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

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

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

Homes in England are less affordable and in worse condition than those in most other developed nations, new research claims. Analysis from the...

A long-established Coventry estate agent has created a new “super office” in one of the city’s most historic areas as it...

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

The acquisition will boost the group’s presence in South London, and both branches will be re-branded to Portico. John Chase, director at...

Next week may not be the best time for agents to chase conveyancers waiting for Land Registry information. The Public and Commercial...

Staff at the Land Registry and its Scottish equivalent are among Government departments and civil servants who will take part in...

The Land Registry has said it anticipates ‘minimal disruption’ if a civil service strike goes ahead. Civil servants across 126 public sector...

Estate agents could face new transaction delays after the Land Registry and its Scottish equivalent were among Government departments and civil...

It has been six years since the UK voted to leave the European Union (EU). Political and economic debate continues to rumble...

From cardboard cutouts to selfie frames and knitted crowns, agency window displays are ready for the Platinum Jubilee. We have featured several...

NB Estate Agents has added a royal touch to its branch window display.  The Loughborough-based independent agent, which covers Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire,...

Agents from Leaders are getting into the Platinum Jubilee spirit across the country. The brand’s branches have added a royal touch to...

Agency proptech supplier Muuvo has partnered with Canopy to provide its RentPassport and RentTracking products. Muuvo provides software for agents to help...

Fundraising efforts featuring bikes, boats and James Bond all feature in this week's edition of Agents Do Charity. Remember, if you have...

It’s not an easy time for many renters (and homeowners). The cost of living is going up across the board for...

If the UK and its allies have been played by Russia over the Ukraine ‘invasion’, and it’s beginning to look that...

We’re building up towards both Christmas and the Awards season right now, and that gives plenty of opportunities for fund raising,...

Boris Johnson's sudden and unexpectedly ruthless Cabinet reshuffle, which drew comparisons with Margaret Thatcher's 'purge of the wets' in 1981, ended...

A trade union is demanding that the government ban emails from all employers outside office hours - and it wants emails...

Brexit means that the UK’s anti-money laundering laws are no longer governed by the European Union (EU), but any estate agents...

An estate agency is investigating how a swastika appeared in a photograph accompanying property details about a house on sale. The Grantham...

An estate agency has apologised after a bogus employee posted offensive comments about Prince Philip on a newly-created fake Facebook account. This...

Another TV programme will this weekend examine the fate of Suzy Lamplugh, the London estate agent who disappeared 35 years ago...

A leading property law expert says agents with international clients in parts of Europe should prepare for additional processes which may...

As regular readers will know, the Natter kickstarted a series last time out zoning in on local independent agents – the...

First details of the government’s programme to allow businesses to reopen have begun to emerge - with little comfort for estate...

The Atlantic Ocean is a vast space – some 4,000 miles eastwards across from the USA until land is met again....

The chair of the working group introducing mandatory examinations and qualifications for estate and letting agents says senior politicians will meet...

'It's a recipe, not a menu' is a mantra championed by a host of Keller Williams' millionaire estate agents. But what are...

Suddenly Brexit Day is nearly here. It may have taken three and a half years from the Referendum but the UK will,...

The European Union’s highest court has ruled that Airbnb is not subject to strict rules governing estate and lettings agents in...

With Brexit still unresolved, the domestic agenda has been pushed from the headlines by the seemingly overwhelming public and political discord...

Agents and property industry figures have given a clear message to the government six weeks ahead of the General Election -...

England rugby fans will have been disappointed to find out that Saturday's planned World Cup group stage clash with France in...

Labour’s Shadow Chancellor, who earlier this month told a newspaper that he wanted to introduce a Right To Buy policy for...

I think I speak for most people when I say that we are not currently where we thought we would be...

Our own industry’s upheaval over recent years has been no less dramatic than the turmoil at Westminster. The political earthquake has seen...

It’s now more than three years since the EU referendum result in June 2016, and we’re still no clearer on when...

Property sellers have been urged to list their properties now in the hope of selling their properties for maximum value within...

A recent survey conducted by comparison website GetAgent found that traditional high street agents have been given a firm thumbs up...

Home movers from the European Union have become less interested in moving to the UK, according to new research. Analysis of over...

UK estate agents charge the lowest commission out of any nation in the European Union, according to a recent study by...

UK estate agents charge the lowest commission in the European Union according to new research from a comparison website. Despite high levels...

Even with 2019 well underway, letting agents need to keep refining their long-term goals and business targets. For agencies with a...

The former boss of Emoov, the controversial Russell Quirk, has resuscitated his career as a public relations man and pro-Brexit commentator. Just...

A major UK city which previously appeared to have avoided Brexit-induced problems is now showing signs of being affected by political...

