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

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

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

Data and statistics are never in short supply for those of us working in the property sector.  But one set which really...

Southwark, Barnet, Camden, Croydon and Newham are the top five London boroughs with the highest number of vacant properties amid a...

Propertymark has urged the UK Government to consider other ways of boosting the supply of homes for purchase.  The Government has two...

House prices dipped on a monthly basis during March but annual growth improved, Nationwide data shows. The latest Nationwide House Price Index...

A senior agency industry figure has criticised the lack of homebuilding targets after the latest Government data showed a drop in...

Both 'beauty' and ‘gentle density’ are central themes of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).. The notes which accompany the NPPF state...

Any estate agency will have noticed the rise of the “personal agent” in the industry, with interesting propositions from eXp, The...

The landmark deal between The Property Franchise Group (TPFG) and Belvoir was ‘inevitable’ and more acquisitions could be on the card,...

"Property is in the blood," my dad frequently reminds me, albeit for two generations—his and mine. During the property boom of...

Extra tax and rising costs drove agency acquisitions last year and more are expected in 2024. Agency broker Atomic Consultancy has said...

Agents are being invited to respond to a new survey on the state of the industry.  Former Fine & Country boss Simon...

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

Homeowners in the East Midlands, North East, North West and Scotland may be at higher risk of property fraud, research suggests. Anti-money...

The Government has published long-awaited reforms to its National Planning Policy Framework, confirming that local housebuilding targets will be advisory rather...

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLHUC) has hit back at media claims about its housebuilding targets. The Times newspaper...

OnTheMarket (OTM) critic Brett Stone is still making last-ditch attempts to stifle a takeover of the portal by CoStar UK. Stone, a...

The number of lenders offering sub-5% mortgage deals has doubled in the past month in a sign that the cost of...

Foxtons has described itself as a “lettings-focused” business after announcing the acquisition of rival London agency Ludlow Thompson. The deal is worth...

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

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

Propertymark has urged the Treasury to do more to alleviate the cost of living crisis for those on low-income budgets, reduce...

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 -...

While some landlords may have breathed a sigh of relief following Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak’s announcement on energy upgrades, I suspect...

After years - indeed a decade - of anti-rental sector policy and rhetoric it’s difficult not to see recent days as...

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

Andrews Lettings Director Angharad Trueman has identified two priorities for her forthcoming term as President of the Association of Lettings Agents. Known...

At a recent Women in Residential Property Group online coffee morning, I was given the opportunity to lead the session, gaining...

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

The process from a Local Plan allocation to a digger on site typically stretches beyond the length of a five-year political...

The publication of inflation figures by the government tomorrow will be a Do-Or-Die moment for the housing market, it’s been claimed. At...

MPs have cast doubt on the Government’s ability to achieve its target of 300,000 new homes per year by the mid-2020s...

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

The UK is heading for a further drop in housebuilding, according to the latest Purchasing Managers Index data by S&P and...

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak clashed over housebuilding and housing market support yesterday. Sir Keir questioned Sunak’s...

As we move into a more challenging market this summer with interest rates still on the rise, house prices relaxing and...

Two former housing ministers have criticised the Government for scrapping housebuilding targets. The Government officially watered-down proposals for mandatory local housebuilding targets...

A new survey suggests the overwhelming majority of the public are critical of the government’s apparent housing failures. A study of 1,323...

Labour leader Keir Starmer took to the airwaves yesterday, promising to "back the builders not blockers" when it comes to homeownership. Speaking...

In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they review how Estate Agents can increase their revenue. If you're...

Conveyancing software provider Smoove’s flagship agency product has been “paused.” Smoove Start was launched last year, providing a platform for agents to...

Rishi Sunak has admitted Conservative Party members were a factor in ditching centralised housing targets. The Government officially watered-down proposals for mandatory...

In November, research conducted by The Housing Forum's Futures Network unearthed concern with the potential to meet the requirements set out...

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

Zoopla has launched a six week promotion aimed at helping agents meet business objectives - and there’s a special Valentine’s deal...

Crest Nicholson has become the first UK housebuilder to have its science-based net-zero aim checked and validated by the Science Based...

Quick-buy and part exchange company Spring has announced a leadership reshuffle as it targets £100m of property acquisitions and sales this...

The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is the direct result of European Legislation. They were introduced because of the Energy Performance of...

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson and ex-Home Secretary Priti Patel had around three years in Government to sort out housing but...

The removal of housing targets risks a deeper recession and high house prices for generations to come, a planning expert has...

Why is it that some agents report seeing little impact/improvement from adopting a PropTech solution when another (similar) agent reports transformational...

Proptech firm iamproperty is planning a recruitment drive in 2023 for its auction business. It has created 20 opportunities for auction specialists,...

Harding Green has welcomed its second franchisee. Benjamin Scrace, who joined the broker model estate agency Harding Green in July as a...

