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The cost and time consuming nature of the house moving process is deterring older owners from downsizing, it’s been alleged. An upfront...

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

Estate agent earnings remain behind other salary and incentive based professions despite helping with sales of such an expensive asset when...

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

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

Housing affordability ratios have fallen back to pre-pandemic levels but remain high, Office for National Statistics (ONS) data shows. The latest figures...

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

Homeowners, particularly those in larger homes are staying put for longer, research shows. Analysis of Land Registry data between 2019 and 2022...

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

Savills has claimed most of the property markets It operates in are past “peak uncertainty” after posting lower revenues and profits...

In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they discuss the evolution of  Estate Agency Software. For a long...

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

When the Chancellor stood up to deliver the Spring Budget on Wednesday, those of us in the property business could be...

Agents are hopeful of support for the property market in today’s Spring Budget. It could be the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s final fiscal...

Nat Daniels, chief executive of Estate Agent Today publisher Angels Media is among guests to appear on a new industry podcast...

Downsizers across England and Wales could unlock an average £305,090 by moving from a four bed to a two-bed home, according...

More than a third of property professionals view the Spring Budget as an opportunity to boost new build and the first-time...

Land is our greatest resource: one that has considerable potential to address society’s challenges. So, determining how land is used is...

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

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

Downsizers could free up an estimated £209,215 worth of equity, according to research from national estate agency Jackson-Stops. Its annual research on the ‘downsizer...

While our own Government continues to tentatively encourage homeowners to carry out energy-efficient measures, they will no doubt be eagerly watching...

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

Housing policy should focus on making better use of existing stock as well building more homes, a new report claims. A report...

The debate over the Green Belt, and the newly branded ‘grey belt’, has made the headlines a lot recently and will...

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

Agents are hoping for further support for the housing market north of the border as the Scottish Government prepares to set...

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

TV presenter Phil Spencer announced the winners at the 20th ESTAS Awards in October As most of you will know The ESTAS...

Forget John Lewis or Marks & Spencer, the latest Hat and Home Christmas advert has been released. (Well it was released last...

Swimming pools, both indoor and outdoor, his and her bathrooms, accommodation for staff, and endless tech-powered gadgets are just some of...

The Autumn Statement ended up being silent on Stamp Duty reforms and direct housing market stimulus but there were some nuggets...

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will deliver his Autumn Statement this afternoon amid rumours of Stamp Duty reforms and support for first-time buyers. The...

Rumours about tax cuts in this week’s Autumn Statement are continuing but there are warnings that a Stamp Duty cut may...

Alto has made a range of improvements to its cloud-based agency software based on user feedback. The Houseful-backed brand formed a Software...

A buying agent has given his backing to the prospect of a Stamp Duty and Inheritance Tax (IHT) cut during this...

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

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

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is seeking feedback on two ‘working papers’ that detail its assessment on the use of...

It wouldn’t be sensible to jump to a firm conclusion about the prospects of the housing market this side of Christmas,...

Three members of the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners take a brief look at some of the trials and tribulations awaiting...

Agency brand Chestertons has joined calls for Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to include Stamp Duty reform in his Autumn Statement. Hunt will deliver...

Who are you, and what does it say on your business card? I'm Ashley Day, the Director of Bristol Property Centre.   What is...

As electric vehicles increasingly populate our roads and the necessity for accessible charging grows, enquiries about electric vehicle chargepoints when buying...

The Labour Party is being urged to take the lead on estate agency regulation and help driving up standards in the...

Viewber has been named among the most loved workplaces in the UK. It ranked number 48 in Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved...

Winkworth is calling for the Government to take immediate action to fix the property market.  On the eve of the Tory party...

The average discount to asking price has hit a four-year high as the market swings in favour of buyers, Zoopla says. The...

Homeowners are increasingly looking to properties that can either boost income or to offer a better work/life balance – without the...

A lack of stock and emotional attachment are the biggest constraints stopping homeowners from downsizing, research suggests. Analysis by Savills found half...

Estate agency has changed. No longer is it required to sit in a high street office working the old way. Provide a...

A long-established Coventry estate agent has created a new “super office” in one of the city’s most historic areas as it...

As money laundering compliance marks its twentieth year, more and more estate agents are being fined for breaches of HMRC’s ID...

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

For most people, buying a house or flat is the largest financial commitment they will ever make. Which is why many...

