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

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

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

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

Leaders Romans Group (LRG) has appointed its first chief technology officer. Sophia Swain has been recruited to the board-level role. She comes from...

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

Material information requirements should be seen by agents as a positive change, a Trading Standards investigator has claimed. Speaking to The Guild...

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

In his third and final article in this 3-part series, David Beaumont looks at the legal statues of Material Information Guidance. ...

Prime central London (PCL) property values flattened out during the first quarter of 2024 after six consecutive quarterly falls, figures suggest. Analysts...

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...

Interest rates were held for the fifth consecutive time after the latest Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting yesterday. The...

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

The Spring Budget last Wednesday rounded out to be mostly a disappointment for the property industry, but it was also perhaps...

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

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

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

Average house prices rose for the fourth consecutive month during February, figures from Halifax show, but it is unclear how long...

House prices are growing annually for the first time since January 2023, Nationwide claims. The latest Nationwide House Price Index found average...

A network uniting ethical estate agents has officially launched today with 25 members. The Ethical Agent Network (EAN) is led by industry...

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

Our latest research has revealed London’s six best performing boroughs when it comes to positive property price growth. But a wider trend...

New Year momentum in the property market has carried into February and new listings are at a four-year high, Zoopla claims. The...

Most agents agree that providing upfront information at the very start of the homebuying process would improve the buying and selling...

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

Prime market activity hasn’t caught up with more positive sentiment, Knight Frank claims. It comes as figures from the agency brand showed...

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

LSL’s estate agency network has performed ahead of its plans since shifting to a franchised model last year. The LSL estate agency...

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

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

The most successful agents are typically those who invest in self-improvement. Whether it's staying abreast of changes in social media, experimenting...

A housing market analyst has admitted he is “happy being wrong” after predicting house prices would fall between 8% and 10%...

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

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

Yopa has detailed a restructure of its business after chairman Grenville Turner mysteriously stepped down as a director. Companies House documents last...

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

As 2024 progresses, I expect to see an increase in the role that estate agents play in local communities. Once perceived...

Chris Hemmings, Parter in Carter Jonas’ Planning & Development team We’re confident of a better start to 2024 than 2023. The news that...

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

Record number of sellers came to market on Boxing Day, according to Rightmove. The portal said it recorded a 26% increase in...

Buyer demand across England crept up during the final months of 2023 but remains down annually, research has revealed. Analysis has revealed...

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

The Government recently consulted upon a revised approach to local plans. Throughout the consultation document, frequent use is made of the...

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

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

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

Inflation fell to its lowest level in two years during November, raising hopes that interest rate cuts and lower mortgage pricing...

The 2023 Autumn Budget, amongst its considerable 110 growth measures, contained an important announcement for the property sphere, with £3 million...

Estate agents remain among the least trusted professions, the latest Ipsos Veracity Index has revealed – but there is a silver...

Agents and surveyors are at their most positive about the housing market for the first time since January 2022. The November 2023...

Self-employed agency models are helping drive growth in the estate agency sector, while larger firms struggle to maintain positive momentum, research...

OnTheMarket (OTM) can still pursue its original aims of challenging the duopoly in the property portal market, its chief executive Jason...

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

After months of doom and gloom about the property market, it finally feels like there are green shoots on the horizon. I’m...

Agents are feeling more positive about the next 12 months after reporting higher prices and fewer abortive sales. The Federation of Independent...

Synergies between sport and business have long been compared, particularly in the highly competitive world of property. Athletes and those involved...

SmartSearch looks at the importance of incorporating Source of Funds checks into KYC processes It is no secret that the UK property...

The lending outlook is improving for the housing market but psychological milestones remain, Knight Frank warns. The latest UK market commentary from...

The Women in Estate Agency support group has unveiled details of its latest conference. The event will take place at The IET...

CoStar has defended its operations after a third open letter from OnTheMarket critic Brett Stone attempted to derail the US property...

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

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

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

UK consumers are feeling financially worse off than they were a year ago but this sentiment isn’t necessarily reflected when it...

The stats on the slowing market are widely known, but a slowdown is by no means doom and gloom – it’s...

Proptech firm iamproperty is inviting agents to a webinar to help them get ahead of parts B and C of the...

Average mortgage pricing is falling in a “positive sign” for the market, new analysis suggests. Data from comparison website Moneyfacts shows typical...

Dexters has become the first estate agent in the UK to gain an Ofsted accreditation for its academy. The agency’s academy invests...

Industry figure Sean Newman has named seven additional speakers for the Estate Agent Success Summit, with 50% of tickets already sold. The...

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

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

The younger generation of workers can be more entitled and have a lower work ethic but much of this may come...

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

As an Estate Agent it’s important to be able to interpret and understand the information that a Title Deed document presents...

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

OnTheMarket Software has announced an integration with digital ID and source of funds provider Thirdfort. The digital ID, anti-money laundering and source...

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

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

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

Marketing expert Simon Leadbetter has recommended that Purplebricks absorb its owner’s brand to consolidate its market position.  Leadbetter, former group marketing director...

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

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...

The roll out of ULEZ has been one of the big stories of the week. The new zones will have implications...

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

Home-movers are set for a period of stability in the mortgage market, Rightmove claims. The portal’s latest mortgage tracker found average mortgage...

The market is shifting to more serious buyers and sellers as the level of stock hits a 12-month high, Propertymark claims. It...

A cost-of-living crisis, higher interest rates and an increase in bureaucratic regulation might point to a bleak future for the lettings...

At iamproperty we are excited to share the announcement of our future innovation strategy and vision, continuing our commitment to transform...

It won’t come as a surprise that forecasts show mortgage approvals will fall this year. But a new analysis says the drop...

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

Chestertons has become the first corporate partner to sign up to London e-bike operator Forest’s employee scheme in an effort to...

The Property Franchise Group (TPFG) has said its multiple income streams will help it navigate the uncertain markets after it revealed...

Lloyds Banking Group has issued a slightly more positive house price outlook despite warning of increased pressure on mortgage affordability from...

Agents are supportive of new rules on upfront material information but there is concern about the administrative burden. While the industry awaits...

In his latest column, Jonathan Rolande, founder of House Buy Fast, explains how those working in the sector can beat the...

More than half of property professional have admitted experiencing constant stress at work, new research suggests. The findings were revealed as part...

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

Parts B and C of Material Information guidance are on the horizon and expected to come into play this autumn. I caught...