Agents should use their market position to advise town halls about local housing needs, a senior MP has suggested. Labour and Co-op...

The Government has been urged to revise its plans for affordable housing as MPs warn it is set to fall short...

The Government has officially watered-down proposals for mandatory local housebuilding targets as it brings its flagship Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill...

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak yesterday repeated previously debunked claims that the Government is building record numbers of homes. Housebuilding have returned to...

A former Housing Secretary has outlined why the Conservative Party mustn’t abandon its commitment to housebuilding. It comes as some 47 Conservative...

In this feature, Jonathan Daines looks at how landlords can do their bit to make the rental market greener. Global leaders have...

The COP27 UN Climate Conference may be over but environmental challenges remain and one agent is urging others in the sector...

In this guest piece, Andy Jones, Corporate & Build To Rent Director at LRG, looks at whether commercial property can help solve...

The Government’s target of constructing 300,000 new homes annually by 2025 has been called into question due to a lack of...

And…breathe. For a while back there, the only certainty for the housing market was uncertainty. That isn’t to say the election of Rishi...

Recent political changes – and there have been quite a few in recent weeks – have brought about something of a...

Yorkshire estate agent Dacre Son & Hartley is aiming to offset more than 100 tons of carbon dioxide emissions. The brand is...

New Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng is expected to unveil the Government’s so-called “plan for growth” today during a mini-Budget. The property market is...

New Housing Secretary Simon Clarke may be an unknown entity to many agents but he has a track record of supporting...

From housebuilding to planning laws and stamp duty reform, agents and property professionals were ready with plenty of suggestions for Liz...

Some people will say: What problem? But they are getting fewer as the detrimental effect of increasing numbers of short lets on...

Troubled agency Purplebricks is set to face further litigation from the group which is already preparing to bring a class action...

A quarter of agents have indicated they may prefer Rishi Sunak as the next Conservative Party leader and Prime Minister –...

Agents have taken a different approach to going on the run for charity this week. Here are some of the latest industry...

The Tory leadership debates have covered everything from taxes to trans rights but industry executives have lamented the lack of focus...

An estate agent is marking two years of running her own business through eXp and claims it has been better for...

When it comes to housing policy, the Conservative MPs have given their party a choice between Tweedle Dum and Tweedle DumDum. Rishi...

A typical comment accompanying news of the UK heatwave is that our homes are not built for 40-degree heat. Many residential homes...

The Tory leadership candidates have been urged to not forget about housing as the race to be the new Prime Minister...

A third of property professionals have reported suffering from burnout due to the pandemic property market boom. A survey of UK property...

A proptech startup launched by former Conveyancing Association chairman Eddie Goldsmith has secured a second round of investment. YouConvey, which aims to...

The Government was 120,000 homes short of its own new-build targets last year, research claims. Analysis by new-build sales optimisation platform Unlatch...

MPs have called for carbon emissions to be considered when it comes to house building. A report released this week by the Environmental Audit...

Foxtons has announced the acquisition of two estate agents worth £10.55m. The listed agency giant has acquired IMM Properties Ltd, trading under...

An anonymous ex-estate agent has revealed how poor pay and high pressure forced them to quit the profession. The mystery agent said...

In retrospect, it was perhaps inevitable that the infamous dead cat would come into the debate over government housing targets and...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson recently announced that he is considering extending Margaret Thatcher’s Right-to-Buy scheme, that gives council tenants the chance to...

The vast majority of property professionals would like to see HMRC act more proactively to deter money laundering, as almost a...

The Property Franchise Group (TPFG) is planning more acquisitions after a busy 2021 for buying-up agencies. The umbrella property brand, which incorporates...

The industry has reacted to the Spring Statement by breathing a sigh of relief that nothing was likely to cause damage...

A shift is occurring in the rental market across the UK. The Government is planning to reform the sector with increased...

Estate agents and other property businesses need to ensure their customer screening processes are robust and up to date following extensive...

Propertymark has backed a call for stamp duty incentives to be introduced to drive forward domestic energy efficiency. The trade body’s policy...

A lead generation platform that boasts Leaders, EweMove and Northwood amongst its clients says it’s expanding into mortgages. Rentround, now in its...

A leading estate agency figure has hit back at a lawyer’s claim that agents who use exclusivity agreements are “shysters”.  Last week...

Here’s the odd thing about interest rates - we all care about them, but they don’t directly affect that many people...

Research suggests there are substantial numbers of older Londoners using too-large properties but unable to downsize because of a lack of...

The Property Ombudsman should ban agents from using so-called exclusivity agreements on sales, claims a law firm.  Donal Blaney, founder of Griffin...

Purplebricks is claiming that literally thousands of High Street agents from conventional bricks-and-mortar firms are applying to the agency. It says this...