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![TwentyEA: Increasing numbers of landlords ‘selling-up’](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/HouseForSale_400x310.png)
There’s been a “substantial rise” in landlords exiting the market or downsizing their portfolios, analysis by TwentyEA has found. Figures from the...
18 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![Industry-backed open letter calls for agency regulation](/upload/images/shutterstock_1100834378(1)(1).jpg)
Propertymark and RICS are among industry bodies that have backed an open letter to the new Housing Secretary calling for the...
15 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![Reapit webinar to coach agents on how to unlock profitability](/upload/images/shutterstock_1545205661.jpg)
The UK sales and lettings markets are in a state of flux, but an upcoming webinar from Reapit, the leading technology...
13 July 2024
From: Features
![Unlocking opportunities in the single-family rental sector](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/FamilyBuyers-400x310.png)
The Single-Family Rental (SFR) sector is experiencing rapid growth in the UK, presenting a unique opportunity for local lettings and estate...
13 July 2024
From: Features
![Reform of EPCs can't come quick enough](/upload/images/shutterstock_741888556.jpg)
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) continue to make headlines, and unfortunately, it’s once again for the wrong reasons. A recent investigation by Which?...
13 July 2024
From: Features
![LonRes: ‘Summer slowdown started earlier this year’](/upload/images/3%20shutterstock_1750387934.jpg)
The General Election sparked an early summer slowdown for London’s prime housing market, research suggests. Analysis of the prime London housing market...
12 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![Agency launches with ‘Exchange Ready’ concept](/upload/images/shutterstock_74559973(2).jpg)
A new estate agency dedicated to improving the house moving process has launched in the Gloucestershire and Worcestershire areas. Founded by James...
12 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![RICS: 'Sales expectations rise with General Election out the way'](/upload/images/shutterstock_62980678(1).jpg)
Sentiment about sales volumes among surveyors and estate agents is at its most upbeat level for more than two years and...
11 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![Energy assessors: EPCs will become more accurate](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Energy%20and%20Green%20Homes/EPC-2-400x310.png)
Energy assessor trade body the Property Energy Professionals Association has hit back at claims about the accuracy of work by professionals...
05 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![Agency executive: How I tackle imposter syndrome](/upload/images/shutterstock_2146571189.jpg)
A senior female Leaders Romans Group (LRG) executive has revealed how she combats imposter syndrome in the workplace. Kim Lidbury, group director...
01 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![Call myths exposed by survey findings](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/PropTech/PropTech2-400x310.png)
In a survey with over 150 agents representing 345 branches, an AI-driven software platform has uncovered insights that dispel many common...
29 June 2024
From: Features
![Interest rates held again: estate agents react](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/InterestRatesDecline_400x310.png)
Interest rates were held for the sixth consecutive Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting yesterday, as agents expressed hope of a cut...
21 June 2024
From: Breaking News
![Tory Housing Policies Miss Out On Poll Position](/upload/images/1%20--%20PROOFED%20--%20Industry%20views%20Tory%20Housing%20Policies(1).png)
You have to wonder who is advising Rishi Sunak these days. Months ago, Silverstone must have seemed a terrific venue to hold...
15 June 2024
From: Features
![Agents’ Verdict - We Need More Details in Labour Manifesto](/upload/images/shutterstock_581378308.jpg)
There’s been a broadly warm response from much of the property industry to Labour’s manifesto, but a call for more detail...
14 June 2024
From: Breaking News
![RICS Warns Agents - Election Now Hurting Buyer Confidence](/upload/images/Election%20housing%20.jpg)
The latest residential market sentiment survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors suggests confidence in the housing market is beginning...
13 June 2024
From: Breaking News
![Property sales ‘steady’ despite General Election](/upload/images/shutterstock_2317816207.jpg)
Buyers and sellers are proving determined to press ahead with their home moves despite the looming General Election, research suggests. Data...
