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Keir Starmer set out Labour’s policy for housebuilding this week and targeted ‘ugly’ parts of the Green Belt. It will be a...

It’s taken eight years but one of London’s highest profile estate agencies says the value of its Under Offer pipeline has...

Dog-owning house buyers who want to live in areas of abundant green space in which to walk their four-legged friends are...

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

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

The UK’s housing stock offers the worst value for money of any advanced economy, new research suggests. Analysis by the Resolution Foundation...

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

The property market is awash with data. A quick Google search and any prospective buyer can find property prices, listing history,...

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

If you saw our recent article, you’ll know that one in five (19.24%) ValPal leads generated via Facebook ads actually went...

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

Two brothers who previously worked as estate agents have launched a new networking platform for property professionals in the UK. Chris Tremlett,...

"Property is in the blood," my dad frequently reminds me, albeit for two generations—his and mine. During the property boom of...

The total number of property millionaires fell last year as the ‘race for space’ reversed, research suggests. Analysis by Savills has revealed...

House prices fell at their fastest rate since 2011 during November 2023, the Land Registry has revealed. The latest Land Registry House...

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

Happy New Year and welcome to what’s looking like a busy - perhaps even hectic - 2024! I thought it worth running...

The news in September that Birmingham City Council (‘Europe’s largest local authority’) had been forced to issue a Section 114 notice...

March was the most popular month for completions this year as sales took longer and buyers focused on affordability, analysis has...

Propertymark has backed the launch of the Government’s £80m brownfield regeneration scheme. Councils across England can now bid for a share of...

Heat pumps are become more prevalent across the UK to power our homes’ heating requirements and they are only likely to...

Go back a hundred years and property transactions were a much simpler affair. A group of people could get together in...

One of the most heart-warming parts of my job is having the privilege to be the patron of Agents Giving, the...

The borough of Richmond upon Thames in London has been crowned the happiest place to live in Great Britain, according to...

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

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

Agency brands Knight Frank and Savills are among 12 of the largest real estate consultancies in the UK behind a new...

It was US disability rights advocate, Helen Keller, who said: ‘alone, we can do so little, together we can do so...

Hat and Home has opened its fifth office and a new headquarters in the heart of Sandhurst. The move centralises the agency...

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

By Simon Shinerock At the time of writing, Rightmove had a market capitalisation of just under £4 billion, down almost 15% on...

Prime London Residential, which describes itself as London’s largest single branch agency, has acquired 21 Grosvenor Gardens from Grosvenor, securing the...

Alto has rolled out a range of new features to its software for agents. It takes the number of improvements to the...

Adding value to a home can be the difference between a quick, successful sale and waiting months for the right person...

In today's world of rising costs and economic uncertainty, estate agents are seeking innovative ways to maximise their resources while delivering...

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities (DLUHC)  was this week due to conclude its consultation on proposed changes to...

Build to Rent (BTR) is the UK’s fastest-growing sector and this trend looks set to continue throughout 2023 and beyond. The...

The Conveyancing Association (CA) has launched a new document to help firms benefit from the range of digital services available to...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Graham Paterson. If I had a business card it would probably...

2023 was coined as the ‘year of AI adoption’ and, after trickling into almost every industry, AI has taken centre stage...

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

As estate agents, it is important to make sure that your business is efficient and cost-effective. One of the ways to...

Cluttons has moved its London office headquarters to a new prime trophy building in the City as it looks to accelerate...

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

Keir Starmer’s announcement about building on the Green Belt attracted some contentious headlines. It immediately thrust housing and planning into the...

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

A large proportion of sellers have admitted to hiding problematic parts of their property from potential buyers. A survey of more than...

Independent estate agency Hat and Home has released a sneak peak of its 2023 brand marketing campaign.  Renowned for its distinctive advertising...

Open Property Group has carried out research which looks into where UK homeowners are moving to and if there is a...

OnTheMarket has become the first major UK portal to allow agents to promote their own revenue generating partnerships on listing pages. Agents who...

Higher mortgage rates have replaced the 'race for space' as the primary reason for buying outside of London this year, research...

Landlords considering selling up are being urged to lease their homes to a trust catering for homeless people instead. With fears that...

Like most parts of the UK, the one I live in has a bit of a beef about parking. More precisely,...

