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![Can the Labour Government get Britain building again?](/upload/images/4%20--%20Can%20the%20labour%20government%20get%20Britain%20building%20again.jpg)
Mandatory housing targets are back, alongside a pledge to build 1.5 million homes in the next five years. But can Prime...
27 July 2024
From: Features
![High mortgage rates ‘pushing people into poverty’ - claim](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Mortgage-400x310.png)
Higher mortgage rates will push more people than expected into poverty, research warns. Analysis by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) highlights...
26 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![ViewMyChain – Paul Halliwell Executive Director](/upload/images/paul%20halliwell%20profile%20image.jpg)
Who are you and what does it say on your business card? I’m Paul Halliwell and my VMC business card says “Executive...
25 July 2024
From: 60 Second Interview
![For More Valuations, make that call!](/upload/images/adv-2021/Guides%20%26%20Tips/EAT_Guides_Tips_July24.png)
With more than 25 years’ experience as an estate agent, Liza Daniels heads up our outsourced call service, Managed MovePal. She...
24 July 2024
From: Marketing & Social Media
![The power of incremental change in speeding up completions](/upload/images/shutterstock_2187311821(1).jpg)
According to Landmark Information Group’s recent Insights Report, both sales and purchases have seen substantial increases in the time taken from...
24 July 2024
From: Features
![The new government, planning policy and challenges ahead](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Developments/ConstructionBlueprints-400x310.png)
The Chancellor’s plans to ‘get Britain building again’ are very significant for the property sector and property investment, specifically. The plans...
20 July 2024
From: Features
![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 Views - Three Things Starmer May Have Forgotten About Housing](/upload/images/1%20--%20Proofed%20--%20EAT%20-%20IndustryViews%20-%20Purplebricks%20is%20right.png)
Like a breath of fresh air, we now have a government that actually appears to be governing. OK, it’s only 10 days...
13 July 2024
From: Features
![Priming agents for success by unveiling local market trends](/upload/images/shutterstock_112412021.jpg)
As we move into the second half of the year, the property market is looking buoyant. Demand and supply are most...
29 June 2024
From: Features
![Can traditional BTR learn from the successes of suburban BTR?](/upload/images/shutterstock_572192086(3).jpg)
We frequently read about how the traditional form of urban BTR has inspired the more recent model, suburban BTR. Our own...
29 June 2024
From: Features
![Agents accused of under-valuing outside space](/upload/images/shutterstock_1516553480.jpg)
Two property consultancies say outdoor space should have a separate value to the rest of the home when it goes on...
25 June 2024
From: Breaking News
![Advice for landlords on energy efficiency and sustainability](/upload/images/Energy_EfficientHome-400x310.png)
Despite a consultation starting back in 2020, the proposed legislation hadn’t progressed through Parliament and no doubt many landlords who faced...
22 June 2024
From: Features
![Prospecting tool launches agent instruction guarantee](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/PropTech/PropTech2-400x310.png)
Prospecting tool Spectre has revealed an “Instruction Guarantee” - promising agents a positive return on investment from direct mail marketing. It is...
21 June 2024
From: Breaking News
![Average price of Edinburgh detached homes rose by almost £1,500 a week](/upload/images/4%20--%20PROOFED%20--%20Average%20price%20of%20Edinburgh%20By%20David%20Alexander%2C%20CEO%20of%20DJ%20Alexander.jpg)
The average price of detached homes in Edinburgh has risen by almost £1,500 a week according to analysis of the latest...
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
![Phil Spencer: A Website is Your Message to Customers](/upload/images/Phil%20Spencer%20NEW%20image(5).png)
I know there’s always been something of a love-hate relationship between agents and the portals. The ‘love’ comes because the portals are...
13 June 2024
From: Breaking News
![Industry Views - Labour Agrees New Housing Policies](/upload/images/2%20--%20Proofed%20--%20EAT%20-%20IndustryViews%20(007)%20Labour's%20housing%20pledges.png)
You may not have realised, but yesterday, the new government’s housing policy was agreed. No, I’m not talking about the new ‘Freedom...
08 June 2024
From: Features
![Poor financial literacy amidst the UK's Mortgage crisis](/upload/images/4%20--%20Proofed%20--%20Poor%20financial%20literacy%20V2%20By%20Zahra%20Hussain%2C%20co-founder%2C%20Eligible.jpg)
Major lenders including Barclays, HSBC, and TSB have reduced their interest rates on new fixed mortgages, offering a glimmer of hope...