12 June 2024
From: Breaking News
![Could buyer dropouts become a thing of the past?](/upload/images/4%20--%20Proofed%20--%20Could%20buyer%20drop-outs%20become%20a%20thing%20of%20the%20past%20By%20Simon%20Jackson.jpg)
Anyone who has ever bought or sold a house, knows the frustration and disappointment when a sale falls through. The excitement of...
01 June 2024
From: Features
![LonRes: Longer sales times are creating ‘vicious cycle’ of fall-throughs](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/HousePrices_balancing-400x310.png)
Prime London property sales are taking longer to go through once under offer, which is creating a vicious cycle of fall-throughs,...
16 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Crafting Engaging Property Newsletters: Top Tips for Agents](/upload/images/adv-2021/Guides%20%26%20Tips/VP_May24Blog.png)
In the fast-paced world of property, staying top-of-mind with your clients is crucial. And what better way to do this than...
15 May 2024
From: Marketing & Social Media
![Agency regulation and enforcement will improve home sales - claim](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/AgentsWorking-400x310.png)
Estate agency regulation is needed to help improve the homebuying and selling process, MPs have been told. The first hearing of the...
14 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![AML compliance done digitally through proper identity verification](/upload/images/APLYiD-Apr24-Blog-1-Enhancing-AML-compliance%202.jpg)
Estate agents and lettings agents have a legal obligation to protect themselves from money laundering and as such you must recognise...
13 May 2024
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![MPs begin inquiry into home buying and selling process](/upload/images/shutterstock_2375332805.jpg)
MPs are set to begin their inquiry into improving the home buying and selling process today. The Levelling Up, Housing and Communities...
13 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Research highlights risk of skipping home surveys](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyStats-400x310.png)
Around one in 10 buyers who failed to get a survey on a property purchase have gone on to find issues...
13 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![RICS: Agency stock rises to three-year high but sales are facing short-term slump](/upload/images/shutterstock_480780247.jpg)
Agency stock has hit a three-year high but sales expectations have dipped as hopes of an imminent interest rate cut fade,...
09 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Complete Overhaul of EPCs demanded by key consumer body](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Energy%20and%20Green%20Homes/_EPC5-400x310.png)
An influential consumer body is demanding a complete overhaul of Energy Performance Certificates. Which? says that with millions of households across the...
03 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Industry Alert: The Digital Takeover Transforming Estate Agency now!](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/AgentsWorking-400x310.png)
In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they discuss how the digital realm is transforming Estate Agency. The...
24 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Real estate named ‘most distressed sector’](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/DamagedProperty-400x310.png)
The European real estate market is the most distressed sector across Europe, research suggest. The latest Weil European Distress Index suggests the...
15 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![RICS: Buyer demand hits four-year high in time for spring](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Spring%202023.jpg)
The property market appears to be benefiting from the much-hoped for spring bounce, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors...
11 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Interest rates remain frozen – what does it mean for agent activity?](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/3-MortgageRates1.png)
Interest rates were held for the fifth consecutive time after the latest Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting yesterday. The...
22 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![Price expectation gap risks widening – claim](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/HousePrices_balancing-400x310.png)
The gap between the price a seller wants and what a buyer is willing to pay is at risk of widening,...
19 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![RICS: Agency stock has hit a three-year high but short-term price falls remain likely](/upload/images/shutterstock_200541344.jpg)
Estate agency stock has hit the highest level since February 2021, new figures from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)...
14 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![International Women’s Day: The barriers and benefits for estate agents](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/3%20Equality%20comes%20through%20learning%20-%20PIT%20by%20Chitra%20Stern.jpg)
Female agents have shared their view on representation and opportunities in the sector to mark International Women’s Day. Industry data shows while...
08 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![Propertymark: 'Agents are willing to pay for industry regulation'](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Property%20Budget.jpg)
Agents would be happy to pay for regulation but the sector should be wary of costs, a Propertymark executive has told...
06 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![Land Registry reveals 1.4% house price drop in 2023](/upload/images/shutterstock_2218189005%20(1).jpg)
Average house prices fell 1.4% during 2023, Land Registry data has revealed. The latest Land Registry House Price Index for December 2023...
