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Big demand for small properties has helped to drive growth in UK property prices in the early months of this year,...

We all know that first-time buyers have had a tough time of it lately. Mad mini-budgets resulting in higher interest rates...

A report in the Times newspaper says Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is planning a stamp duty cut in the early autumn. The paper...

The best news for the property sector to come from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget statement came not from any fiscal...

I was chatting to a genuine city gent the other day (someone who has enjoyed a career in suits, ties, shares...

There will be many of us working in the property sector who will have raised a glass and toasted seeing the...

Agency trade body Propertymark has expressed hope that housing will be a key part of the Spring Budget after the Treasury...

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

The 2023 Autumn Budget, amongst its considerable 110 growth measures, contained an important announcement for the property sphere, with £3 million...

There has no doubt been many commenting on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s recent Autumn Statement held a couple of weeks ago. We...

There has no doubt been many commenting on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s recent Autumn Statement held a couple of weeks ago. We...

Around half of homebuyers will continue to postpone plans to purchase a property after the Autumn Statement failed to provide sufficient...

The Guild of Property Professionals successfully hosted its annual Autumn Tour virtually last week, allowing member agents from across the UK...

It was actor Charlies Sheen who said: ‘I have one speed. I have one gear. Go!’ The same might not be said...

It wasn’t exactly a champagne statement. More like Prosecco.  But, nevertheless, there are reasons to be cheerful in the wake of Jeremy...

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

The Autumn Statement ended up being silent on Stamp Duty reforms and direct housing market stimulus but there were some nuggets...

House prices will fall 7.6% 'peak to trough' by the end of 2024, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has claimed...

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will deliver his Autumn Statement this afternoon amid rumours of Stamp Duty reforms and support for first-time buyers. The...

Almost three quarters of homes on the market would be exempt from Stamp Duty for home-movers if the Chancellor introduced a...

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

A lawyer has called for Help to Buy to be resurrected in the Autumn Statement. Paul Sams, head of property at Dutton...

Nationwide has called for an independent review of the first-time buyer market as it urges the Chancellor to boost support for...

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

The lending outlook is improving for the housing market but psychological milestones remain, Knight Frank warns. The latest UK market commentary from...

As sure as night follows day, so our industry sets out a wish list of tax changes which it hopes the...

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

Stamp Duty cuts won’t give the property market the boost it needs, an agency chief executive has warned. Dominic Agace, chief executive...

Homebuyers viewing properties during the winter months should be extra watchful for signs of invasive Japanese knotweed, which dies back in...

Agency brand Chestertons has joined calls for Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to include Stamp Duty reform in his Autumn Statement. Hunt will deliver...

The UK’s housing market is past ‘peak pain’ and looks set to bottom out in mid-2024, according to Savills. The agency giant’s...

Interest rates were held for a second consecutive month yesterday, giving agents renewed hopes that the cost of borrowing has reached...

Fine & Country is embarking on its Autumn Regional Tour this month. This events across the UK bring together industry professionals, business...

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

The best way to judge the UK housing market is to check on what’s happening in Parliament, not the price indices...

After achieving sell-out success and exceptional feedback in Hertfordshire, London, and Leeds, Simon Leadbetter’s 30 Years of Marketing in a Day...

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

The latest guests to join Rightmove’s Autumn webinar schedule include a Generative AI expert from Google and representatives from the Bank...

Stamp Duty reform was back in the news over the weekend amid reports that the Government plans to reform the controversial...

Average asking prices have increased as usual between September and October but at the slowest rate since 2008, Rightmove has revealed. The...

Housing supply rather than the private rented sector (PRS) made the headlines during the Conservative and Labour Party conferences this year...

The Guild of Property Professionals has launched a second virtual event this Autumn following its inaugural streamed event earlier this year. Scheduled...

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...

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

Since the Bank of England base rate started making large jumps around the middle of last year, mortgage rates have increased...

Annual house price growth has returned to its lowest level since the pandemic, Land Registry data shows. The latest figures from the...

The Conveyancing Association (CA) has launched a new document to help firms benefit from the range of digital services available to...

Rightmove has unveiled its Autumnal marketing campaign, with a new advert aiming to convince potential buyers that they should have ‘belief’...

And suddenly it’s autumn. It’s just six weeks before the clocks change, days are getting shorter and - the real sign...

As Summer makes way for Autumn, many in the sector are bracing themselves for storm-clouds. But should they be?  Here, in his...

I recently wrote that the long-gestating Renters Reform Bill, finally introduced in Parliament back in May, could be poorly timed, both...