08 June 2024
From: Features
![PRS crying out for fiscal reform, says LRG](/upload/images/5%20--%20Proofed%20--%20PRS%20crying%20out%20By%20Allison%20Thompson%2C%20National%20Lettings%20managing%20director%2C%20LRG%20.jpg)
In the second of their Election Wishlist series, Leaders Romans Group turn the spotlight on the Private Rented Sector (PRS). Here, National...
08 June 2024
From: Features
![House prices bounce back but calls remain for interest rate cut](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews3-400x310.png)
House prices appear to have benefited from a Spring bounce but sales and mortgage approvals have struggled. It comes after a busy...
03 June 2024
From: Breaking News
![LRG sets out its stall for election 2024](/upload/images/3%20--%20Proofed%20--%20LRG%20sets%20out%20its%20stall%20for%20election%202024%20Part1%20by%20EAT%20team.jpg)
With election day looming, in the first of a series of articles, experts from property services organisation, Leaders Romans Group, offer...
01 June 2024
From: Features
![American dream? No, owning a property stateside is easy... if you know how](/upload/images/6%20--%20Proofed%20--%20American%20dream%20-%20US%20Property%20market%20By%20Alistair%20Brown.jpg)
HAVING spent decades closely following the UK and American property markets, I’ve seen and read many reports comparing the two. But...
01 June 2024
From: Features
![Scottish property taxes raise over £623m in last 12 months](/upload/images/5%20--%20Proofed%20--%20Scottish%20property%20taxes%20-%20By%20David%20Alexander%2C%20CEO%2C%20DJ%20Alexander%2C%20Scotland.jpg)
Property taxes in Scotland exceeded £623m over the last twelve months according to analysis of the latest statistics by a leading...
25 May 2024
From: Features
![Agents do Charity - walking the walk](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Special%20Logo's/AgentsDoCharity.png)
A variety of charities have received support from the property industry this week. If there are charitable endeavours you think the rest...
24 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![ITV invests in Purplebricks – how the deal works](/upload/images/shutterstock_1811192566.jpg)
Agents can expect to see a lot more of Purplebricks on their TV screens after ITV chose the online agent for...
23 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![There is a future in buy-to-let](/upload/images/3%20--%20Proofed%20--%20There%20is%20a%20future%20in%20buy%20to%20let%20-%20weekend%20feature%20By%20Emma%20Cox%2C%20MD%20of%20Real%20Estate%20at%20Shawbrook.jpg)
High interest rates, slow price growth and more stringent tax rules have eroded Buy-to-Let’s (BTL) charm for a number of landlords,...
18 May 2024
From: Features
![10 reasons to become a Your Move franchise.](/upload/images/adv-2021/sponsored-content/LSL/online.jpg)
If you’re thinking about becoming an Estate Agency franchise or converting your existing estate agency business to a franchise, here we...
16 May 2024
From: Sponsored Content
![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
![The Simple Solution to Addressing the Housing Shortage](/upload/images/3%20--%20Proofed%20--%20The%20simple%20solution%20to%20building%20more%20new%20homes%20.jpg)
There’s a very important first step that needs to be taken in resolving the housing crisis: we need a greater understanding...
11 May 2024
From: Features
![Fast-growing estate agency group attracts £100m price tag](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews3-400x310.png)
It's reported that the Lomond estate agency group, which is heavily backed by private equity and which has expanded through serial...
07 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![PropTech Today - Three Ways To Win In A High Reduction Market](/upload/images/PropTech%20(2).jpg)
Choosing the right prospecting software can be the difference between finishing the year on a high or finishing it below target. Although...
03 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![MPs demand scrapping of ground rents on leasehold properties](/upload/images/shutterstock_385772824.jpg)
Sky News is reporting that up to 30 Conservative MPs are threatening to rebel against the government’s approach to ground rents...
02 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Clarity needed on Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill report](/upload/images/3%20--%20Proofed%20--%20Weekend%20feature%20-%20Clarity%20needed%20By%20Mark%20Chick%2C%20Director%20of%20ALEP.jpg)
Last weekend a story by The Sunday Times’ Deputy Political Editor indicated that the Government is proposing implementing a £250 cap...
27 April 2024
From: Features
![Housing Market Update - slowest and fastest sales so far in 2024](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Housing_Market-400x310.png)
Detached homes in Wales are the slowest property types to sell across the UK and take an average of 92 days...