With a new year nearly upon us, it’s always a good idea to be aware of the major events that are...

Two reports have suggested London’s residential market may be damaged by Brexit - both the past two and a half years...

Owning a home has become almost impossible for many public sector workers across Britain, according to research from the union UNISON. Getting...

A downbeat report from property investment specialist London Central Portfolio says “there are very few causes for optimism in the domestic...

One of London’s leading estate agents says Brexit has had at worst a neutral effect on the housing market and may...

With the shelf life of recent housing ministers being on a par with football managers, it's perhaps little surprise that we're...

It’s been announced this morning that Dominic Raab - who became housing minister just a few months ago - is to...

A recent holiday in the US gave me an opportunity to catch up with property news over there - and surprisingly,...

Another new year is nearly upon us and, once we’ve got the season of mince pies, mulled wine, pigs in blankets,...

The UK estate agency and construction industries are not ready for the huge workload and responsibilities involved in the General Data...

Investors from countries as diverse as South Africa and Russia are getting a 21 per cent discount on UK property according...

New research has revealed that Britain's impending exit from the European Union is not a consideration for 71% of consumers. A study...

In this week’s Natter I’m going to get all political. Don’t worry, I won’t be giving my opinions on Brexit, Trump...

Being a leading world-class city comes at a price – they are the most expensive for occupiers and the most lucrative...

When it comes to provoking anger in property professionals, taxation takes some beating. Press releases are still arriving berating the December...

The housing industry has responded with shock, joy, and jitters, after Theresa May’s snap general election went catastrophically wrong, leaving her...

New research by business information firm Bloomberg suggests many thousands of London’s financial services jobs are under threat thanks to Brexit...

In this Natter we have an exclusive interview with David Cox, CEO of ARLA Propertymark and one of the best-known figures...

Propertymark, the new brand umbrella for the National Association of Estate Agents and the Association of Residential Letting Agents, is to...

Becky Fatemi of central London estate agency Rokstone says prime areas of the capital are to suffer a “prolonged phase of...

It is fair to say that 2016 is a year full of surprises. Anyone who had the foresight to predict Britain...

The latest Hometrack cities index suggests that London house prices in the last quarter recorded the lowest growth for 20 months...

The government needs to provide more details of what could happen to European Union employees after the UK leaves the EU,...

Against the trend of some recent market snapshots, the National Association of Estate Agents says there has been a sharp drop...

A survey of 1,200 people buying and selling shows that 13 per cent of those questioned “have now cancelled their move...

The morning after the EU referendum, and Westminster, Britain, Europe and the world were left in shock at the news that...

The plummetting pound following the UK’s shock vote to leave the European Union risks creating more money-laundering operations through this country’s...

An online petition to scrap Energy Performance Certificates has received only modest support so far. The petition has been put forward by eMoov...

With the new Formula One season now well underway, we delve into the fast lane to take you on a whirlwind...

The Bank of England is expected to set out its latest thinking on the UK’s Brexit economic changes today - including...

CRM software provider Reapit, has teamed up with Agency Mentors to provide training programmes for agents.  Reapit says its agent customers who...

Members of the property industry join the rest of the country in going to the polls today to decide whether the...

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...

George Osborne has claimed that average house prices could fall by up to 18% if the UK leaves the EU following...

Here are the top letting agents in Britain who go above and beyond to help their customers, as voted for by...

The race to replace London Mayor Boris Johnson has entered its final few days, and like never before, housing is the...

When, during his budget speech, George Osborne announced Capital Gains Tax (CGT) was going down to 20%, I experienced a mix...

George Osborne has been busy over the last year. First came the General Election which had everyone on tenterhooks until the...

A vote by Britain to leave the European Union would be the saviour of the beleaguered high end housing market according...

Respected industry trainer Adam Walker is teaming up with Iain White of Agency Mentors to offer seminars, webinars and one-to-one advice...

Foxtons has reported a 4.1 per cent increase in its group revenue in 2015 to £149.8m  although its profits dipped by...

A referendum vote to leave the European Union would pose a serious challenge for the UK property market, according to research...

There’s bad news today for Labour members living in homes valued at £1m or more - one of their own MPs...

The ESTAS organisation has announced its latest Estate Agent Of The Month award - and the victor for November is a...

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors says it wants to see 'minimum competency' requirements for sales and letting agents to handle...

The Bank Holiday weekend heralds the end of August and the return to a more normal sales and lettings market for...

The estate agency industry is “in the sights of” the Competitions and Markets Authority according to a competition lawyer. “All the evidence...

The Property Redress Scheme (PRS) is delighted to announce their partnership with the award winning mediation provider, Small Claims Mediation (SCM) The...

After a night of remarkable election results, it looks likely that much of the residential property industry - which was strongly...