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It’s tempting to think that Michael Gove’s proposed clampdown on Airbnb-style short lets is a uniquely British form of small-mindedness, part...

Almost one in five vendors admit to having failed to disclose disputes with neighbours to prospective buyers when selling their home,...

TV property guru, Move iQ founder and Estate Agent Today columnist Phil Spencer to be a keynote speakers at Propertymark One...

A new analysis of the cost-of-moving suggests that the typical seller will incur expenses of £5,867 - and that rises hugely...

Inflation has eased to 3.2% down from 3.4%, official figures from the Office for National Statistics show, the lowest level since...

In the bustling world of social media, success isn't just about posting content; it's about fostering engagement, maintaining consistency, and implementing...

Foxtons’ share price got a mini boost on Monday morning after rumours that the agency brand is preparing for a sale. The...

The European real estate market is the most distressed sector across Europe, research suggest. The latest Weil European Distress Index suggests the...

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

From the uptick in house sales in January to a house price rise the first time in over a year in February,...

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

2023 was the highest year on record for ‘rental scam’ searches in the UK, with an increase of 11% from 2022...

New data suggests Thursday 28 March was the biggest day for the number of new sellers coming to market so far...

Connells Group has boosted its affordable housing offering after appoint Roy Hind as a director. Hind has been named affordable housing director...

A well-known Surrey estate agent has rebranded. Burns & Webber is rebranding to adopt its parent company’s name Curchods. The four Burns &...

The share of homes purchased by first-time buyers so far this year has been pushed to record levels, but most are...

Borrowers are currently rolling off relatively favourable two-year fixed-rate deals agreed at the start of 2022, but the pain from higher...

Zoopla has sealed a new long-term contract with London estate agent Dexters, which encompasses 156 offices across the capital.  The the agency...

The world of PR can feel like a crowded marketplace, where shouting your message the loudest doesn't guarantee anyone hears it....

Estate agency software provider Street.co.uk has launched a fully automated and integrated Property Information Questionnaire (PIQs)  that can be accessed directly...

Waiting for a General Election is risky for sellers after the so-called Boris bounce in the property market failed to deliver...

Epsom and Ewell, Epping Forest and Dartford have been named as the top London leaver hotspots as buyers continue to move...

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

Two of national sales and lettings agency Martin & Co’s Oxfordshire branches are under new ownership. Experienced international property professional David Rebe...

The UK Government should make better use of property taxes to deter foreign buyers, boost property supply and raise tax revenue,...

One of the founders of self-employed brand The Agency UK (TAUK) has set out hopes for the business to dominate the...

SPRING cleaning is an annual ritual for many households, but firms in the property sector would do well to spend some...

The Government has taken the unusual step of intervening in the London Plan to boost housebuilding in the capital.   Housing Secretary Michael...

The increased focus on upfront material information could push up estate agency professional indemnity (PI) requirements, an industry trainer has warned. Michael...

The Spring Budget missed the mark when it comes to boosting current market conditions, agents have claimed. A survey of 833 UK...

The Spring Budget last Wednesday rounded out to be mostly a disappointment for the property industry, but it was also perhaps...

Alto has unveiled its latest integration with sales progression tool ViewMyChain. The partnership means agents using Alto’s software will get direct access...

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

London agent Martyn Gerrard has launched a new flagship office in Hampstead, expanding its presence across the capital. It follows the launch...

Following the disappointment of his Autmn statement, many property professionals were hoping for a kick-start to property sales in Jeremy Hunt’s...

Now the dust has settled on what many described as an ‘underwhelming’ Budget, we take a look at what two business...

In celebration of International Women's Day, Tunbridge Wells property services company Presence & Co. proudly spotlights the exceptional achievements of our...

Female agents have shared their view on representation and opportunities in the sector to mark International Women’s Day. Industry data shows while...

Average house prices rose for the fourth consecutive month during February, figures from Halifax show, but it is unclear how long...

Much of the focus may have been on the Spring Budget this week but a variety of charities have received support from...

Belvoir’s shares were temporarily suspended yesterday after the high court approved its high profile merger with The Property Franchise Group. This paved...

The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has almost halved its house price forecasts after another relatively quiet fiscal update for the...

Mortgage approvals increased for the fourth consecutive month in a row during January but that hasn’t fed into official sales yet, data...

The closing bell is ringing for estate and letting agents across the UK to participate in this year's Voice of the...

If you saw our recent article, you’ll know that one in five (19.24%) ValPal leads generated via Facebook ads actually went...

Fine & Country agent Luke Hammond is looking to make his mark on Mayfair after 13 years covering central London. Hammond established...

Our latest research has revealed London’s six best performing boroughs when it comes to positive property price growth. But a wider trend...

Every year the media writes a lot about house price crashes, and often pose the question whether this is the year...

