain a healthy capital return.  Post-economic...

The Town and Country Planning Association has plunged itself into the debate over Britain’s housing, saying that younger people unable to...

Housing minister has Brandon Lewis has thrown his weight behind the right of foreign investors to purchase buy to let properties,...

Statistics have been published to suggest that much of Britain’s housing crisis is down to a shortage of skilled labour and...

The Royal Institution for Chartered Surveyors says it supports a call by housing minister Brandon Lewis for personnel retiring from the...

Labour would introduce the mansion tax within its first 100 days in power, according to party leader Ed Miliband. He says the...