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

Leaders has launched its upgraded sustainable office in Guildford, Surrey, with an event for local clients, media, local businesses and Leaders staff. The Leaders Romans...

London based presenter and property expert Elizabeth Warburton has partnered with Fine & Country as one of the hosts of the...

After a steady increase in mortgage rates, concerns about house prices have been rising too. The Financial Times reported in mid...

An estate agency with a major new homes department claims new build sales are proving more resilient than the mainstream market. Leaders...

Black mould associated with condensation is becoming an increasing problem for homes in the UK and following the tragic death of...

There are a few common questions that arise when the issue of mould in rented properties is mentioned: what causes it,...

Portico Estate Agents is set to unveil a new sustainable office at its Fulham branch in London next week. It forms part...

Leaders Romans Group (LRG) has opened its first sustainable branch in Kemptown, Brighton City Centre. The Leaders-branded office has been completely refurbished...

Empty nesters may be considering downsizing their home this September as their children set off to university, whilst other downsizers are...

The check-out report is a critical point in the tenancy and has the power to make the moving-out process run smoothly...

With Earth Day in April and Environment Day looming in June, all businesses and individuals are becoming more aware of their...

Property checks can be the bane of a letting agent’s life if left unchecked. Throw in the winter weather, and you’ve...

A BBC investigation has revealed that a man’s house was sold and his furnishings removed without his knowledge, in the latest...

The TDS annual review 2020 indicates that deposit disputes have remained low over the last year, at around 1%. This is...

Potential house buyers may be fine with virtual tours during lockdown periods, but as the country opens up, people are going...

Tenancy deposit disputes are messy and often frustrating for all involved. While the number of formal disputes remains low, the pandemic...

Clear communication and common-sense actions by landlords, letting agents and students at the start of a tenancy can drastically improve the...

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is taking credit for saving thousands of agency jobs through increased transactions prompted by the stamp duty holiday. A...

The government claims its stamp duty holiday has supported nearly 750,000 jobs thanks to the ripple effect in the economy. A statement from HM...

We live in uncertain times. That I do not need to say to anybody. I am writing this piece aboard my...

The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS) keeps deposit money safe for letting agents, landlords and renters during the course a tenancy....

A new survey claims to have discovered the sights and experiences that most deter would-be buyers when they view homes on...

The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS) keeps deposit money safe for letting agents, landlords and renters during the course a tenancy....

The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS) keeps deposit money safe for letting agents, landlords and renters during the course a tenancy....

Thanks to vast improvements in processing powers, the use of virtual reality (VR) in some sectors is becoming more evident than...

No, I haven’t lost the plot. Such a thing exists – and if you’re familiar with North London, there is a...

The dream may be over but the return to reality can at least be staged in the spirit of an England...

I loved my Foxtons office. I started in the Battersea branch. It was the old-style office; traditional carpets, actual properties in...

The Money editor of The Mirror newspaper has finally sold a home he first put on the market in late 2016...

Last time out I looked at the growing importance of content, social media and design – but these should only form...

Maplin, Toys R Us, Carpetright, Warren Evans – what do they have in common? All are well-known high street chains that...

White & Sons came to MPL Interiors specifically to counteract the growing threat from online and hybrid estate agents, commissioning a...

Berkshire estate agents Braxton partnered with MPL Interiors to increase the size of its Maidenhead High Street office and refit its...

The boss of the UK's largest independent agency has called on the government to be 'radical' and consider a range of...

Not only did Theresa May stun everyone with her decision to call a ‘snap election’ but with the campaign now underway...

The chronic shortage of housing supply in the UK relative to demand has been a national issue for decades. The Government...

The Middle Eastern property development company Emaar - at one time the owner of Hamptons International estate agency - is using...

Estate agents with a difference, a twist, a unique selling point, whatever you want to call it, seem to be becoming...

It is no secret that Prime Central London lettings offerings vary from the exquisite to the plain and ugly.  The exquisite boasting...

Let’s face it: the work of an estate agent can be a thankless task. With clients on both sides of the...

ESTATE AGENTS are still missing too many tricks when it comes to one of the most important elements of their business...