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The National Leasehold Campaign’s (NLC) heroic journey to get reform of the controversial tenure type on the statute book has hit...

Industry figure Charlie Lamdin is set to launch a new crowd-sourced Public House Price Index as he declares war against property...

Agents can now access pre-populated material information forms through iamproperty. Users of iamproperty’s movebutler platform can use the feature, helping save time...

The ‘UK Seniors Housing Market Update Q2 2024’ from Knight Frank brings positive news that the supply of new seniors housing...

Increasing numbers of homebuyers are taking out bridging loans to prevent a chain from collapsing. The latest Bridging Trends industry report shows...

Savills has produced a strong ‘half year report’ to shareholders - but with an interesting take on how it’s operating in...

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

An increase in agents, fees and rising take-up of its extra packages contributed to a 6% annual rise in average revenue...

Views are sought from all heritage destinations with listed buildings across the UK to find out how much they pay on...

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

A vote of no-confidence in the Law Society over material information rules has failed. The Property Lawyers Action Group (PLAG), had arranged...

It’s so good to see housing at the top of the government’s agenda for change. Finally! The housing crisis has been met...

Cash buyers accounted for the highest percentage of market activity seen in the past decade and, so far this year, they’ve...

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

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

A date has been set for a vote of no confidence in the Law Society amid furore over its stance on...

An Irish estate agent has come up with a solution to For Sale boards that can get damaged by bad weather. Auctioneera...

In the later stages of an election when the Conservatives’ best chance of success is forcing an own goal by Labour,...

Zoopla has announced two new artificial intelligence (AI)-backed features to increase the number of high-intent buyers on its site.  The portal has...

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

Property supply has hit its highest level for eight years, Zoopla data shows. The latest Zoopla House Price Index shows the average...

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

Auction is gearing up for further growth with a traditional strong spring market anticipated off the back of a record-breaking quarter...

The allure of Victorian architecture continues to captivate homebuyers, Rightmove suggests. Analysis by the portal shows Victorian homes are the most searched...

Just as the Nationwide showed the impact of rising mortgage costs on house prices, so another raft of lenders have made...

Touching tributes have been paid to long-standing estate agency franchisee Camran Ishaq, who has passed away at the age of 41. Ishaq...

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

2023 was the highest year on record for ‘rental scam’ searches in the UK, with an increase of 11% from 2022...

The world of PR can feel like a crowded marketplace, where shouting your message the loudest doesn't guarantee anyone hears it....

Spicerhaart's top performers have been honoured at an awards ceremony showcasing the agency brand’s culture. The 2024 Elevate Awards were hosted by...

Global property consultancy Knight Frank has launched its latest UK Build to Rent Market Update, revealing that investment in the UK...

Savills has claimed most of the property markets It operates in are past “peak uncertainty” after posting lower revenues and profits...

Property market conditions in the new-build sector are likely to remain subdued this year. Persimmon has claimed. An outlook in the house...

In celebration of International Women's Day, Tunbridge Wells property services company Presence & Co. proudly spotlights the exceptional achievements of our...

Agents are hopeful of support for the property market in today’s Spring Budget. It could be the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s final fiscal...

There are often very grim snapshots of the current property crisis.  But one of the most shocking I’ve read in a long...

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

The closing bell is ringing for estate and letting agents across the UK to participate in this year's Voice of the...

The Government’s proposal to introduce a new 1% deposit mortgage scheme to help young people onto the property ladder is unworkable...

Estate agency services provider Agent and Homes has appointed a professional investor and former asset manager as a non-executive director. Guy Bowles...

A first-of-its-kind degree has launched that focuses on residential estate agency. The Swindon campus of the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) has launched...

Yopa’s latest accounts for 2022 have revealed a “material uncertainty” that the business could continue ahead of a restructure in 2023. The...

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

UK housing costs hit £200bn for the first time in 2023, according to the latest research by Savills.  The analysis of private...

Reapit has unveiled a range of artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives to support agents. The agency software provider has launched an AI-powered property...

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

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

The emergence of the Digital property market represents the most profound shift for the industry itself since the advent of the...

While our own Government continues to tentatively encourage homeowners to carry out energy-efficient measures, they will no doubt be eagerly watching...

