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The gap between what sellers want for their home and what buyers are actually paying has increased by a further 1.1%...

Manning Stainton has committed to nurturing the rising stars of the property industry in Yorkshire through a summer training academy with...

Zoopla has been named as the official data partner of the latest series of popular Channel 4 programme ‘Worst House on...

There’s been a “substantial rise” in landlords exiting the market or downsizing their portfolios, analysis by TwentyEA has found.   Figures from the...

The rate of inflation held steady last month, raising hopes that the Bank of England will give homebuyers a boost with...

Asking prices dropped at the start of July as estate agents and sellers attempted to attracted buyers who have been distracted...

It's more than a week since we saw the removal vans enter Downing St and Labour’s promise to hit the ground...

The UK sales and lettings markets are in a state of flux, but an upcoming webinar from Reapit, the leading technology...

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

An agency setup during the pandemic is celebrating four successful years in business. Worthing-based James & James opened its doors on 1...

A date has been set for a vote of no confidence in the Law Society amid furore over its stance on...

The number of low deposit mortgage deals has reached a two-year high. Data from comparison website Moneyfacts shows the availability of deals...

Heidi Shackell, chief executive officer at The Lettings Hub said: “The General Election, called in May, halted progress of the Renters'...

A well-known industry dinner hosted by agency owners and consultants the Baldock brothers has rebranded. Previously known as the EA Directors Club...

It’s all over bar the voting, so let’s cut to the chase. Labour will win on July 4, big time. Even a...

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

There has been a 22.9% increase in the number of new homes hitting the market across Britain compared with the start...

The recent dip in inflation to 2% for the first time in three years brings a glimmer of optimism in the...

The announcement by the Bank Of England that interest rates will remain fixed at 5.25% for the seventh month in a...

In the later stages of an election when the Conservatives’ best chance of success is forcing an own goal by Labour,...

An agency bond says Labour’s plan to slap VAT on private school fees will have a positive effect on pricing of...

Around a fifth of estate agents have seen a drop in buyer activity and almost a third claim sellers have gone...

Homebuyers need to act fast to grab mortgage rates, with deals now disappearing within two weeks. Analysis by comparison website Moneyfacts shows...

Fine & Country has launched an exclusive training event for its licensees featuring internationally renowned speaker, trainer, and coach, Josh Phegan.  It...

Stamp Duty reform and first-time buyer support tops the list of what Foxtons would like to see from the next Government. The...

You may not have realised, but yesterday, the new government’s housing policy was agreed. No, I’m not talking about the new ‘Freedom...

Win, lose or draw for the political hopefuls standing as candidates in the upcoming general election, it is likely that the...

Stamp Duty reform and more housebuilding top the General Election wish-lists for the property sector. General Election manifestos are yet to be...

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill was the final piece of legislation to pass before Parliament closed ahead of the General...

Housing Secretary Michael Gove has become the latest high-profile MP to announce he would step down ahead of July’s General Election. Gove...

So we’ve been sent the ‘Save The Date’ card - it’s July 4. Now all we need is the invitation to the...

Could it be that a politician has finally done the property market a favour? Rishi Sunak’s decision to call the general election...

Affordability is a bigger factor for buyers than the confirmed General Election, Savills claims. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has set a date...

Even the most junior of estate agents will tell you that if you are going to bet the house on pulling...

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak yesterday confirmed a date for the General Election. Voters will go the polls on 4 July, meaning the...

Average house prices rose annually for the first time since July 2023 in March, Land Registry data shows. The latest Land Registry...

The proportion of mortgaged homebuyers has hit its highest level for four years, research suggests. Analysis based on conveyancing quote requests on...

A high-profile South West branch of national sales and lettings agency Martin & Co is under new family ownership. Martin & Co...

The Federation of Independent Agents (FIA) has set a date for its annual conference. It will take place on 12 July 2024...

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

Agents Giving says its Fundraising Champions of the Year Awards 2024 are now open for entries. You can enter the awards yourself...

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

Asking price discounts have hit their lowest levels since last summer as market activity improves across the board, Zoopla claims. The portal’s...

Olympic gold medallist Victoria Pendleton and Dragon’s Den investor Steven Bartlett are the latest speakers scheduled to appear at this summer’s...

Epsom and Ewell, Epping Forest and Dartford have been named as the top London leaver hotspots as buyers continue to move...