Hamptons expands into Andorra with new partnership Hamptons has launched a partnership with Roc Propietats Estate Agents in Andorra that will include...

Reading the news on Estate & Letting Agent Today every day (as I’m sure you all do, too), there appears to...

Belvoir shareholders have backed the agency brand's merger with The Property Franchise Group (TPFG), paving the way for the high-profile deal...

Concerned homeowners and gardeners are frequently mistaking common garden plants such as bindweed, dogwood and lilac for highly invasive Japanese knotweed,...

The total value of all homes across the UK has dropped for the first time since 2012. Research by Savills shows the...

The search for the very best of the property industry is officially on for The Midlands PROPS Awards 2024. The awards is...

A first-of-its-kind degree has launched that focuses on residential estate agency. The Swindon campus of the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) has launched...

Housing Secretary Michael Gove has given the strongest hint yet that housing measures could be included in the Spring Budget. Chancellor Jeremy...

Winkworth is expanding its country house operation to capitalise on demand from UK and international buyers. The operation will work from Winkworth’s...

Back in 2013 the posh head of PR of a posh estate agency took me to a London restaurant (yes, posh)...

Land is our greatest resource: one that has considerable potential to address society’s challenges. So, determining how land is used is...

The majority of shareholders of The Property Franchise Group (TPFG) have backed a merger of the brand with Belvoir. TPFG and Belvoir...

Annual house price growth hit a 12-month high last month as values rose for the fourth consecutive month but future drops...

The UK’s largest housebuilder has agreed a deal to acquire its rival Redrow. The £2.5bn deal, backed by both company boards, would...

The times, they are indeed a-changin’. But what Dylan may not have appreciated, however, was how fast that change would be...

Following the release of Material Information Parts B & C, iamproperty’s Product Manager, Tania Bonesi, shares insights on how Estate Agents...

In 1999 (yep) I set up some websites thinking I could generate leads from everyone in the world. I had an...

There are several pros to cohabitation, and it’s always a wonderful experience when you’re handed your set of keys as a...

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

Estate agents sold a record-breaking number of properties via online auction in 2023, research suggests. The latest Online Auction Index from iamproperty...

Nick Hall, one of the antiques experts appearing on the BBC's Bargain Hunt, has joined south coast agency, Henry Adams. He has taken...

Beauchamp Estates has opened two new offices in the south of France. The prime luxury agent is now located in the luxury...

The total number of property millionaires fell last year as the ‘race for space’ reversed, research suggests. Analysis by Savills has revealed...

Paul Hilton, CEO of leading Scottish property portal ESPC Homeowners who are considering moving on to a new property in 2024 are...

The property industry is no stranger to shifts in the technology landscape. The past year in particular saw rapid growth in technology...

In the competitive and dynamic landscape of the property industry, where every brand vies for attention, it’s vital to distinguish yourself....

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

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

Happy New Year and welcome to what’s looking like a busy - perhaps even hectic - 2024! I thought it worth running...

As Conveyancers we operate in such a volatile market, where government economic policy can and has repeatedly made our professional lives...

Most markets appear to be either at, or past, the moment of peak uncertainty, Savills claims. A trading update from the agency...

The chief executive and chief financial officer of Belvoir will lose their jobs if the brand’s merger with The Property Franchise...

Two major agency brands have agreed to merge in the latest high-profile industry deal. An update from The Property Franchise Group (TPFG)...

The intellectual property of collapsed online agency brand Doorsteps has sold for just £3,666. Begbies Traynor, the liquidator for Doorsteps, sought offers...

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

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

Home movers have been given a “belated Christmas present” as mortgage rates continue to drop, it has been claimed. It comes as...

Buyer demand across England crept up during the final months of 2023 but remains down annually, research has revealed. Analysis has revealed...

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

Home sales and house prices may have struggled in 2023 but more affluent buyers and sellers may not have noticed. Analysis by...

The number of Londoners leaving the capital to move elsewhere in Great Britain has fallen back this year but first-time buyers...

Off-market property platform Invisible Homes is confident of hitting its target of 1,000 listings by the end of this year. Originally launched...

As the landscape of the property industry changes, as it has done in line with all new technologies over the decades,...

In assessing the outlook for property auctions in 2024, it's crucial to look beyond interest rates. The real driving force behind...

Kerb appeal is often cited as an important factor if agents and sellers want to impress buyers and now research suggests...

The factor most likely to influence the housing market next year is entirely outside the industry’s control: the General Election. Knight Frank...

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

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

Self-employed agency models are helping drive growth in the estate agency sector, while larger firms struggle to maintain positive momentum, research...

In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they discuss their series of ground-breaking innovations announced at their annual...

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

OnTheMarket (OTM) can still pursue its original aims of challenging the duopoly in the property portal market, its chief executive Jason...