A third of those opting to move home in the current market are downsizers, research claims. However, it’s not the increased cost...

Winkworth is expanding further in north London, with a new office opening in fashionable West Hampstead. The move by the agency franchise...

Mortgage lenders are at last cutting their rates on some deals, confident that the Bank of England’s base rate may rise...

The process from a Local Plan allocation to a digger on site typically stretches beyond the length of a five-year political...

The size of the UK property auction house market hit the highest point in a decade in 2022, approaching half a...

The technology behind artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t currently advanced enough to fully overhaul estate agency training, an industry executive claims. Charlotte Jeffrey-Campbell,...

Agents and other businesses are being reminded of a deadline to upgrade their technology systems for voice and broadband connections else...

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,...

Mortgage borrowers are facing higher costs but banks are ‘resilient enough’ to withstand a 30% fall in house prices, the Bank...

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

Almost half of home buyers would pay a premium for more energy efficient properties, research suggests. Analysis by Barclays found 47% of...

Higher interest rates have already softened UK prime regional markets but cities are proving resilient, Savills claims. Research by the agent shows...

So much has changed in the world of property of late that it’s easy to be behind the times - and...

In the fiercely competitive property industry, staying ahead of the game is essential for thriving and achieving success. That's where the...

Connells group chief executive David Livesey has announced his intention to retire during 2024. Highly respected throughout the industry, Livesey joined Connells...

Rising mortgage rates and falling house prices don’t appear to be deterring the super-rich. A report from upmarket agency Beauchamp Estates suggests...

Property supply appears weighted toward couples and small families, an agent has claimed. Analysis by self-employed agency brand eXp UK analysed current...

MPs have urged Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to hold an emergency summit in Downing Street with banks and mortgage lenders to...

It’s no secret – 2023 is a difficult year for the property industry. While rising rents should lead to increased income...

The Guild of Property Professionals is launching a tiered membership offer which it says will allow agents to choose according to...

New research shows that while the UK homebuyers are paying far more than those in many other countries, the properties they...

Homebuyers are entering bidding wars for bungalows, a property expert claims. The Daily Telegraph recently reported that young professionals in their 20s and...

Buyers are paying a 39% premium for homes with larger gardens, Savills claims. The agency brand analysed the relationship between garden size...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? I’m Heather Staff and it says Co-Founder of Street Group...

In simple terms, as you are probably aware, ‘lenders’ are the organisations who loan you something, in this case money to...

Purplebricks has agreed a sale of its business to online rival Strike for a consideration of £1. It brings an end to...

OnTheMarket Group has been named among the top places to work in the UK. The property website was included in last weekend’s...

Housing policy formation must go beyond electoral cycles, academics have warned. A group of Cambridge University alumni has teamed up to urge...

Despite most businesses across industry now adopting some form of digital alternative to traditional work methods, many in the private rental...

The amount of housing wealth owned by the older generation has reached a record level, new figures show. The data, from agency...

All landlords need to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPG), with few exemptions. As a property writer, landlord and Domestic Energy...

Leaders Romans Group (LRG) has extended its sustainability partnership with conservation company Green the UK.  In July 2021, LRG announced a partnership...

Higher energy costs and rising interest rates are leading to a surge in the number of homeowners looking to downsize, a...

Recent research estimated that up to £100 billion is being stolen in the UK each year, with much of it due...

This article is partially based on “Plugging in to the Future”, NHBC Foundation, NF90, used by kind permission. As part of the...

LSL Property Services’ share price dipped yesterday after posting an operating loss in its 2022 annual accounts. Its results showed a group...

Homes have decreased in size every decade since the 1950s, despite house prices rising exponentially, according to new data. Intriguingly the average...

Agents of all sizes are being urged to make themselves aware of a new anti-money laundering (AML) charge that has come...

Lawyers are warning of a growing number of incidents of septic tank conveyancing negligence, which could prove costly for homebuyers. House buyers...

Taking a proactive approach with viewing generation can increase foot flow through properties and generate more offers, and ultimately close more...

Considering the cost it takes to get a lead – from advertising to PR to relationship building – could you be...

Belvoir is seeking more acquisitions this year, the agency franchise brand has revealed. The company revealed in its annual results yesterday that...

A more competitive mortgage market may actually dampen hopes of a downsizing boom, an agent has predicted. Many property professionals last year...

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