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

Interesting report this week in Estate Agent Today on an analysis by the Resolution Foundation thinktank which suggests that the UK’s...

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

The number of sales agreed is on the rise and the Somerset town of Chard has become a new hotspot, Rightmove...

Homeowners, particularly those in larger homes are staying put for longer, research shows. Analysis of Land Registry data between 2019 and 2022...

North Berwick in East Lothian, has been named the best place to live in the annual Sunday Times Best Places to Live...

The CEO of leading Scottish property portal ESPC, Paul Hilton shares why a discerning pricing strategy can improve the prospects of...

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

The CEO of leading Scottish property portal ESPC shares why a discerning pricing strategy can improve the prospects of your property...

The complexities of the government’s leasehold reform proposals affecting millions of homeowners came under the spotlight at a seminar organised by...

There are often very grim snapshots of the current property crisis.  But one of the most shocking I’ve read in a long...

Zoopla is holding onto its predictions of a 2% average house price drop this year and said high- value regions in...

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

From medieval castles to Elizabethan manor houses, Georgian townhouses and Victorian terraces, the UK’s historic buildings are central to our country’s...

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

With a combined value surpassing £7.4 trillion, the UK’s 29 million residential properties represent a vital national asset, and for homeowners,...

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

Parliamentary news may have been dominated by the fallout from the Rwanda Bill yesterday but another important piece of legislation also...

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

NatWest chairman Sir Howard Davies sparked fury on social media last week after claiming it isn’t difficult to get on the...

Forget the Boxing Day boost, next Monday could be the start of the “first-time buyer boom.” Mortgage technology company Twenty7tec has identified...

As the world marches relentlessly forward to 2024, the government’s flagship legislation for the private rented sector (PRS) remains in limbo. This...

New homes – we need more in ‘24 2023 was a year which saw the 'need to moves' active in the housing...

This year has seen an ongoing cost-of-living crisis, fluctuating mortgage rates, rising rents, and the threat of falling property prices. Although average...

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

The property market is heading for around 23% fewer sales this year and some agents may need better training to deal...

When almost all agents and developers use the tried and tested formula of floorplan, professional photography  and a well-crafted description, what can be...

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill passed its second reading in Parliament last night. Housing minister Lee Rowley pledged that the legislation...

Average asking prices in December have fallen more than usual for the seasonal slowdown, Rightmove claims. The portal’s latest House Price Index...

As the temperature drops outside, it can be tempting to think activity in the market is likely to freeze out entirely. And,...

It may be a measure of the government’s incompetence in the area of housing that two recent major announcements were sorely...

The long-awaited Leasehold and Freehold Bill is set to be unveiled in Parliament today. The Bill aims to make it cheaper and...

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

A buying agent has given his backing to the prospect of a Stamp Duty and Inheritance Tax (IHT) cut during this...

By Kevin Shaw, National Sales, Managing Director, Leaders Romans Group This year has seen an ongoing cost-of-living crisis, fluctuating mortgage rates, rising...

Asking prices for newly listed homes dropped by the largest rate for November in five years, Rightmove has revealed. The portal’s latest...

Three members of the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners take a brief look at some of the trials and tribulations awaiting...

Houses prices stopped falling on a monthly basis for the first time since in six months during October but are still...

Campaigners and commentators have reacted cautiously to leasehold reform proposals put forward in the King’s Speech. The King took part in his...

Paul Johnson, Head of Corporate Sales at Leaders Romans Group (LRG) Commercial property has historically been viewed as the more profitable asset...

Agents who complain about the price of Rightmove aren’t using it properly, industry figures have suggested. The claims were made in the...

Propertymark has given its backing to commitments from the Housing Minister on the long-awaited next steps of leasehold reform. Timothy Douglas, head...

All new houses in England and Wales will have to be sold as freehold properties under government plans to phase out...

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

By Alan Siggins, indoor ventilation expert and Managing Director of Airflow. Whilst the UK’s focus on Net Zero and green efforts may...

What a waste. Islington council announced in recent days that it will buy back 310 ex-council houses this winter, to add to...

Proptech – it’s a people thing. It might seem like a strange thing to say but the best of tech is a...

Homes with the number 13 typically have the lowest property valuations, Rightmove data suggests. Analysis by the portal, using property valuations from...

Savills has expanded its residential sales teams in south west London with the appointment of two associate directors. Oliver Morley joins as...

A lack of understanding and training when it comes to sales is hampering the ability of some agents, an industry podcast...

Self-employed estate agency platform iad has launched in Florida. The firm described it as another key expansion effort to compliment its recent...

A Labour council has revealed that it’s bought 15 open market homes, beefed up  their energy efficiency and will use them...

