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There’s been a significant rise in the number of so-called Suspicious Activity Reports concerning money laundering and the agency industry. Suspicious Activity...

Propertymark, the leading membership body for property agents has written to London Mayor candidates highlighting proposals to tackle the unique housing...

Some 36% of all homes which have had asking prices cut this year are now listed as sold subject to contract.  GetAgent...

UK house prices may be broadly static but sales volumes are up 12% year on year according to Zoopla data out...

An expert says a change in Stamp Duty Land Tax, coming into effect on June 1, will alter how investors and...

We all know that first-time buyers have had a tough time of it lately. Mad mini-budgets resulting in higher interest rates...

The latest research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has revealed that while a rental property with a...

An analysis by Rightmove reveals that the average interest rate for a two year fixed mortgage at 95% loan to value...

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

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

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

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

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...

A report in the Times newspaper says Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is planning a stamp duty cut in the early autumn. The paper...

A shareholder of Foxtons believes the agency could be worth £300m if sold today - substantially above its existing market capitalisation...

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...

Data and statistics are never in short supply for those of us working in the property sector.  But one set which really...

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

Inflation has eased to 3.2% down from 3.4%, official figures from the Office for National Statistics show, the lowest level since...

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

The most expensive streets to buy a home in the UK has been revealed. Unsurprisingly, it is in London on Buckingham Gate...

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

The plight of the nation’s first-time buyers may be the focus when it comes to government housing initiatives, but our latest...

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

Fraud poses a significant challenge for residential conveyancers, with criminals often attempting to exploit the transaction process for money laundering purposes. The...

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

Lenders are predicting a busy quarter for supply and demand of mortgages. The Bank of England’s latest Credit Conditions Survey showed lenders...

Who says irony is dead? That Purplebricks, of all agencies, should promote the idea of a ‘BS-Tester’ to identify false promises by...

The majority of buyers and sellers in the prime housing market will not be deterred by the upcoming General Election, according...

The Law Society is facing backlash from conveyancers after issuing new property information reforms that take account of Trading Standards’ material...

A well-known Surrey estate agent has rebranded. Burns & Webber is rebranding to adopt its parent company’s name Curchods. The four Burns &...

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...

Many agents may perceive that the need to negotiate only comes into play at the point of offer if a property...

The Government may have backtracked on plans for 100% loan-to-value (LTV) mortgages but Yorkshire Building Society has come up with its...

Waiting for a General Election is risky for sellers after the so-called Boris bounce in the property market failed to deliver...

The UK’s housing stock offers the worst value for money of any advanced economy, new research suggests. Analysis by the Resolution Foundation...

Everyone seems to be talking about artificial intelligence (AI) right now. It is an issue which has been bubbling under since Covid -...

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

In the first of a short series of articles, David Beaumont, managing director of Compliance Matters, casts a professional eye over...

Financial crime within the property sector is on the rise and the stats are alarming. According to data from Apex Bridging,...

Inflation has hit a new two-year low as the cost of living measure slowed to 3.4% in February. The figure is down...

The ripple effect of a property sale that falls through is, without exception, one of the most frustrating and disappointing events...

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

Happy birthday to us….and all members of the The ValPal Network! We are celebrating a decade in business and in those 10...

The Government has taken the unusual step of intervening in the London Plan to boost housebuilding in the capital.   Housing Secretary Michael...

The increased focus on upfront material information could push up estate agency professional indemnity (PI) requirements, an industry trainer has warned. Michael...

Average asking prices have increased at their highest rate for 10 months during March but the property market remains sensitive, Rightmove...

Seller confidence has improved in anticipation of the traditionally busier Spring market and interest rate cuts in the months ahead, research...

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...

As you begin the process of property transactions in the UK, it's important to understand potential pitfalls that may result in...

The ValPal Network (TVPN) is celebrating generating 8.7m leads for agents in a decade of business. It comes as TVPN said it...

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

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...

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

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

House price growth may have slowed last year but homeowners who sold their property still made an average gain of £74,000...

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

LSL has hailed the benefits of switching to a franchise model for its estate agency brand. A trading update from the company...

I was chatting to a genuine city gent the other day (someone who has enjoyed a career in suits, ties, shares...

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

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

New-build homes may typically command a premium compared with the second-hand market but new research has revealed areas where this isn’t...

A quarter of homebuyers have attempted to bribe sellers with everything from cash to kindness when trying to secure a property,...

OneDome is offering free digital know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) checks for estate agents using its various home buying services.  The...

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into the UK’s largest housebuilders as it warns of “fundamental concerns”...

If you saw our recent article, you’ll know that one in five (19.24%) ValPal leads generated via Facebook ads actually went...

Fine & Country agent Luke Hammond is looking to make his mark on Mayfair after 13 years covering central London. Hammond established...

Dave Sayce, Founder and Managing Director of Compare My Move, reflects on the legal changes that will make leasehold purchase more...

Increasing numbers of mortgage lenders are pulling decent deals as swap rates rise. Santander has become the latest high street lender to...

A senior estate agent has described the Government’s pledge to compel councils to cut red tape in favour of development as...

Average asking prices have grown on an annual basis for the first time in six months but properties are taking longer...

Compared with a decade ago, today's first-time buyers are older, more likely to buy with a partner and more likely to...

In my last Natter, I recounted the story of how Angels media bounced back from the 2008 financial crisis by launching...

If a week is a long time in politics, then I’d say it’s a lifetime for anyone working in the property...

The housing market is "turning a page" with fewer price reductions and higher achieved prices, Hamptons claims. A January market activity update...

Building on brownfield sites may not be the silver bullet it is made out to be, the government has been warned. Housing...

The search for the very best of the property industry is officially on for The Midlands PROPS Awards 2024. The awards is...

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

After years of saving, hard work, and market watching, being able to view and make an offer on a property is...

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

Following the release of Material Information Parts B & C, iamproperty’s Product Manager, Tania Bonesi, shares insights on how Estate Agents...

There’s no question that trust is the bedrock of any longstanding client relationship. It is built on delivering on your promises...

Compared with a decade ago, today's first-time buyers are older, more likely to buy with a partner and more likely to...

The benefits for letting agents to outsource their client accounting is well documented, however with an increasing number of options available,...

It usually takes a scandal or a reshuffle to remove a Government minister so it came as a bit of a...

Mortgage rates may be falling but tougher lending criteria is stifling many borrowers, including high earners. Research by Investec has found the...

Sir Simon Clarke’s call for Rishi Sunak to be ousted from Downing Street may well express what many of his MP...

Leaks and water-based issues are more likely in rental properties than any other type of emergency, according to data we gathered...

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...

Whether a General Election is held in May, November or in January one thing is guaranteed -  we can expect to...

Nick Hall, one of the antiques experts appearing on the BBC's Bargain Hunt, has joined south coast agency, Henry Adams. He has taken...

Branches may be closing but the number of estate agency businesses has increased by 2% across the UK over the past...

Most agents may argue that every month is the best time to list but Rightmove has identified February as the optimum...

Buyer confidence remained flat – or consistent depending on your view of the property market in December – while seller sentiment...

Paul Hilton, CEO of leading Scottish property portal ESPC Homeowners who are considering moving on to a new property in 2024 are...