Archive

Average house prices and mortgage approvals hit new highs during the summer months, in a positive sign for the property market. Nationwide...

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

With Labour’s election victory, a new EPC target has been announced. In mid-July, the new Secretary of State for Energy Security and...

The smart home movement has been gathering pace for some time and connected living should be top of the agenda for...

Now that a new government has been elected and interest rates appear to be on their way down, many buyers who...

IT was the day the world malfunctioned.  From airport lounges to the reception areas of GP surgeries, the CrowdStrike IT Outage caused...

There’s nothing more frustrating than losing a sale at the last minute due to details that could have been disclosed upfront....

Home buyers, movers, and existing owners making energy-saving improvements to their properties can now get up to £2,000 cashback from a...

A poll of surveyors shows strong support for the idea of pre-sale surveys. When asked whether the new Government should introduce mandatory...

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

Demand for energy efficient new homes is on the rise, according to recent data from Knight Frank. A recent buyer sentiment survey...

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

Under the strain of a housing crisis, the UK faces a severe shortage of affordable homes. This is further emphasised by...

Homeowners in ESPC’s core territories (Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders) are not aware of the full extent of the...

Commercial property has historically been viewed as the more profitable asset class but more recently, residential property values have taken over....

Homebuyers plan to make their homes more energy efficient in the hope of securing more favourable mortgage deals and boosting their...

Despite a consultation starting back in 2020, the proposed legislation hadn’t progressed through Parliament and no doubt many landlords who faced...

Energy performance certificates (EPCs) can be riddled with inaccuracies and unhelpful advice that could cost homeowners when they come to sell...

A political party is pledging that if elected it will make every home in the UK have an EPC rating of...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? I’m Lee O’Brien, Managing Director of iad UK. In your experience,...

Vendors could boost the value of their property by around £13,000 on average by improving its energy efficiency, research suggests. Research by...

So we’ve been sent the ‘Save The Date’ card - it’s July 4. Now all we need is the invitation to the...

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

High interest rates, slow price growth and more stringent tax rules have eroded Buy-to-Let’s (BTL) charm for a number of landlords,...

Artificial Intelligence will not be taking over people’s jobs any time soon, as machine learning is trainable only with human input.  The...

A trade body has queried parts of consumer watchdog Which?’s report into energy performance certificates (EPCs). A report from Which? earlier this...

Estate agents and lettings agents have a legal obligation to protect themselves from money laundering and as such you must recognise...

Help to Buy has been ranked as having the most positive influence on the property market in recent times. Agency comparison website...

Sellers seeking to differentiate their homes from others on the market may consider solar panels - but they should be wary...

April 22nd marked ‘Earth Day’, yet it seemed to pass relatively unnoticed within the mortgage market. While the market was once abuzz...

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

A coalition of organisations representing consumers, financial institutions and energy suppliers has written to the Department for Energy Security and Net...

Propertymark, the leading membership body for property agents has written to London Mayor candidates highlighting proposals to tackle the unique housing...

Stamp duty rebates and cash to improve energy efficiency are being demanded by one of the country’s biggest mortgage lenders in...

A property consultancy is calling for improved accreditation for Energy Performance Certificate assessors. Re:solve Real Estate - which specialises in commercial property...

The term ‘time bomb’ is sometimes overly used in the housing market, and while it has been linked to many things...

Whether we’re selling properties, managing buildings, servicing heavy goods vehicles or flogging widgets, we’re all operating in a digital world. This is...

Today, I am reflecting on the Chancellor’s surprise Spring budget decision to abolish multiple dwellings relief for Stamp Duty Land Tax...

In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they discuss the evolution of  Estate Agency Software. For a long...

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

The UK timeframe for selling a property has been branded as “embarrassing.” New research shows the UK ranks as the slowest country...

From medieval castles to Elizabethan manor houses, Georgian townhouses and Victorian terraces, the UK’s historic buildings are central to our country’s...

After years of saving, hard work, and market watching, being able to view and make an offer on a property is...

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

Homebuyers are snubbing period properties, new analysis suggests. Research by Shawbrook suggests UK buyers are now prioritising sustainability and efficiency over style,...

In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they discuss a beacon of hope for agencies looking to thrive...

Energy efficiency and “transaction niggles” are predicted to be key themes of 2024 for agents, buyers and sellers. Buying agent Stacks Property...

Around half of sellers would highly recommend their estate agent, new research suggests. Coaching platform the Property Academy’s latest Home Moving trends...

While Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, may have announced a u-turn on Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) plans in September, we continue to...

Heat pumps are become more prevalent across the UK to power our homes’ heating requirements and they are only likely to...

The private rental landscape has been undergoing a profound transformation, with technology playing a pivotal role in shaping the way tenancies...

