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Detached homes in Wales are the slowest property types to sell across the UK and take an average of 92 days...

In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they discuss how the digital realm is transforming Estate Agency.   The...

New statistics from the Financial Conduct Authority, analysed by a legal firm, show the clear disadvantage and worsening picture for single...

The number of new sellers coming to the market is up by 12% compared to this time a year ago, and...

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

In a recent panel discussion at The Guild of Property Professionals' conference I highlighted the pressing challenges faced by estate agents...

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

Stress tests are a valuable tool for measuring resilience and the Scottish residential property market was put through a fairly gruelling...

MPs have launched an inquiry on improving the home buying and selling process in England. The Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (LUHC)...

Propertymark has welcomed the reappointment of Julie James as the new Welsh Housing Minister. Timothy Douglas, head of policy and campaigns at...

As most of the regular readers of this column will know (and because I’m not shy about admitting it) – I’ve...

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

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...

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

The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee has set out the key questions it could ask agency representatives as its...

Property professionals have called for the Government to allocate its promised £3m towards improving the home buying and selling process to...

Analysts have given their backing to Rightmove’s stock market prospects but there are warnings that it can’t “rest on its laurels”...

A variety of charities have received support from the property industry over the past week. If there are charitable endeavours you think...

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

The Guild of Property Professionals has set a date for its Annual Conference and Awards Ceremony on 22 March 2024. It will...

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

Building more homes is a better solution than mortgage schemes to support first-time buyers, a Zoopla executive has claimed. Richard Donnell, executive...

High-end estate agent Tryon Ash is looking to share the secrets of his success with other agents and property professionals. The agent,...

A variety of charities have received support from the property industry over the past week. If there are charitable endeavours you think...

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

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

House prices fell at their fastest rate since 2011 during November 2023, the Land Registry has revealed. The latest Land Registry House...

NAVA Propertymark members are predicting another challenging year for the hospital sector. Chris Platts, NAVA advisory panel member, said 2023 was a...

We’re now just 2 days away from the end of 2023 and what a year it’s been for the property industry....

Landowners seeking to sell their land for development will have to adjust their expectations as the market, the planning system and...

The estate agency industry is being urged to do more to tackle the issue of gender jaws, it has been warned. The...

Mortgage lenders are expecting a quieter year for home loans in 2024. Forecasts from banking trade body UK Finance suggest lending for...

As 2023 trundles towards the buffers and we look forward to our Christmas break, it is something of a seasonal phenomenon...

The final weeks of 2023 have recorded above average levels of new sales with a 17% increase compared to the same...

Agents are hoping for further support for the housing market north of the border as the Scottish Government prepares to set...

There is rarely a quiet year in the property market. And 2023 has felt like the usual rollercoaster at times. On...

More than half of agents have cited 2023 as a difficult financial year, research has revealed. Analysis by data firm Landmark Estate...

Fraud in the lettings industry is reaching unprecedented heights. Now, more than ever, there is a need for a revolution in...

The United Kingdom stands on the precipice of a historic overhaul in property ownership. With the King's speech unveiling the anticipated...

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

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

A date has been set for next year’s Propertymark One conference. The landmark conference was launched by the agency trade body at...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? My name is Jake Gann and my business card says...

As much of the country battened down the hatches for the first storm of the season, there may have been a...

The number of first-time buyers has fallen this year but the proportion of sales to this cohort remains the same due...

The majority of the British public believe the Government is responsible for fixing the country’s housing shortage but few believe that...

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

In his latest column Jonathan Rolande explains how those working in the property can best navigate the challenges the market is...

To help or not to help: that is the question the government is facing with regard to under-pressure private rented sector...

Funny how time flies faster as you get older and I’m reminded that next week, (23rd September, to be precise) it...

Introduced to Parliament in May, the Renters (Reform) Bill seeks to improve the private rental sector for both tenants and landlords....

A third of agents are expecting the self-employed model to make up 50% of the market in the next decade but...

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

The roll out of ULEZ has been one of the big stories of the week. The new zones will have implications...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? My name is Mark Bevan and I am the Sales...

Spicerhaart’s shift to a hybrid model and investment in the business and staff has contributed to a £5m loss for 2022,...

Uncertainty over interest rates continues to dominate the thoughts of many working in the property sector.  Here in his latest column property...

Joe Pepper has stepped down as chief executive of TM Group. It follows the acquisition of the proptech brand by Aurelius last...

The number of properties going under the hammer has increased but there has been a dip in the percentage of lots...

In his latest column Jonathan Rolande explains why estate agents shouldn’t be distracted by the latest house price index figures. Nobody reading...

Spicerhaart has received a Silver Award in the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which acknowledges the agency group’s commitment to...

Like most parts of the UK, the one I live in has a bit of a beef about parking. More precisely,...

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

A recent poll of 11,000 private renters by SpareRooom reveals that 81% spend more than 30% of their take-home pay on...

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

The market share of online and hybrid agents reduced further during the second quarter of 2023, new figures show. Analysis from property...

Sentiment among movers is proving to be remarkably resilient despite the challenging news in recent months on mortgage rates, inflation, and...

 In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they review the dynamics of the property market, and the current...

Now more than ever, property professionals across the sector need to pull together and collaborate more closely to make business gains,...

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

Agents are facing challenges of rising price reductions but fewer listings are being withdrawn and the level of fall-throughs is dropping,...

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

Propertymark is working with an Anti-Money Laundering service to stage a webinar for agents wanting to know more about compliance. At the...

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

There’s never a perfect time to set up in business, but many might think now is exactly the wrong time to...

Former Fine & Country global chief executive Simon Leadbetter is set to embark on his first national tour with his own...

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

Auction House is reporting its most successful May in the 16-year history of the group, despite a decline in bidders. The month...

The Guild of Property Professionals has recognised the achievements of its members during its 30th anniversary celebration and awards ceremony. The awards,...

The Home Buying and Selling Group (HBSG) has formed an independent industry body, the Open Property Data Association (OPDA), for companies...

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

Two major agency brands used their annual general meetings (AGM) yesterday to outline a positive view of the property market, with...

Landmark Information Group has partnered with payment processor Shieldpay. The partnership aims to provide faster and more transparent conveyancing payments. Shieldpay’s digital platform,...

British athletics legends Steve Backley and Roger Black have been named as brand ambassadors for self-employed agency brand eXp UK. They will...

Football legend Kevin Keegan has been named as the latest guest speaker for eXp UK’s 2023 roadshow. Keegan had 321 appearances for...

As a property market expert, I have been closely monitoring the challenges faced by the housing market, particularly the issue of...

As an estate or letting agent, you may already know that having a strong online presence is crucial for success in...

High borrowing costs and an uncertain economic outlook remaining the main challenges for homebuyers, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)...

First-time buyers in the UK are paying almost a third more to get on the property ladder than they were five...

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

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

A controversial change due to be brought about in the proposed Renters’ Reform Bill is the abolition of Section 21 ‘no...

Check out some of the latest charitable endeavours from agency and property brands this week. Agents Giving: Entries are now open for...

As an estate agent, you know that securing the sale is just step one of a successful journey. But with issues...

THE grounding of foreign travel during successive lockdowns meant many employers were saved from the stress of dealing with holiday requests...

One of the main advantages of a PropTech solution is being able to automate the time-intensive and repetitive jobs that employees...

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

Zoopla is set to host a 2023 market update later this month for agents. Hosted by Zoopla’s executive director of Research, Richard...

Female estate agents have shared the highs and lows of working in the property industry to mark International Women’s Day (IWD). The...