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There was a long-awaited return to the House of Commons this week when the Renters (Reform) Bill finally rose to the...

The JLL Prime Central London Index saw signs of improvement in the first quarter of this year, with 4.5% more properties...

Foxtons’ share price got a mini boost on Monday morning after rumours that the agency brand is preparing for a sale. The...

Average mortgage rates have ticked up ahead of the typically busier spring home selling season but borrowers are at least benefiting...

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

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

Mortgage approvals rose for the sixth consecutive month in February and are at the highest level since September 2022, Bank of...

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

Average sold prices in prime London have returned to 2014 levels, research suggests. The latest market data from LonRes shows the prime...

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

Agents faced more complaints and paid out higher levels of redress last year, industry data shows. Annual figures from the Property Redress...

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

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

Only two out of five UK adults are aware of what conveyancing is, while the number for those who are already...

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...

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

Mortgage approvals increased for the fourth consecutive month in a row during January but that hasn’t fed into official sales yet, data...

Digital compliance specialist SmartSearch can help estate agents comply quickly and efficiently Around one in five estate agents are not registered for...

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

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

The number of properties going under offer and new instructions are on the rise but this has yet to translate into...

Average house prices fell 1.4% during 2023, Land Registry data has revealed. The latest Land Registry House Price Index for December 2023...

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

Annual house price growth hit a 12-month high last month as values rose for the fourth consecutive month but future drops...

In 1999 (yep) I set up some websites thinking I could generate leads from everyone in the world. I had an...

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

Conveyancing fees increased by around 6% last year, analysis suggests. Property Solvers’ annual research of legal practices in England and Wales has...

The number of mortgage approvals hit a six-month high in December as falling mortgage pricing and renewed buyer confidence “breathed new...

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

Foxtons is set to close and consolidate some Ludlow Thompson branches as part of plans to save £3m this year. A trading...

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

Inflation rose unexpectedly in the 12 months to December 2023, Office for National Statistics (ONS) data has revealed. The latest ONS figures...

Buyers and sellers, along with their agents, appear to have started the new year with renewed confidence as Rightmove data shows...

After months of negative messaging and anti-development sentiment, espoused both nationally by the Government, and locally during May’s local election campaigning,...

After a difficult 2023, the property market has been buoyed by a triple-boost in the early days of 2024.  According to the...

A record 50% of homes sold in England & Wales last year were purchased following a price reduction, Hamptons analysis has revealed. The...

Average mortgage rates have hit a six-month low, giving new hope to buyers looking to climb on or up the property...

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

London’s ultra-prime housing market for multi-millionaire and billionaire buyers rose by 10% in unit sales and 25% by value of property...

House prices may have slumped for most of the year but some areas have bucked the trend. Analysis by Halifax shows that...

As 2023 trundles towards the buffers and we look forward to our Christmas break, it is something of a seasonal phenomenon...

This year has seen an ongoing cost-of-living crisis, fluctuating mortgage rates, rising rents, and the threat of falling property prices. Although average...

The prime central London market is set for a rebound, analysis claims. Research by Strutt & Parker reveals the PCL market was...

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

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

Estate agents spend almost half their working day chasing or being chased for issues as a new report highlights concerns about...

It wasn’t exactly a champagne statement. More like Prosecco.  But, nevertheless, there are reasons to be cheerful in the wake of Jeremy...

Agents are being urged to keep marketing throughout the festive season. The ValPal Network (TVPN) suggests the market is set for a...

By Kevin Shaw, National Sales, Managing Director, Leaders Romans Group This year has seen an ongoing cost-of-living crisis, fluctuating mortgage rates, rising...

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

Right now, it feels like we are living in a housing market full of contradictions. Despite the best endeavours of Liz Truss,...

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

If you’ve paid even scant attention to Landlord Today or other trade titles, you’ll be familiar with the headlines about rogue...

Nationwide has cautioned property market commentators about being too optimistic as its own house price index showed average prices surprisingly rose...

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

Over a hundred years before the climate emergency became a global concern, it was recognised that, ‘He who plants a tree,...

