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The average price of a home in Wales fell to £229,263 in the first quarter of 2024, making this the fifth...

A property industry group has called for a reduction in the discounts available for council tenants buying their own home, after...

New data from one of Britain’s largest mortgage lenders shows that nearly one in five first-time buyers are now aged 40...

Would-be home-buyers are enjoying the highest level of spring-time choice of homes in five years says Zoopla. The portal claims that there...

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

There’s been broad support from within the agency and wider property sectors for Labour’s proposal to build on selected parts of...

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

The vast majority of negligence claims against conveyancers are for relatively low sums of money, but the financial and reputational costs...

Keir Starmer set out Labour’s policy for housebuilding this week and targeted ‘ugly’ parts of the Green Belt. It will be a...

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...

Winkworth has revealed that it has not renewed franchises on offices “where our standards were not being met and results were...

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

OnTheMarket president Jason Tebb has cautioned buyers against waiting for an interest rate cut and General Election before making a transaction...

Dog-owning house buyers who want to live in areas of abundant green space in which to walk their four-legged friends are...

Propertymark has urged the Land Registry to provide more accessible and affordable services to its members.  Responding to a call for evidence...

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

Average house prices fell on a monthly basis for the first time since September 2023 during March as higher mortgage rates...

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

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

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

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

Estate agents are hopeful for a busy spring market after official data showed a small rise in property sales in recent...

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

Housing affordability ratios have fallen back to pre-pandemic levels but remain high, Office for National Statistics (ONS) data shows. The latest figures...

If you want to hear of a tale for our industry’s times - featuring housing shortages, planning disputes, rampant  inflation and...

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

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...

Simon Bradbury has returned to estate agency with self-employed brand eXp. Bradbury, who quit as managing director of Thomas Morris in January,...

Property market conditions in the new-build sector are likely to remain subdued this year. Persimmon has claimed. An outlook in the house...

The property market is awash with data. A quick Google search and any prospective buyer can find property prices, listing history,...

It’s time to abolish what is colloquially called Landlord Licensing. If you’re a casual reader and perhaps not in our industry, a...

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...

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

The level of mortgage approvals for home-movers hit the lowest level since the 1970s amid the cost of living crisis in...

Renting a flat or house in the UK has never been more difficult. The market is tight, supply is limited and...

As the Budget approaches and the housing crisis intensifies, it is important to consider what the Chancellor could – and should...

Propertymark has added its name to calls for Stamp Duty reform and has also urged lenders to develop more affordable mortgage...

Homeowners with mortgages have seen the highest increase in household costs over recent months, official data suggests. The latest Household Costs Index...

The Government’s proposal to introduce a new 1% deposit mortgage scheme to help young people onto the property ladder is unworkable...

Digital compliance specialist SmartSearch can help estate agents comply quickly and efficiently Around one in five estate agents are not registered for...

Downsizers across England and Wales could unlock an average £305,090 by moving from a four bed to a two-bed home, according...

A drop in house prices remains likely for 2024 despite recent rises and improving sentiment. The latest Halifax house price index showed...

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

The European property market is the most distressed sector, new research suggests. The latest Distress Index, from restructuring firm Weil, has warned...

Average house prices will fall 3.6% in the first quarter of the year, according to forecasts by reallymoving.com. The research is based...

Agents are becoming more confident about a busy Spring market after the Bank of England held interest rates for the fourth...

Average house prices rose between December and January but a rapid rebound is unlikely, Nationwide has warned. The latest Nationwide House Price...

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

Calling all self-employed property professionals! With only one week to go until the 31 January self assessment deadline, the 3.8 million people...

While our own Government continues to tentatively encourage homeowners to carry out energy-efficient measures, they will no doubt be eagerly watching...

The negative effects of higher mortgage rates on affordability were overestimated throughout 2023, TwentyCi claims. The property data firm highlights that house...

The Government’s latest attempt to bolster the property appears to be 1% deposit mortgages. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is reported to be considering...

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

After months of negative messaging and anti-development sentiment, espoused both nationally by the Government, and locally during May’s local election campaigning,...

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

In the current challenging market, housebuilders are increasingly looking for novel and engaging means of marketing to achieve the necessary supply/demand...

After a difficult 2023, the property market has been buoyed by a triple-boost in the early days of 2024.  According to the...

A record 50% of homes sold in England & Wales last year were purchased following a price reduction, Hamptons analysis has revealed. The...

Let’s start at the very beginning - Happy New Year. Now, let’s give thanks to the guy who made January 1st...

The news in September that Birmingham City Council (‘Europe’s largest local authority’) had been forced to issue a Section 114 notice...

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

Average house prices ended 2023 down 1.8%, according to Nationwide. The lender’s December House Price Index, based on its own mortgage lending...

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

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

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

Lower interest rates and real wage growth will halt price falls next year but sales will remain lower, Hamptons has predicted  Forecasts...

March was the most popular month for completions this year as sales took longer and buyers focused on affordability, analysis has...

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

T'was three nights before Christmas, when all through the site, We’ve delivered thousands of stories to bring you delight. We’ve had Strike turn...

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

What will happen to house prices? Should I rent or buy? Will a Labour or Tory Government be better for homeowners....

The Scottish Government’s Budget has been described as a “missed opportunity.” The update yesterday from Scottish Finance Secretary Shona Robison, outlined a...

The recent cyber attack on CTS left around 80 conveyancing firms across the country commercially paralysed as the harm to their...

House prices are set to fall further next year, two major lenders claim. The house prices indices of Halifax and Nationwide have...

The Bank of England maintained interest rates at 5.25% yesterday, raising hope among agents that this would boost buyer confidence and...

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

The private rental landscape has been undergoing a profound transformation, with technology playing a pivotal role in shaping the way tenancies...

Go back a hundred years and property transactions were a much simpler affair. A group of people could get together in...

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

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

House prices increased for the second consecutive month in November, according to Halifax. The lender’s latest House Price Index recorded monthly growth...

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

House prices increased for the third month in a row during November but are still down annually, Nationwide data shows. The lender’s...

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

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...

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

The role of a residential landlord has changed considerably over the years. What was once a relatively straightforward means of generating...

Stamp Duty should reflect the current market conditions, an agency boss claims. Speaking exclusively to Estate Agent Today,  Michael Polzler, chief executive...

The Land Registry has recorded the first annual drop in property values for a decade in its house price index. Both the...

As we enter the winter months and a traditionally quieter time for the property industry - agents are still contending with...

House price falls could continue into 2024 as high interest rates continue to make it difficult for homebuyers to transact, an...

In this interview, Riccardo Dawson, Chief Operating Officer at Alto and Chris Hutchinson, CEO of Canopy discuss the benefits of their...

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

Nationwide has cautioned property market commentators about being too optimistic as its own house price index showed average prices surprisingly rose...

Zoopla is warning that there will be further house price falls in 2024 on top of the 4.5 per cent drop...

By Kevin Shaw, National Sales Managing Director, Leaders Romans Group As the cost-of-living crisis continues to impact the UK, many of us...