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

A veteran PropTech figure with extensive experience of working at leading estate and sales agencies has told the government to act...

ESPC has relaunched its SPC Property Practice certification, a unique accreditation course for solicitor estate agents. Developed with The Law Society of...

The property market appears to be benefiting from the much-hoped for spring bounce, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors...

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

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

Estate agency stock has hit the highest level since February 2021, new figures from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)...

Representatives from Propertymark, Trading Standards and The Property Ombudsman (TPO) are set to discuss estate agency regulation in the House of...

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...

Homebuyer and seller activity has finally started to turn positive, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) suggests. The latest...

Five years ago, Lettings expert, Tim Lawler, wrote an article for Estate Agent Today charting his early experiences of setting up...

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

Everyone’s a pundit these days, aren’t they? And January is pundit season – when a New Year starts, out come the...

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

Scottish property portal ESPC has announced the inaugural graduation of its first qualification, with a 100% pass rate. EPSC revealed that 55...

Two London firms have been expelled from The Property Ombudsman (TPO) for failing to pay compensation to consumers. This brings the total...

A new action group has been formed that is expressing concern about ineffective legal regulation as well as extra responsibilities being...

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

The number of mortgage approvals for home purchase hit an eight-month low during September, Bank of England data shows. Mortgage data from...

Simon Jackson is Managing Director of SDL Surveying If we look at the latest data, it looks like there is something of...

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has published an updated UK supplement of its ‘Red Book’ – its master document...

Property professionals remain negative about the prospects for the housing market over the coming months amid low buyer demand and fewer...

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

The Property Ombudsman (TPO) has welcomed two new non-executive directors to its independent board. Louise Baxter, head of the National Trading Standards...

Estate agency has changed. No longer is it required to sit in a high street office working the old way. Provide a...

Savills has launched a new multi-media advertising campaign focusing on the role of emotion in moving home whatever the life stage. The...

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

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has been granted observer status for this year's UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) to...

The term mixed-tenure development usually refers to residential developments where different residential tenures are provided on the same site. Typically, tenure was...

It was a genuine pleasure to read this week about Yorkshire estate agent Ian Bradbury who clocked up 40 years selling...

The latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors housing market snapshot shows the increasing damage being wrought by high interest rates. The RICS...

A well-known Yorkshire estate agent is celebrating 40 years working at the same firm - and he’s marking his involvement in...

In his latest column Jonathan Rolande explains why estate agents need to ditch selling techniques and brush up on persuasion to...

The chairman of the Residential Logbook Association (RLBA) has queried the relevance of a new Government-backed property group focused on digital...

It is no secret that our climate is getting warmer. 2022 was one of the six warmest years on record globally,...

Homeowners selling in Scotland without an estate agent are being reminded that they still need a Home Report. Scottish surveying firm DM...

As the Governor, Andrew Bailey, announces his plans to install heat pumps at the Bank of England, we are increasingly hearing...

According to research, the average cost of home insurance was £300 in 2022 – a record low. However, this could increase...

Property market activity has returned to levels last seen in the aftermath of last October’s mini Budget, data from the Royal...

A new study of 130 locations across the UK reveals huge ‘postcode lottery’ differences as to how quickly a first time...

The UK is heading for a further drop in housebuilding, according to the latest Purchasing Managers Index data by S&P and...

By adopting a top-notch Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution, you're not only opening doors to acquiring new customers and nurturing existing...

New laws are set to give more estate agents the chance to sell charity land – as long as you are...

Propertymark has named its new chairperson and board members during its annual general meeting. Succeeding Propertymark’s, Nicky Heathcote, Bill Butler has been...

The majority of mortgage lenders have committed to showing more flexibility to struggling borrowers but the Government has confirmed that support...

Two sets of housing data have suggested a declining property market, with further price drops on the horizon. Halifax has recorded the...

Zoopla founder Alex Chesterman has fallen out of the 2023 Sunday Times Rich List while Foxtons supremo Jon Hunt has seen...

In simple terms, as you are probably aware, ‘lenders’ are the organisations who loan you something, in this case money to...

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

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

The impact of last year’s mini-Budget on the property market are “fading,” agents have claimed after the latest Nationwide housing data...

Property professionals have given their backing to new guidance on cladding. A webinar poll by Countrywide Surveying Services (CSS) has revealed that...

The property market remains weak but there are long-term signs of stability, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) claims. The latest...

Proptech firm iamproperty has launched a new survey module for its movebutler sales progression platform. The new module encourages surveys as early...

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

Collaborative Conveyancing has won an Innovate UK grant in partnership with the Hartree Centre research facility and completed a fundraising round...