David Plumtree, group chief executive, estate agency at Connells Group is marking 35 years with the business this week. He joined the...

Average asking prices have increased as usual between September and October but at the slowest rate since 2008, Rightmove has revealed. The...

Savills has expanded its residential sales teams in south west London with the appointment of two associate directors. Oliver Morley joins as...

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

Demand for residential property remains fragile despite a pause in interest rate rises, Knight Frank claims. While the number of new prospective...

Agents are securing sales closer to asking price but properties are taking longer to sell, new data suggests. Analysis by Hamptons, using...

Higher agency fees and the end of pandemic support boosted Zoopla’s revenue in 2022. The portal’s annual accounts for the year to...

Since the Bank of England base rate started making large jumps around the middle of last year, mortgage rates have increased...

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

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

Mortgage borrowers now have the greatest choice of home loan products since February 2022, Moneyfacts data suggests. It is a boost for...

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%...

Property franchise and financial services group, Belvoir plc, has reported increased half-year revenue and pre-tax profits. Revenues grew 3% to £15.9m, management...

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

Housing affordability is improving but the benefits are being offset by high mortgage rates, Halifax claims. Analysis by the lender found the...

After months of negative messaging and anti-development sentiment, espoused both nationally by the Government, and locally during recent local election campaigning,...

Transactions for the first half of 2023 are at their lowest level since the financial crisis of 2007-09 as a result...

Alarm bells are ringing in the new build sales sector after figures have been released by a major house builder. Bellway says...

Belvoir has reported revenue growth for the first half of 2023 despite “challenging market conditions,” with its lettings performance offsetting lower...

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

We all want more transactions - the Holy Grail when it comes to agencies’ bottom lines - but an interesting aspect...

More than one in four estate agents are unsatisfied with the property portals that they use, according to a new survey. An...

The number of mortgage approvals edged up for a second month in a row during June but remains below 2022’s monthly...

Andrew Jones, Group Director, Corporate Lettings & Build to Rent, Leaders Romans Group (LRG) In the past 10 years, the Build to...

Shares in Foxtons rose 3.42% yesterday off the back of its interim results. The London agent’s half-year update shows while lettings revenue...

Annual house price growth slowed for the fifth consecutive month in May, Land Registry data shows. The official figures show house prices...

A park home specialist provider claims demand for that niche property increased significantly in the second quarter of this year. The Quickmove...

Success with your chosen CRM solution should not be a one-and-done package. Once you team up with a stellar CRM provider,...

The level of sales agreed has fallen below its normal market trend for this time of year but the “right-priced” properties...

CRMs can be superheroes for your business, but not all of them possess the necessary powers to save the day. As...

Interesting news from Leaders Romans Group (LRG) this week when they revealed sales figures across the group for June. Nationally, sales figures...

Borrowers have been dealt a new blow after five-year fixed rates passed the 6% barrier yesterday. Moneyfacts data showed the average five-year...

Challenger portal Jangle has secured its first round of funding and has had hundreds of agents sign up so far. Jeremy Rosenblatt,...

Annual house price growth remained negative in June as mortgage rates hit buyer budgets but there is still a chance of...

Mortgage approvals rose between April and May but are down by a quarter annually, underlining the uncertain market. Bank of England data...

Our data shows vast regional differences in current house prices and many areas are defying the current overall national dip. The study...

Jackson-Stops has announced the opening of its newest branch in Colchester, Essex.  This follows the launch of the national agency brand’s virtual office...

Dexters has hinted at more acquisitions, particularly around greater London. Andy Shepherd, chief executive of the London agent, suggested the brand is...

HMRC data showing more than £1m of anti-money laundering (AML) fines to estate and lettings agents should be a “wake-up call”...

Zoopla has sealed a new long-term contract with estate agent Andrews, which encompasses 44 branches across southern England.  Andrews has signed up...

Two major agents have been on the acquisition trail this week. Chestertons, London’s oldest estate agency, has continued its expansion plans with...

Great story this week about the estate agent in St John’s Wood who found a purse in the back of a...