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities (DLUHC)  was this week due to conclude its consultation on proposed changes to...

A recent analysis of the UK property market by Zoom Property Buyer reveals that detached houses have seen the most significant...

The net housing supply in England could be set to fall to decade lows, builders have warned. New analysis by the Home...

Buyer expectations of price discounts are too high, a prime agent claims. Jo Eccles, founder and managing director of prime London buying...

A new estate agency has benefited from a grant scheme run by multinational company Tata Steel. Lincolnshire estate agent Grahame Barratt-Needham has...

It’s no secret that sea levels are rising, leaving millions of homes at risk globally and according to a recent report,...

The National Association of Property Buyers (NAPB) and Gumtree have teamed up to help fightback against fraudsters, particularly when it comes...

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

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

Propertymark says that sellers who strive to find a “middle ground” in today’s difficult market can still turn a healthy profit...

The Government has set out yet another attempt to meet it manifesto commitment to build 1m homes over this Parliament. Prime Minister...

Agents and sellers are being warned against putting unsuitable properties up for auction. Stuart Collar- Brown, chief executive of online auctioneer platform...

‘Schools out for Summer’ as the Alice Cooper song goes and the kids are not the only ones looking forward to...

It’s the start of what promises - perhaps ‘threatens’ is a better word - to be a challenging second half of...

Interesting news from Leaders Romans Group (LRG) this week when they revealed sales figures across the group for June. Nationally, sales figures...

OnTheMarket this morning claims to be the first major UK property portal to use Artificial Intelligence natural-language technology. The controversial technology is...

Rightmove has revealed details of a series of webinars throughout July for agents that are focused on legislation and compliance. A number...

Increasing numbers of sellers are turning to auction rooms to combat the cooling housing market conditions, research suggests. Upfront information provider Moverly...

Flat owners have seen their service charges rise by 8% over the past year, research suggests. A new service charge index launched...

Rising mortgage rates and falling house prices don’t appear to be deterring the super-rich. A report from upmarket agency Beauchamp Estates suggests...

Providing material information upfront could help agents charge higher fees and even reduce their carbon footprint, while those not complying could...

Semi-detached houses are currently the fastest-selling type of property in the UK, research suggests. Analysis of 101,126 house sale transactions by home...

Two of the north’s largest property auction houses, North-West based Pugh and South Yorkshire based Mark Jenkinson, are combining their online property auction listings from...

In an exclusive interview with Estate Agent Today, Simon Coaker, Sales & Marketing Director of Desert Springs Resort, shared captivating insights into...

Sotheby’s Realty International is set to return to the small screen next week. Its agents will feature in Channel 4's prime residential property...

Labour says it will reform how land is valued under Compulsory Purchase Order powers in a bid to increase house building...

Sustainability has become a watch word for businesses the world over but there’s one element of this equation that is too...

The proportion of new homes sold off-plan across England & Wales has slipped to the lowest level since 2013, new data...

It has been another busy week in the property sector.  In his latest column, property commentator Jonathan Rolande, provides his take on...

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

An award-winning charity will cut the cost of homeownership in Wigan by up to £10,000, by offering buyers the chance to...

Annual house price growth dropped for the fourth month in a row in February and dropped further into negative territory on...

Homes have decreased in size every decade since the 1950s, despite house prices rising exponentially, according to new data. Intriguingly the average...

The Labour Party has outlined three ways it will help first-time buyers onto the housing ladder as it ramps up its...

Check out some of the latest charitable endeavours from agency and property brands this week. Thomas Morris Sales & Lettings: Last week...

From Million Dollar Listing to Selling Sunset, we’re used to seeing real estate reality TV in full force on Netflix. Whilst...

Winkworth is expanding its operations to focus on land and new homes opportunities across London. Dominic Agace, chief executive of Winkworth, said...

The average price for larger detached homes has grown at almost twice the rate than for smaller properties such as flats...

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

A promise to sell homes for £1 by Scottish Labour has been labelled as a “politically led housing gimmick” by estate...

The flat market in prime central London (PCL) is undergoing a resurgence, a buying agent claims. Residential and investment buying agency London...

Over the last few years, the property industry has been focusing on the need to provide more information to buyers ‘up...

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

The pandemic has left a “structural and lasting impact” on London’s property market, Chestertons claims. Analysis of Land Registry data by the...

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

Strike chief executive Sam Mitchell has blamed uncertainty since the September mini-Budget and rising mortgage rates for making the market more...

Should commercial properties be converted into homes? I think so. I don’t mean the upscale barns becoming large houses, or the fashionable...

It used to be that you couldn’t leave home without two things. Your wallet and your keys. Time has moved on a...