The architect of the Regulation of Property Agents (ROPA) reforms has expressed frustration that the recommendations have failed to materialise as...

The mortgage price war appears to have eased and the shelf life on home loans has hit a six-month low, Moneyfacts...

Self-employed agency brand eXp UK has launched its first ever two-day conference, set to take place in July 2024. It replaces the...

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

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

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

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

Record numbers of future vendors sent a request for an estate agent to come and provide a market appraisal of their...

Potential self-builders are struggling to find suitable plots and many are planning to turn to estate agents for support. A survey by...

Happy New Year and welcome to what’s looking like a busy - perhaps even hectic - 2024! I thought it worth running...

The level of mortgage approvals hit a four-month high in November, Bank of England data reveals. There were 50,067 mortgage approvals in...

The Register of Overseas Entities has hit the 30,000 registration milestone. The register, which is administered by Companies House, came into force...

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

In July the Government committed to ‘a new era of regeneration, inner-city densification and housing delivery across England, with transformational plans...

Propertymark has backed the launch of the Government’s £80m brownfield regeneration scheme. Councils across England can now bid for a share of...

The value of gross mortgage advances increased during the third quarter but future lending commitments have dropped, Bank of England data...

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

The number of mortgage approvals for house purchase has hit a three-month high, Bank of England data shows. Figures from the Bank...

Low deposit home buyers have been given a boost after product choice hit a 14-month high. Data from Moneyfacts shows the number...

Mortgage arrears and claims for repossession are on the rise as official data shows how much homeowners are still struggling in...

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

Estate agents sold a record number of properties via online auction between July and September, figures from proptech firm iamproperty have...

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

A proposed cut in stamp duty by the Westminster government would be a welcome boost to homebuyers and would need to...

Most weeks there are stories within the property sector that quietly slip under the radar - but which hold huge significance.  Last...

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

House price growth fell to its lowest annual rate since 2012 in August, official data shows. The latest Land Registry House Price...

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

The “ticking time bomb” of Help to Buy repayments could be set to explode due to the cost of living crisis,...

One in four mortgages lent to those under 30 now have a term of 35 years or more, new research suggests. This...

The old adage that estate agency is a people business is rarely more relevant than right now, when the market is...

Property sales and mortgage approvals both fell annually in August, official data shows. Figures from HMRC show UK residential transactions were down...

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

Rising numbers of property owners are dropping the asking price of their homes in a bid to secure a quick sale.  Latest...

We might be at the start of an improving housing market, suggests Propertymark. In its latest market snapshot, concentrating mostly on August,...

It looks like more families are to be hit with inheritance tax in 2023/4 according to a new forecast.  Research from the...

Annual house price growth has returned to its lowest level since the pandemic, Land Registry data shows. The latest figures from the...

Fewer sellers are willing to cut their asking prices, Chestertons claims. The agent said vendors in the capital have already priced in...

The artificial intelligence (AI) platform, Bard, correctly guessed what the UK’s average house price would be in the Land Registry’s monthly...

The number of homes going under offer within 30 days of listing has dropped from 54% to 38% as buyers become...

The mortgage rate rollercoaster is finally winding down but pressure will remain on the property market, Knight Frank claims. New commentary from...

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

The ESTAS team and I are now on the final countdown to Friday 20th October.  Having run the event for twenty...

Homeowners are becoming increasingly uncertain about the value of their property, research suggests. A new House Price Confidence Index, launched by marketing...

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

Mortgage searches on behalf of borrowers using gifted equity or making a concessionary purchase from a family member rose by 75%...

House prices have fallen at the steepest rate since 2009, Halifax data shows. The latest Halifax House Price Index for August suggests...

It’s a great time to be a homebuyer if purchasers can afford it, TwentyCi has claimed. It comes as the property data...

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

A new survey has scored the top ten national real estate brands in terms of reputation, value and customer satisfaction. Using YouGov...

House prices fell at their fastest rate since July 2009 last month, according to Nationwide.  The lender’s latest House Price Index shows...

If, like me, you’re an ardent England rugby fan or indeed a fan of rugby in general, you’ll be counting down...

Agents insist the market is still moving – albeit among cash buyers – after HMRC data shows another dip in sales activity. HMRC’s...

Fine & Country has launched a marketing campaign centred around becoming the most recommended national estate agency brand among consumers. The campaign...

The number of mortgage approvals for home purchase hit a five-month low in July. Bank of England data shows there were 49,444...