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The predictions game can be tricky. Sometimes you just don’t know whether to stick or twist. As reported in Estate Agent Today...

The number of home sellers entering the market increased by almost a quarter in the two weeks following the Bank of...

In today's rapidly evolving property market, the focus on reducing transaction times for individual properties is at an all-time high. Various...

Knight Frank has left the door open to revise its house price forecasts after the chancellor’s first Budget in October. Chancellor Rachel...

Mortgaged buyers have continued to drive the property market even in the two years since mortgage rates peaked, research suggests. Property brand...

The slump in housing market transactions is beginning to translate into a fall in the number of conveyancing companies. A study by...

The three months of May-July provide welcome news for both active buyers and sellers, and those thinking of buying or selling...

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

The Scottish housing market is proving remarkably stable according to figures from the Edinburgh Solicitors Property Centre. The average selling price of...

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

One of Spicerhaart’s top performers has been rewarded with promotion to the estate agency director role covering Essex. Dan Augustin had previously...

Fewer sales than usual were registered by HMRC for June, official figures show. The latest property transactions statistics from the taxman - based on...

With more than 25 years’ experience as an estate agent, Liza Daniels heads up our outsourced call service, Managed MovePal. She...

The total value of the UK residential housing market is now worth £8.67 trillion, according to Savills, with the value of...

A mixture of buyer reluctance to take on high mortgage rates, the availability of home loans and inefficiencies in the homebuying...

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

Agency sales supply and demand dipped in May as buyers and sellers await the election outcome, Propertymark members claim. The agency trade...

Bradford has maintained its position as the leading hotspot in the country for the second consecutive quarter, according to OnTheMarket data. The...

In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they discuss the power of Lifesycle’s “Rocks” feature. Introduction to Rocks In December...

There’s a growing ­supply-demand imbalance in the sales market according to the prominent industry asking price index, Home.  It says despite greater...

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

Yopa is achieving almost £13,000 more than the average agent on a typical £450,000 home, the online agency brand claims. Using TwentyCi...

In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they discuss advanced technology and innovative business models.  In today's UK...

Scottish housebuilding needs to return to the completion numbers from 25 years ago according to analysis of the latest official statistics...

Verona Frankish has hit back at critics who claim fixed-fee agents who charge upfront fees have no motivation to sell. Frankish, chief...

Savills’ “less transactional” services have boosted its performance so far this year amid a slower property market. A trading update from the...

Britain's housebuilders are seeing a recovery in buyer interest and land purchasing activity in early 2024, according to the latest Knight...

Market appraisal volumes dropped 7% in March according to Propertymark’s latest market snapshot, based on data from up to six weeks...

You don’t have to be a mind-reader to believe there will be a large majority Labour government by the end of...

UK house prices may be broadly static but sales volumes are up 12% year on year according to Zoopla data out...

Detached homes in Wales are the slowest property types to sell across the UK and take an average of 92 days...

It’s taken eight years but one of London’s highest profile estate agencies says the value of its Under Offer pipeline has...

Fall-throughs are costing home sellers an estimated £909m a year, according to new analysis. Upfront information provider Home Sale Pack has analysed...

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

Average sold prices in prime London have returned to 2014 levels, research suggests. The latest market data from LonRes shows the prime...

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

Renting a flat or house in the UK has never been more difficult. The market is tight, supply is limited and...

As the Budget approaches and the housing crisis intensifies, it is important to consider what the Chancellor could – and should...

The number of properties going under offer and new instructions are on the rise but this has yet to translate into...

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

Buyers in Scotland took advantage of the high levels of competition in the market between November January, research suggests. Analysis by Scottish...

Housebuilders have indicated that they would prefer a Labour government is formed after the next General Election. The latest Land Index and...

The negative effects of higher mortgage rates on affordability were overestimated throughout 2023, TwentyCi claims. The property data firm highlights that house...

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

Knight Frank has revised its house price forecasts and said it now expects average values to rise this year rather than...

In the current challenging market, housebuilders are increasingly looking for novel and engaging means of marketing to achieve the necessary supply/demand...

London agent Maskells has expanded further into the capital. Having opened its second office in Kensington and Notting Hill in 2021 to...

The debate over the Green Belt, and the newly branded ‘grey belt’, has made the headlines a lot recently and will...

Prime buying agency Black Brick has seen cash buyers double this year. Data from the buying agent shows 66% of clients have...