Property visits remain one of the greatest time intensive activities for the letting agent. From prospecting visits, show rounds, inventories and...

As domestic battery storage systems become increasingly prevalent in UK homes, enquiries about their usage and functionality are on the rise....

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

On Halloween eve, Safestyle decided to give everyone a real fright and announced the company had gone into administration. This has...

You’ll know by now that I’m a fully signed up member of the PropTech fan club. And I’ve had an exciting...

By Alan Siggins, indoor ventilation expert and Managing Director of Airflow. Whilst the UK’s focus on Net Zero and green efforts may...

Utility management platform Muuvo has announced a new partnership and technical integration with online agency Yopa. A dashboard has been created exclusively...

In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving property industry, it’s essential that forward-thinking agents strive for innovation through PropTech to improve processes, save...

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

The Property Energy Professionals Association (PEPA) has opened its annual conference in Derby to estate agents and conveyancers for the first...

Alto has rolled out a range of new features to its software for agents. It takes the number of improvements to the...

The Labour Party is being urged to take the lead on estate agency regulation and help driving up standards in the...

Talk about a wasted opportunity. The Conservative party conference - just finished, and possibly the last one before a General Election -...

A Labour council has revealed that it’s bought 15 open market homes, beefed up  their energy efficiency and will use them...

Buyers and sellers are still factoring energy efficiency into property valuations despite Prime Minister Rishi Sunak rolling back net-zero reforms. Analysis by...

Propertymark has backed delays to the Government’s net zero policies, claiming the shift to more sustainable and environmentally friendly homes should...

As estate agents, it is important to make sure that your business is efficient and cost-effective. One of the ways to...

By Dawson Scott, CTO of Reapit. As the Chief Technology Officer of Reapit, I have always held the view that the privacy,...

Energy performance certificates (EPC) make little difference to property sales and the Government should consider replacing them with more effective green...

There is much debate about energy efficiency right now and about expected changes to minimum EPCs for private rental properties and...

At iamproperty we are excited to share the announcement of our future innovation strategy and vision, continuing our commitment to transform...

Client onboarding and verification tool LandmarkAgent has announce a strategic partnership with CRM provider Street.co.uk. The collaboration will enable agency users to...

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

Rightmove has launched a new tool to help agencies manage their training with the portal. The new tool ‘Teams View’ is available...

Increasing numbers of agent listings are highlighting green features as key selling points, Rightmove claims. It comes as the portal call for...

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

Slow conveyancers could drive estate agents out of business, it has been warned. National law firm Dutton Gregory has issued a warning...

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

There’s a warning today that confusion over plans to transition rural properties to greener heating systems may be deterring buyers. Trade association...

Almost half of home buyers would pay a premium for more energy efficient properties, research suggests. Analysis by Barclays found 47% of...

Property data in the UK is mined from a labyrinth of sources such as local authorities, various government departments and private...

In the fiercely competitive property industry, staying ahead of the game is essential for thriving and achieving success. That's where the...

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

Well as week’s come and go, this one’s been a bit of a downer but it is always worth remembering that...

From valuations to viewings, conveyancing to completions, technology has transformed our sector dramatically and permanently. After comparatively slow beginnings, PropTech really took...

The Government is backing a new trial to give homeowners who make their properties more energy efficient a mortgage rate cut. Perenna...

With rising mortgage rates and the cost of living expected to be the biggest cause of a slowdown in the housing...

Housing policy formation must go beyond electoral cycles, academics have warned. A group of Cambridge University alumni has teamed up to urge...

Upfront material information is now firmly on the property industry’s radar, with Trading Standards CPR regulations expected to move towards disclosing...

Despite most businesses across industry now adopting some form of digital alternative to traditional work methods, many in the private rental...

From Google to Uber, convenience is embedded into contemporary culture. As a society, we’re propelled by on-demand living, with instant solutions for...

Landlords are now quite accustomed to the challenges of operating in a market where they are often perceived as the antagonist...

Land Registry analysis tool provider Veya has announced a partnership with home buying and selling platform adoor to help speed-up sales. Clients...

A national trade body is seeing a rise in the number of condensation issues reported in new-build homes and is warning...

New 2023 research from Open Property Group found that just 41% of homes in England meet the recommended Energy Performance Certificate...

A former estate agent-turned-online auctioneer has launched a new service that aims to speed up and secure sales. Stuart Collar-Brown, co-founder and...

A home linked to Douglas & Gordon chief executive James Evans is currently listed for sale at £3.5m. The property has been...

When Jeremy Hunt sat down in the Commons after delivering his first Spring Budget, I imagine there were many who felt...

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s first Budget yesterday failed to include any specific measures to boost the housing market but a mortgage broker...