15 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![Analyst: Don’t assume the housing market will be healthy throughout 2024](/upload/images/shutterstock_250676278.jpg)
A drop in house prices remains likely for 2024 despite recent rises and improving sentiment. The latest Halifax house price index showed...
12 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![From estate agent to residential building surveyor.](/upload/images/adv-2021/sponsored-content/Sava/Natasha.png)
With a combined value surpassing £7.4 trillion, the UK’s 29 million residential properties represent a vital national asset, and for homeowners,...
08 February 2024
From: Sponsored Content
![RICS: Property market is turning positive](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Housing_Market-400x310.png)
Homebuyer and seller activity has finally started to turn positive, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) suggests. The latest...
08 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![Nationwide: House prices rose in January but ‘rapid rebound’ is unlikely](/upload/images/shutterstock_1898316274.jpg)
Average house prices rose between December and January but a rapid rebound is unlikely, Nationwide has warned. The latest Nationwide House Price...
01 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![Industry veteran calls for code of practice for sole agency agreements](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/LearningAgents-400x310.png)
Former agency founder and property marketing veteran John Durrant has challenged Propertymark and RICS to take a leadership on the contentious...
25 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![RICS: Lower mortgage rates are reducing housing market negativity](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/MortgageCalculated1_400x310.png)
Negative outlooks appear to be reducing amid property professionals as falling mortgage rates filter through to the housing market, according to...
18 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![Mortgage approvals hit four-month high – will activity keep rising?](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Mortgage%20approvals%20down%20MortgageApplication_400x310.png)
The level of mortgage approvals hit a four-month high in November, Bank of England data reveals. There were 50,067 mortgage approvals in...
05 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![House prices fall again but agents remain resilient](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/HousePriceChange.png)
Average house prices fell annually for the second consecutive month during October, Land Registry figures show. The data may only reflect activity...
21 December 2023
From: Breaking News
![RICS: Property professionals are becoming ‘cautiously’ positive](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/AgentsWorking-400x310.png)
Agents and surveyors are at their most positive about the housing market for the first time since January 2022. The November 2023...
14 December 2023
From: Breaking News
![‘Subdued picture’ remains for housing market - claim](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/HousePriceChange.png)
House price falls could continue into 2024 as high interest rates continue to make it difficult for homebuyers to transact, an...
10 November 2023
From: Breaking News
![RICS updates Red Book valuation rules](/upload/images/shutterstock_1696735198(1).jpg)
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has published an updated UK supplement of its ‘Red Book’ – its master document...
26 October 2023
From: Breaking News
![Annual price growth hits new low – Land Registry](/upload/images/shutterstock_1497608522.jpg)
House price growth fell to its lowest annual rate since 2012 in August, official data shows. The latest Land Registry House Price...
19 October 2023
From: Breaking News
![‘Price sensitivity’ continues to hit prime markets](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/House-pounds_400x310.png)
September has been ‘underwhelming’ for sales in prime London except for at the high-end £5m price point, figures suggest. Separate analysis from...
17 October 2023
From: Breaking News
![RICS: No signs of short-term property market improvements](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Housing_Market-400x310.png)
Property professionals remain negative about the prospects for the housing market over the coming months amid low buyer demand and fewer...
12 October 2023
From: Breaking News
![Five top tips that will add value to your home](/upload/images/__thumbs/3%20Weekend%20Feature%20-%20Expert%20reveals%205%20top%20tips%20that%20will%20add%20value%20to%20your%20home%20by%20Jonathan%20Creber.jpg/3%20Weekend%20Feature%20-%20Expert%20reveals%205%20top%20tips%20that%20will%20add%20value%20to%20your%20home%20by%20Jonathan%20Creber__400x229.jpg)
Adding value to a home can be the difference between a quick, successful sale and waiting months for the right person...
07 October 2023
From: Features
![London agency academy receives Ofsted accreditation](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Acquisition-400x310.png)
Dexters has become the first estate agent in the UK to gain an Ofsted accreditation for its academy. The agency’s academy invests...