What will happen to house prices? Should I rent or buy? Will a Labour or Tory Government be better for homeowners....

The prime central London market is set for a rebound, analysis claims. Research by Strutt & Parker reveals the PCL market was...

Agents and sellers are taking an average 5.5% discount on listings to secure a sale, new Zoopla data shows. The portal’s latest...

Rumours about tax cuts in this week’s Autumn Statement are continuing but there are warnings that a Stamp Duty cut may...

A buying agent has given his backing to the prospect of a Stamp Duty and Inheritance Tax (IHT) cut during this...

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

The rate of inflation has fallen to the lowest level in two years, raising hopes of a boost for the property...

It wouldn’t be sensible to jump to a firm conclusion about the prospects of the housing market this side of Christmas,...

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

It’s that time of year already: Halloween’s happened, Bonfire Night’s blown itself out, and there’s now a feast of festivities leading...

Simon Jackson is Managing Director of SDL Surveying If we look at the latest data, it looks like there is something of...

A proposed cut in stamp duty by the Westminster government would be a welcome boost to homebuyers and would need to...

Most weeks there are stories within the property sector that quietly slip under the radar - but which hold huge significance.  Last...

The usual post-summer uplift has failed to materialise for the property market, new figures suggest. Analysis by data company the Landmark Information...

OnTheMarket (OTM) has warned of a “challenging backdrop” for agents which may impact the portal’s annual revenue. It comes amid rumours, reported...

Foxtons has regained its position as London’s number one agent in Guy Gittins’ first year as chief executive. Former Chestertons boss Gittins...

A former senior executive for Boomin and Purplebricks has returned to traditional estate agency. Tom Kirk, previously chief product officer for Boomin...

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

Demand for residential property remains fragile despite a pause in interest rate rises, Knight Frank claims. While the number of new prospective...

Falling Stamp Duty and survey fees have pushed down the cost of moving. Comparison website reallymoving analyses the cost of moving home...

Estate agents are 54% more likely to secure a sale agreed on an off-market instruction than a property switched to them...

Stamp Duty changes and planning reform should be high on the party conference season agenda, agency executives have suggested. Leaders Roman Group...

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

In his latest column Jonathan Rolande explains how those working in the property can best navigate the challenges the market is...

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...

I'll start with a confession. I am not an estate agent - I'm a marketer. But since I joined the industry...

The slower sales market has started hitting high-profile agency and property brands. Agency franchise brand Winkworth’s half year results yesterday showed network...

Buyer expectations of price discounts are too high, a prime agent claims. Jo Eccles, founder and managing director of prime London buying...

It’s no secret that sea levels are rising, leaving millions of homes at risk globally and according to a recent report,...

In his latest column Jonathan Rolande explains why estate agents shouldn’t be distracted by the latest house price index figures. Nobody reading...

Alarm bells are ringing in the new build sales sector after figures have been released by a major house builder. Bellway says...

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

The share price of LSL Property Services dropped around 16 per cent at one point yesterday following a profits warning given...

In his latest column Jonathan Rolande explains why estate agents need to ditch selling techniques and brush up on persuasion to...

Agents and property professionals have expressed hopes that rates have peaked after latest rise Iin the cost of borrowing. The Bank of...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already being used by the property industry and its impact is only set to grow. But while...

HMRC has recorded the lowest level of UK property sales for the month of June since 2020. The latest property transaction data...

Like most parts of the UK, the one I live in has a bit of a beef about parking. More precisely,...

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...

 In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they review the dynamics of the property market, and the current...

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

LonRes has declared the prime London sales market to be “subdued” entering the second half of 2023. The data consultancy says that...

CRMs can be superheroes for your business, but not all of them possess the necessary powers to save the day. As...

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

The long-awaited Renters Reform Bill was finally introduced in Parliament in May, but is it really good news for tenants? Several...

The number of property sales in England and Wales has dropped by more than 50% so far this year, research suggests. Analysis...

Fall-throughs are at their lowest quarterly level since the start of 2019, new data suggests. Analysis by House Buyer Bureau has found...

A standoff between sellers looking back at the 2021 and 2022 markets and buyers anticipating a weaker one is stifling the...

Agents have seen an 11% annual increase in vendor lead volume as a result of Zoopla’s Spring marketing campaign, the portal...

House price growth may be slowing but Sottish agency brand DJ Alexander has revealed that it recorded its highest ever sales...