A shift towards self-employed estate agency models has contributed to a decline in estate agency branches, research suggests. Analysis by property data...

More than a third of property sales fell through last year, with buyers to blame in most cases. A survey by QuickMoveNow...

The chief executive and chief financial officer of Belvoir will lose their jobs if the brand’s merger with The Property Franchise...

As 2024 progresses, I expect to see an increase in the role that estate agents play in local communities. Once perceived...

The news in September that Birmingham City Council (‘Europe’s largest local authority’) had been forced to issue a Section 114 notice...

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

The number of Londoners leaving the capital to move elsewhere in Great Britain has fallen back this year but first-time buyers...

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

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

Average asking prices in December have fallen more than usual for the seasonal slowdown, Rightmove claims. The portal’s latest House Price Index...

One of the most heart-warming parts of my job is having the privilege to be the patron of Agents Giving, the...

I think we can all agree that the National Trading Standards Material Information reforms are a good thing for the property...

The borough of Richmond upon Thames in London has been crowned the happiest place to live in Great Britain, according to...

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

It was US disability rights advocate, Helen Keller, who said: ‘alone, we can do so little, together we can do so...

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

Houses prices stopped falling on a monthly basis for the first time since in six months during October but are still...

Estate agency insolvencies have increased by 11% over the past 12 months, research suggests. Analysis by audit and accountancy firm Mazars found...

The founders of Mr and Mrs Clarke, who sold the business to Belvoir last year, have left the franchise brand and...

The conveyancing process has been highlighted as a key pain point among buyers in the property transaction process. Research by anti-money laundering...

Trading Standards has insisted it is still on track to introduce parts B and C of material changes rules for property...

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

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

Inheritance Tax receipts for April to September 2023 have soared to £3.9 billion, some £0.4 billion higher than the same period...

What a waste. Islington council announced in recent days that it will buy back 310 ex-council houses this winter, to add to...

Customer service has been identified as one of the most important attributes when using an estate agent. A poll of 600 consumers...

LSL has described the transfer of its estate agency business to a franchise model as a success and said it expects...

Fixer-upper homes have become the most in-demand properties, Rightmove claims. The portal has analysed the home features that are driving the most...

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

The property transaction in England and Wales is a notoriously slow and fraught process, taking typically 150 days to complete, with...

Spicerhaart’s shift to a hybrid model and investment in the business and staff has contributed to a £5m loss for 2022,...

Property guru and TV presenter Phil Spencer has paid tribute to his parents after they died in a car crash at...

Cash purchasers, younger needs-based buyers and relocators are the driving force behind the current prime UK property market, according to research...

Shares in Foxtons rose 3.42% yesterday off the back of its interim results. The London agent’s half-year update shows while lettings revenue...

Foxtons has seen its sales revenues decline during the first half of the year but insists its turnaround is working. The London...

The Government has set out yet another attempt to meet it manifesto commitment to build 1m homes over this Parliament. Prime Minister...

Can you start by telling us a bit about yourself and how you got into the property industry? My name is Andrea...

Midlands property group Bond Wolfe has marked its 40th anniversary with a reception for 250 guests at Birmingham’s Town Hall, where...

Agents are facing challenges of rising price reductions but fewer listings are being withdrawn and the level of fall-throughs is dropping,...

Tackling economic crime is part of the day job for estate agents. But how can the latest digital ID tools help...

Auctions are increasingly moving online but firms are becoming concerned about chasing payments from buyers after the hammer falls. Research among members...

A competition to track down as many golden estate agent boards placed around Leeds as possible has been won by Grace...

Flat owners have seen their service charges rise by 8% over the past year, research suggests. A new service charge index launched...

The Guild of Property Professionals has recognised the achievements of its members during its 30th anniversary celebration and awards ceremony. The awards,...

Industry charity Agents Giving is asking the property industry to rally together for local food banks this week and beyond. Agents Giving...

Sustainability has become a watch word for businesses the world over but there’s one element of this equation that is too...

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

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

Next month’s much-anticipated Propertymark One conference is set to go out with a bang, the trade body has said – and...

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

LSL Property Services’ share price dipped yesterday after posting an operating loss in its 2022 annual accounts. Its results showed a group...