05 October 2023
From: Breaking News
03 October 2023
From: Breaking News
![Top Tips For Social Media Marketing – Part 2](/upload/images/adv-2021/Guides%20%26%20Tips/EAT%20(1).png)
Welcome back to the second instalment of our blog series on social media marketing tips for estate agents! In part one,...
19 September 2023
From: Marketing & Social Media
![Knight Frank: Mortgage rate rollercoaster is ending](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/mortgage-400x310.png)
The mortgage rate rollercoaster is finally winding down but pressure will remain on the property market, Knight Frank claims. New commentary from...
19 September 2023
From: Breaking News
![Knight Frank: The super-rich can’t escape the property market slump](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/BTR%20and%20affordable%20housing%20-%20By%20Andy%20Jones%20Property%20Investor%20Today%20BuildToRent-400x310.png)
Even the super-rich don’t seem to be immune from the property market slowdown, Knight Frank’s latest Global Super-Prime Intelligence Report, following sales...
15 September 2023
From: Breaking News
![LonRes: Quieter property market may continue until Christmas](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/HouseForSale_400x310.png)
High mortgage rates and a lack of supply may mean the prime property market misses its typical seasonal boost in the...
14 September 2023
From: Breaking News
![Join the future of estate agency, today.](/upload/images/adv-2021/sponsored-content/Moveli/360x.png)
Estate agency has changed. No longer is it required to sit in a high street office working the old way. Provide a...
12 September 2023
From: Sponsored Content
![Marketing guru: ‘Why Strike brand must be retired for Purplebricks’](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews2-400x310.png)
Marketing expert Simon Leadbetter has recommended that Purplebricks absorb its owner’s brand to consolidate its market position. Leadbetter, former group marketing director...
12 September 2023
From: Breaking News
![What should agents be doing to stay compliant with AML regulations?](/upload/images/3%20EAT%20Weekend%20Feature%209-9-23%20mio%20%20What%20should%20agents%20be%20doing%20to%20stay%20compliant%20with%20AML%20regulations%20by%20Nick%20Ball%2C%20Sales%20Director%20mio.png)
As money laundering compliance marks its twentieth year, more and more estate agents are being fined for breaches of HMRC’s ID...
09 September 2023
From: Features
![RICS granted observer status for COP28](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews3-400x310.png)
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has been granted observer status for this year's UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) to...
06 September 2023
From: Breaking News
![What is ‘mixed tenure’ and why are mixed tenure developments built?](/upload/images/adv-2021/sponsored-content/Sava/EAT%20image%20(5).png)
The term mixed-tenure development usually refers to residential developments where different residential tenures are provided on the same site. Typically, tenure was...
30 August 2023
From: Sponsored Content
![Housing Market Trouble Ahead - gloomy RICS predictions](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/HouseMarketConfusion-400x310.png)
The latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors housing market snapshot shows the increasing damage being wrought by high interest rates. The RICS...
10 August 2023
From: Breaking News
![Sellers settling for “middle ground” still turn a profit - Propertymark](/upload/images/shutterstock_2341925563.jpg)
Propertymark says that sellers who strive to find a “middle ground” in today’s difficult market can still turn a healthy profit...
08 August 2023
From: Breaking News
![EPCs not the sole driver of house prices](/upload/images/1%20EPCx400x310.png)
As the Governor, Andrew Bailey, announces his plans to install heat pumps at the Bank of England, we are increasingly hearing...
22 July 2023
From: Features
![Second half of 2023 ‘looking bleak’ for agents - warning](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews-400x310.png)
House prices will fall by at least another 5% between now and Christmas, a property group has warned, creating tough times...
17 July 2023
From: Breaking News
![RICS: Mortgage rate rises ‘clearly visible’ as property market activity drops](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/HousePrices_balancing-400x310.png)
Property market activity has returned to levels last seen in the aftermath of last October’s mini Budget, data from the Royal...
13 July 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agents warn of “pain to come” after shock of biggest price fall for 12 years](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/shutterstock_309559970.jpg)
House prices are falling at their fastest rate in 12 years, dropping £7,500 on average over the past 12 months, according...