Do you need help to reach your target audience with the right content at the right time? Do you wish there...

In his latest column, Jonathan Rolande, founder of House Buy Fast, explains how those working in the sector can beat the...

Sellers are being encouraged to list their homes now as the market approaches its seasonal peak. Self-employed agency brand eXp UK analysed...

Parts B and C of Material Information guidance are on the horizon and expected to come into play this autumn. I caught...

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

The latest material information rules will be introduced this Autumn, the industry regulator has revealed. Speaking at the Propertymark One Conference in...

The latest interest rate rise has heightened the risk of forced sales and buyers shying away from the market, agents have...

Homeowners face paying an extra £3,000 for their mortgage next year, new research suggests. Analysis from the Resolution Foundation thintank suggests that...

Check out some of the latest charitable endeavours from agency and property brands this week. Hamptons: Agency brand Hamptons has announced it...

Landmark Information Group has unveiled a series of open, accessible and standardised digital hubs that aim to connect parts of the...

As the first signs of spring begin to appear, we look at how letting agents and landlords can start the season...

Agents are being urged to ensure they are up to speed with anti-money laundering (AML) requirements as the market enters its...

Homebuyers should prepare for short-term volatility as mortgage rates are currently being repriced, OnTheMarket chief executive Jason Tebb has warned. Tebb warned...

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

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

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

The flat market in prime central London (PCL) is undergoing a resurgence, a buying agent claims. Residential and investment buying agency London...

Housing Secretary Michael Gove has signalled that legislation to allow for further leasehold reform will be included in the next parliamentary...

Sellers are being urged to be upfront about property issues and consider lower offers from better buyers as increasing numbers of...

Agents remain positive about the year ahead but may need to raise their fees or grow market share to survive, Fine...

The latest measures for property the Chancellor included in his Autumn Statement may not have been dramatic, but has it given...

The property market is ‘recalibrating’ but should be seen in context of economic events, agents are being urged. Kris Mclean, managing director...

One in 15 homes formerly sold by agents are returning to the market after the original sale collapsed, new data shows. Analysis...

Auction House UK has reported a 10% annual rise in sales under the hammer despite the challenging market. The brand said its...

Winkworth has predicted a sales demand rebound before the Christmas slowdown. A trading update from the agency franchise brand revealed that new...

A West Midlands estate agent has backed Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s plans to reverse cuts to Stamp Duty, claiming they should never...

Aside from all the news surrounding the Autumn Statement this week, which will have a significant bearing on the property market...

The property sector braced itself for the chill wind of Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement this week. His pre-Budget comment that he...

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

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt warned tough times were coming ahead of his Autumn Statement yesterday and agents were left with plenty to...

House prices are set to fall by 9% over the next two years, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) claims. The OBR,...

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has outlined plans to reduce Stamp Duty cuts outlined in his predecessor’s mini-Budget. In September, former Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng...

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will have a go at balancing the nation’s books today and the main thing agents seem to want...

With the sudden rise in energy prices in the last few months, many tenants will be feeling the pinch. Combine this...

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt should be wary of placing a greater financial burden on homeowners in next weeks’s Autumn Statement, an agent...

House prices could fall by 10% next year as higher mortgage pricing and rising inflation dampen buyer budgets, Savills has warned. The agency...

Buyer demand is cooling but the property sector still remains in a sellers’ market for now, new analysis claims. The latest National...

Let’s be completely honest - as challenges go, estate agents are up against it trying to persuade reluctant vendors to take...

Fine & Country is to embark on a regional roadshow next month, starting in Wales and moving throughout the UK. The regional...

The level of price cutting on agency listings has started to hit new highs. Property Log, which is a Chrome extension that...

Autumn and winter have been identified as the best seasons to sell a property if an agent wants to get their...

Buyers are starting to reduce their budgets and the level of urgency in the market has declined, Savills warns. The agent suggested...

Fine & Country founder Jon Cooke has promised an autumn of innovation for the agency brand’s licensees. Cooke released a bullish statement...

Estate agency share prices had a mixed response to dire warnings about housing demand and prices issued by HSBC last week. The...

I came across something which genuinely shocked me the other day. It was research showing that 1.7 per cent of homes listed...

The Guild of Property Professionals is set to embark on a roadshow next month to meet agents and share insights and...

Annual house price growth has dropped to its lowest level this year and is back to single digits, official data shows. The...

A leading firm has claimed that the number of properties advertised for sale in Scotland has almost halved over the last...