Average mortgage rates have dropped slightly, providing possible respite for homebuyers. The latest Moneyfacts data shows the average two-year fixed mortgage rate...

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

Agency software provider Alto has launched a new way for users to keep track about its latest product developments.  The Zoopla-backed cloud-based...

The Government has set out yet another attempt to meet it manifesto commitment to build 1m homes over this Parliament. Prime Minister...

More than half of prospective homebuyers looking for a new location to move to want to be within a 20-minute walk...

Two all-party groups of MPs and Peers have called on the government to act to turn empty buildings into good quality,...

Whether at home or abroad, here are some top tips to prevent homeowners from breaking common garden laws and rules this...

Flat owners have seen their service charges rise by 8% over the past year, research suggests. A new service charge index launched...

Independent estate agency Hat and Home has continued its expansion with two new branches announced. Three-branch Hat and Home is growing its...

At present, the space heating of homes accounts for roughly 14% of the UK’s annual emissions. If we are to meet...

In an exclusive interview with Estate Agent Today, Simon Coaker, Sales & Marketing Director of Desert Springs Resort, shared captivating insights into...

House price growth may be slowing but Sottish agency brand DJ Alexander has revealed that it recorded its highest ever sales...

The average age of a UK home mover has dropped but the number of actual moves has hit a record low,...

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...

Listings appear to be taking longer to sell but buyer and seller confidence remains, OnTheMarket (OTM) claims. The portal’s latest Property Sentiment...

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

The race for space is reversing as more employers are calling staff back into the office. Research by agency brand Jackson-Stops has...

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

First-time buyers are turning to social media platforms such as TikTok for homebuying advice and guidance. A survey of first-time buyers aged 18...

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

A company aiming to “disrupt the conventional homebuying space” has raised £8m in a Series A equity funding round. Wayhome offers a...

Fine & Country Portugal has opened a new office in the heart of Lisbon. The new office is located in Marquês de...

Shares in Winkworth rose close to their recent highs yesterday despite the agency franchise brand reporting a drop in revenues and...

The Property Franchise Group (TPFG) is ready for another acquisition, its chief executive has said. After successfully integrating Hunters into the TPFG...

As the unending attack on landlords continues, many are succumbing to the pressures of increased taxes, interest rates rising, regulations becoming...

THE PROPERTY market continues to hold pretty firm - despite fears voiced by many that 2023 would herald a crash in...

Check out some of the latest charitable endeavours from agency and property brands this week. Agents Giving: Entries are now open for...

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

As an estate agent, you know that securing the sale is just step one of a successful journey. But with issues...

A national trade body is seeing a rise in the number of condensation issues reported in new-build homes and is warning...

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson is believed to have snapped up the historic Brightwell Manor as his new home. Johnson, who was...

A trio of estate agents have setup an LGBTQ+-focused mentoring, learning and networking group. Founded by James Hummerstone-Pope, Danielle Andrews and Caren...

Recent tragic deaths of women walking home alone, notably Sarah Everard, have highlighted the need to address gender inequality in the...

A home linked to Douglas & Gordon chief executive James Evans is currently listed for sale at £3.5m. The property has been...

Deepak Chandrababu is no stranger to problem-solving. He’s been doing it for 25 years. As Chief Operating Officer of Technology Blueprint Ltd....

Agents may hate portal fees but have ranked property websites such as Rightmove and Zoopla as their most important digital asset. A...

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

The UK residential division of property consultancy Knight Frank has been awarded for its customer services. The agency brand won the ‘Best...

More than half of homebuyers have become more willing to compromise in the search for their next home, new research reveals. Analysis...

The average price for larger detached homes has grown at almost twice the rate than for smaller properties such as flats...

The flat market in prime central London (PCL) is undergoing a resurgence, a buying agent claims. Residential and investment buying agency London...

The ‘race for space’ may not have been as significant a contest as first thought, new data suggests. Figures from property data...

A senior Land Registry executive has insisted he wasn’t blaming conveyancers for transactions delays following a controversial blog last month that...

There are plenty of inspiring examples of charity partnerships with property brands this week, from foodbanks to hospitals. If there are charitable endeavours...

Moving home has been identified as the most stressful life event, with buyers and sellers citing waiting to exchange as the...

The number of property millionaires in Great Britain has “shot up,” with one in 40 homes now valued at £1m or...