A more stable picture of the housing market may be emerging, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has suggested. It comes...

Chartered psychologist, neuroscientist and award-winning science communicator Dr Sabina Brennan has been announced as the latest speaker at this year’s Propertymark...

Property professionals have started the year in a relatively less despondent mood compared with the end of 2022 but the market...

The cost of living crisis in the UK has majorly impacted thousands of peoples’ plans to move home, with mortgage lending...

It has been a busy start to the year for job moves. If you want your jobs or appointments news to feature...

The level of new listings coming to market is at its weakest since the end of the 2021 Stamp Duty holiday,...

It’s been a year since Housing Secretary Michael Gove declared that was “morally wrong” that leaseholders should pay to fix unsafe...

A plethora of property professionals are ending the year with new jobs. If you want your jobs or appointments news to feature...

Surveying is traditionally a male-dominated profession, and many women who have worked in the profession for many years report that at...

A chartered surveyor has highlighted 15 ‘crimes against property’ in a new book that aims to prevent owners from damaging the...

By David Boughtflower Business Analyst at Reapit, 14 years in Residential Sales and Lettings Having entered estate agency in the eye of the...

From singing to dressing as superheroes, there are plenty of inspirational examples of agents raising money for good causes this week. Whatever...

Buyer demand, new instructions and agreed sales all continued falling in November, according to a downbeat update from the Royal Institution...

England beat Wales at the World Cup in Qatar this week, confirming the team’s progression to the next round while their...

Regional estate agent Miles & Barr is showing its support for the home nations at this month’s World Cup with free...

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has warned of a further weakening of the property market as buyer caution increases. The...

Given their leading role in the recent upfront information revolution, interest in the work of the National Trading Standards Estate &...

Purplebricks chief financial officer (CFO) Steve Long is to leave the online agent after just a year in the role. The beleaguered...

A 31-year old chartered surveyor has become one of the youngest to achieve RICS Fellowship status. James Brook, founder of Novello Chartered...

New research from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has highlighted further lost further momentum in the housing market during...

In tougher times – as is the case now, post-Covid, post-Brexit, cost-of-living crisis, war in Ukraine, etc – reputation and consumer...

A variety of charities have received support from the property industry over the past week, from on land to under the...

Yorkshire estate agent Dacre Son & Hartley is aiming to offset more than 100 tons of carbon dioxide emissions. The brand is...

Who would be in the shoes of Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng? I don’t mean who would like their power, pay and...

A Somerset-based estate agency director has come up with his own approach to clear a backlog of probate or ‘Red Book’...

The property jobs market hasn't taken a summer holiday this month. Here are some of the latest moves that took place during...

Propertymark’s partnership with MoveIQ has already attracted attention from more than 250,000 consumers and potential property buyers and sellers. The agency trade...

Long-established Hampshire estate agent Clarke Mews has shut all three of its branches in West End, Botley and Netley, with its...

A key minister in the Scottish Government has warned that the country faces a ‘monumental but essential task’ if it is to...

PropTech brand nurtur.group has announced the appointment of Clive Beattie as its new Chief Financial Officer. As we revealed in Estate Agent...

With green issues on the agenda more than ever, homeowners wanting to learn more about making their homes more eco-friendly have...

As temperatures rise and the holidays begin many of us will be looking to enjoy our gardens and make improvements to...

Agents have been celebrating some of the top fundraising exploits of the past 12 months but the activity continues. Remember, if you...

Regional agent Dacre, Son & Hartley is expanding into York and has appointed experienced estate agent, Nick Udovicic, to head up...

Marcus Jones has been appointed as housing minister. The appointment came late last night after a tumultuous day in Westminster that saw...

Independent agent Barrows and Forrester has called for the appointment of a housing tsar for a fixed term as yet another...

More than 70 girls and boys who represent Ben Rhydding Hockey Club in Ilkley, west Yorkshire have benefited from a smart...

From golf days to white collar boxing, agents and property professionals have been swinging into action for charitable causes recently. Remember, if...

Independent estate agency Beresfords has expanded its property offering with the acquisition of commercial property specialists Whybrow Chartered Surveyors. It allows the...

PropertyHeads has relaunched its valuation and insights tool as Mouseprice Pro in the UK after a period of major investment and...

In the third part of this exclusive series with Homesearch’s chief operating officer, Sam Hunter, Angels Media’s Lee Dahill questions him...

The interim chairman of the RICS governing council has vowed to get the beleaguered body in a “good position” for reforms...

More than 200 “top achievers” from across the Connells Group enjoyed a four day all-expenses paid trip to Valencia earlier this...

A high-profile review of the governance and purpose of the RICS has said the need for change at the institution is...