10 July 2023
From: Breaking News
![Accelerating growth: the key advantages of implementing a CRM](/upload/images/adv-2021/sponsored-content/ReapIT/RPT%20SC%202%20360x280.png)
By adopting a top-notch Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution, you're not only opening doors to acquiring new customers and nurturing existing...
05 July 2023
From: Sponsored Content
05 July 2023
From: Breaking News
![Biometric Checks: Adding Some Magic to KYC and AML Compliance for Estate Agents](/upload/images/__thumbs/article_eat_img.jpg/article_eat_img__400x400.jpg)
Step right up and witness the extraordinary world of Estate Agents as they embrace the power of biometric checks, turning the...
28 June 2023
From: Features
![Countrywide Surveying Services graduates deliver 100% pass rate](/upload/images/shutterstock_1679677981.jpg)
Countrywide Surveying Services (CSS) has delivered a 100% pass rate from its latest batch of training academy graduates. The 11 trainees are...
12 June 2023
From: Breaking News
![House prices drop for first time since 2012 and more will follow - Halifax](/upload/images/shutterstock_1274515549.jpg)
Two sets of housing data have suggested a declining property market, with further price drops on the horizon. Halifax has recorded the...
08 June 2023
From: Breaking News
![Property sales “drop like a stone” according to HMRC’s figures](/upload/images/Rental%20Market/HousingCrisis-400x310.jpg)
They dropped like a stone - that’s the verdict on property sales from a leading business analyst. Sarah Coles of Hargreaves Lansdown...
01 June 2023
From: Breaking News
![The nuances of mortgage lending and the role of the valuer](/upload/images/adv-2021/sponsored-content/Sava/EAT%20image%20(2).png)
In simple terms, as you are probably aware, ‘lenders’ are the organisations who loan you something, in this case money to...
17 May 2023
From: Sponsored Content
![Agency backer slams ‘outdated housing market metrics’](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyStats-400x310.png)
Toscafund Asset Management chief economist Savvas Savouri has slammed the use of ‘outdated metrics’ when measuring the housing market. The investment firm...
15 May 2023
From: Breaking News
![How to write the perfect blog to attract more vendors and landlords](/upload/images/adv-2021/Guides%20%26%20Tips/VP_Blog_May1_400x310.png)
As an estate or letting agent, you may already know that having a strong online presence is crucial for success in...
12 May 2023
From: Marketing & Social Media
![Agency stock rises as demand and sales drop - RICS](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyStats-400x310%20(1).png)
High borrowing costs and an uncertain economic outlook remaining the main challenges for homebuyers, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)...
11 May 2023
From: Breaking News
![RICS cladding guidance is ‘helping the property market’](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/RightToRent1-400x310.png)
Property professionals have given their backing to new guidance on cladding. A webinar poll by Countrywide Surveying Services (CSS) has revealed that...
18 April 2023
From: Breaking News
![Property Natter - No dire straits…but no money for nothing, either](/upload/images/Property%20Natter.jpg)
The RICS Residential Survey Report for March caused a bit of a stir this week – despite the fact that it...
15 April 2023
From: Features
![RICS: Sales market remains downbeat but stability is returning](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/HouseForSale_400x310.png)
The property market remains weak but there are long-term signs of stability, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) claims. The latest...
13 April 2023
From: Breaking News
![Time on the market rises as vendors ‘hold-out for top prices’](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/HousingMarket_400x310.png)
Agents are taking almost a month longer to sell homes than last year as the market adjusts to new pricing, seller...
11 April 2023
From: Breaking News
![RICS members given access to Landsite for ‘new opportunities’](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/PropTech/AgentOnline-400x310.png)
The Landsite platform for real estate professionals has partnered with RICS to provide its members with access to its features. The digital...
05 April 2023
From: Breaking News
![Proptech iamproperty releases new survey module for agents](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/PropTech/PropertyFind1-400x310.png)
Proptech firm iamproperty has launched a new survey module for its movebutler sales progression platform. The new module encourages surveys as early...
