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

Some 83% of estate agents are proud of their profession, says a new survey. The poll of 1,728 estate agents, commissioned by...

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

Artificial Intelligence is now a part of all our lives, but my attention was grabbed recently by an AI critique of...

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...

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

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...

Chestertons Global has expanded into the Bermuda property market with a new affiliate, Realestate.bm. The brand will offer residential sales and lettings...

The Home Buying and Selling Group (HBSG) has arranged a new pilot scheme for a group of lawyers and conveyancers to...

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

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

In a recent panel discussion at The Guild of Property Professionals' conference I highlighted the pressing challenges faced by estate agents...

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

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

House prices dipped on a monthly basis during March but annual growth improved, Nationwide data shows. The latest Nationwide House Price Index...

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

Lots of things change in the property sector - but one thing always seems to stay the same. For buyers and sellers,...

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

The world of PR can feel like a crowded marketplace, where shouting your message the loudest doesn't guarantee anyone hears it....

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

As most of the regular readers of this column will know (and because I’m not shy about admitting it) – I’ve...

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

Simon Bradbury has returned to estate agency with self-employed brand eXp. Bradbury, who quit as managing director of Thomas Morris in January,...

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...

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

A branch manager who appeared to celebrate the death of Jewish financier and philanthropist Lord Rothschild and call for other Zionists...

The level of mortgage approvals for home-movers hit the lowest level since the 1970s amid the cost of living crisis in...

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

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

An estate agency based in the heart of one of the UK’s largest Jewish communities has faced backlash after one of its...

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

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

Every year the media writes a lot about house price crashes, and often pose the question whether this is the year...

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

Proptech platform iamproperty has launched a recruitment campaign to boost its 575-strong team. There are more than 10 tech roles currently live, from senior...

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

Estate agency services provider Agent and Homes has appointed a professional investor and former asset manager as a non-executive director. Guy Bowles...

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

Back in 2013 the posh head of PR of a posh estate agency took me to a London restaurant (yes, posh)...

On the 24th of January, Adam Walker wrote a very interesting piece about the consolidation of the lettings industry where he...

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

The Guild of Property Professionals has set a date for its Annual Conference and Awards Ceremony on 22 March 2024. It will...

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

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

Estate agents in Liverpool and Portsmouth have had the busiest start to the year, new analysis suggests. Self-employed agency brand eXp UK...

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

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

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

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

In the competitive and dynamic landscape of the property industry, where every brand vies for attention, it’s vital to distinguish yourself....

In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they discuss a beacon of hope for agencies looking to thrive...

Like so many I’ve been infuriated by the injustice meted out to sub-postmasters and postmistresses over many years.  I was aware of...

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

Specialist buying agency Recoco Property Search has appointed former director of Strutt & Parker’s country house department Andrew Cronan to strengthen...

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

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

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

Webbers Estate Agents is marking its 100th anniversary this year. The South West-based agent, an exclusive Guild of Property Professionals member in...

Property brand and auctioneer Bond Wolfe has recorded total sales revenues of more than £178 million for 2023. The auctions division raised...

Average house prices ended 2023 down 1.8%, according to Nationwide. The lender’s December House Price Index, based on its own mortgage lending...

Agency trade body Propertymark has expressed hope that housing will be a key part of the Spring Budget after the Treasury...

Mortgage lenders are expecting a quieter year for home loans in 2024. Forecasts from banking trade body UK Finance suggest lending for...

Lower interest rates and real wage growth will halt price falls next year but sales will remain lower, Hamptons has predicted  Forecasts...

The number of Londoners leaving the capital to move elsewhere in Great Britain has fallen back this year but first-time buyers...

T'was three nights before Christmas, when all through the site, We’ve delivered thousands of stories to bring you delight. We’ve had Strike turn...

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...

Kerb appeal is often cited as an important factor if agents and sellers want to impress buyers and now research suggests...

The Government has published long-awaited reforms to its National Planning Policy Framework, confirming that local housebuilding targets will be advisory rather...

House prices are set to fall further next year, two major lenders claim. The house prices indices of Halifax and Nationwide have...

The Bank of England maintained interest rates at 5.25% yesterday, raising hope among agents that this would boost buyer confidence and...

There is rarely a quiet year in the property market. And 2023 has felt like the usual rollercoaster at times. On...

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

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

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

So Christmas is coming – soon. Traditionally a time for reflection on what’s past and prediction on what’s to come. Last week...

House prices increased for the second consecutive month in November, according to Halifax. The lender’s latest House Price Index recorded monthly growth...

Forget baubles and tinsel, one estate agent has taken a different approach to festive branch window decorations, Christmas films. The Wirral and...

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

I think we can all agree that the National Trading Standards Material Information reforms are a good thing for the property...

House prices increased for the third month in a row during November but are still down annually, Nationwide data shows. The lender’s...

Rightmove is anticipating a 1% average drop in national asking prices by the end of next year. The latest forecasts from the...

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

Proptech firm iamproperty has named a former eBay and MoneySupermarket executive as group chairman. Mark Lewis is the latest high profile recruit...

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

It was actor Charlies Sheen who said: ‘I have one speed. I have one gear. Go!’ The same might not be said...

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

Agency Express has won the Franchisor of the Year – Gold award at the 2023 British Franchise Association (BFA) HSBC British...