04 April 2023
From: Breaking News
![Fourth version of BASPI form launches with queries on building safety](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/Estate-Agent-400x310.png)
Trade and representative bodies representing the legal, surveying, estate agency and property management sectors have launched the fourth iteration of the...
03 April 2023
From: Breaking News
![8 common survey issues and how to resolve them](/upload/images/Blog%20Image%20-%20Couple%20Keys.png)
As an estate agent, you know that securing the sale is just step one of a successful journey. But with issues...
01 April 2023
From: Features
!['Unhelpful' interest rate rise hits the housing market](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/BankofEngland_2-400x310.png)
Estate agents have expressed hope that the latest interest rate rise is the last after the Bank of England increased the...
24 March 2023
From: Breaking News
![New leasehold information form aims to simplify the selling process](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/HouseForSale_400x310.png)
The Home Buying and Selling Group (HBSG) has announced a new update to the Leasehold Property Enquiries (LPE1) form, which it...
20 March 2023
From: Breaking News
![Housing market is stirring from its slumber - claim](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews3-400x310.png)
The property market looks to have avoided ‘heading over a cliff,’ Knight Frank suggests. Analysis by the agency brand suggests the further it...
14 March 2023
From: Breaking News
![RICS highlights ‘tentative signs’ of recovery in buyer demand](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/HousePrices_balancing-400x310.png)
A more stable picture of the housing market may be emerging, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has suggested. It comes...
09 March 2023
From: Breaking News
![Condensation mould – a black mark for property](/upload/images/adv-2021/sponsored-content/Sava/360x280%20heading%20image%20-%20black%20mould.png)
Black mould associated with condensation is becoming an increasing problem for homes in the UK and following the tragic death of...
24 February 2023
From: Sponsored Content
![Zoopla’s Valentine’s offers for agents who love to hit business targets](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/Happy_EstateAgent-400x310.png)
Zoopla has launched a six week promotion aimed at helping agents meet business objectives - and there’s a special Valentine’s deal...
14 February 2023
From: Breaking News
![Property Natter - Incoming! It’s hard work to figure out the housing market](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Special%20Logo's/Property%20Natter.jpg)
Lies, damned lies, and statistics this week. I don’t know about you, but sometimes I feel as though I’m being bombarded...
11 February 2023
From: Features
![RICS: Property market remains subdued](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/House-pounds_400x310.png)
Property professionals have started the year in a relatively less despondent mood compared with the end of 2022 but the market...
09 February 2023
From: Breaking News
![Property expert reveals the 3 most powerful ways to add value to your home](/upload/images/Site%20logos/__thumbs/property%20expert%20reveals%203%20powerful%20ways.jpg/property%20expert%20reveals%203%20powerful%20ways__399x301.jpg)
The cost of living crisis in the UK has majorly impacted thousands of peoples’ plans to move home, with mortgage lending...
04 February 2023
From: Features
![Housing market 'loses fizz' as prices drop again](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/HousePriceDrop-400x310.png)
The ‘fizz’ has left the market, an industry veteran has claimed after the Nationwide House Price Index revealed a second consecutive...
02 February 2023
From: Breaking News
There are a few common questions that arise when the issue of mould in rented properties is mentioned: what causes it,...
27 January 2023
From: Sponsored Content
![Homeowners weighing up moving or improving to go green](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Energy%20and%20Green%20Homes/EnergyEfficiencyPlanning-400x310.png)
Making homes more energy efficient or moving to properties that have already been improved is becoming a key focus for homeowners,...
24 January 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agency listings activity hits 15-month low - RICS](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyStats-400x310%20(1).png)
The level of new listings coming to market is at its weakest since the end of the 2021 Stamp Duty holiday,...
19 January 2023
From: Breaking News
![‘More work needed’ a year since cladding reform pledges](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Developments/Builders-400x310.png)
It’s been a year since Housing Secretary Michael Gove declared that was “morally wrong” that leaseholders should pay to fix unsafe...