24 April 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
![Foxtons could sell to Dexters for £300m - press speculation](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews3-400x310.png)
A shareholder of Foxtons believes the agency could be worth £300m if sold today - substantially above its existing market capitalisation...
22 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Why does it take SO long to complete a sale? Reapit has an idea...](/upload/images/shutterstock_628553066.jpg)
A veteran PropTech figure with extensive experience of working at leading estate and sales agencies has told the government to act...
22 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Rightmove warns of lull in sales despite brisk start to 2024](/upload/images/shutterstock_735806365.jpg)
The number of new sellers coming to the market is up by 12% compared to this time a year ago, and...
22 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Industry Views - Airbnb Crackdown - this time it's not just Michael Gove...](/upload/images/1%20--%20Proofed%20--%20EAT%20-%20IndustryViews%20-%20Purplebricks%20is%20right.png)
It’s tempting to think that Michael Gove’s proposed clampdown on Airbnb-style short lets is a uniquely British form of small-mindedness, part...
20 April 2024
From: Features
![Tax-Free Childcare info for self-employed property professionals](/upload/images/4%20--%20Proofed%20--%20Weekend%20features%20-%20Tax-free%20childcare%20By%20EAT%20Team%20.jpg)
The new financial year is often an opportunity to get organised for the year ahead. For self-employed property professionals who are...
20 April 2024
From: Features
![Strike secures another year of investor backing after posting 2023 loss](/upload/images/shutterstock_662011453.jpg)
Strike remained in the red in the run up to its acquisition of Purplebricks last year and has new financial backing...
16 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Land Registry urged to cut fees so agents can comply with material information rules](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews3-400x310.png)
Propertymark has urged the Land Registry to provide more accessible and affordable services to its members. Responding to a call for evidence...
10 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Savills strengthens Hertfordshire sales team](/upload/images/shutterstock_730437616.jpg)
Savills has strengthened its residential sales team in Hertfordshire with the appointment of a new director to lead its Rickmansworth office. Steven...
08 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![How Much Will Mortgage Rate Hikes Affect the UK Housing Market?](/upload/images/2%20How%20much%20will%20mortgage%20rate%20hikes%20-%20weekend%20features%20By%20Tom%20Bill%20Head%20of%20UK%20residential%20research%20at%20Knight%20Frank.jpg)
Borrowers are currently rolling off relatively favourable two-year fixed-rate deals agreed at the start of 2022, but the pain from higher...
30 March 2024
From: Features
![The NPPF, 'Beauty' and 'Gentle Density'](/upload/images/5%20--%20Proofed%20--%20The%20density%20debate%20-%20The%20NPPF%20Grant%20Leggett%20feature%20v2.jpg)
Both 'beauty' and ‘gentle density’ are central themes of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).. The notes which accompany the NPPF state...
23 March 2024
From: Features
![Propertymark welcomes new First Minister for Wales](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/BusinessChain-400x310.png)
Propertymark has welcomed the appointment of the new leader of Welsh Labour and subsequently First Minister for Wales Vaughan Gething. The agency...
18 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![Common Pitfalls: Avoiding Fines in UK Property Transactions](/upload/images/6%20%20Proofed%20--%20Common%20pitfalls%20avoiding%20fines%20By%20Gary%20Hemming%2C%20Finance%20Advisor%2C%20ABC%20Finance.jpg)
As you begin the process of property transactions in the UK, it's important to understand potential pitfalls that may result in...
16 March 2024
From: Features
![Auction firms merge to boost estate agent services](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Acquisition-400x310.png)
My Auction has merged with Bamboo Auctions to form one of the largest online auction providers in the UK. Rocket Auctions, a newly...
15 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![International Women's Day: the Importance of a Supportive Workplace](/upload/images/4%20International%20Womens%20Day%20-%20Hannah%20Cooper%20FINAL.jpg)
As the Group HR Director of LRG – an organisation of over 3,000 employees – and perhaps more importantly, as a...
09 March 2024
From: Features
![Spring Budget: Will there be help for housing?](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews-400x310.png)
Agents are hopeful of support for the property market in today’s Spring Budget. It could be the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s final fiscal...
06 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![On the house! Former pub landlord takes on Winkworth franchise](/upload/images/shutterstock_2319054035.jpg)
A former pub landlord has been appointed a new franchisee to take over Winkworth’s Worthing office on the South Coast. Nathan Wright...
05 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![ESTAS launches Big Postcode Reveal event](/upload/images/shutterstock_148452920.jpg)
The ESTAS Group has scheduled a Big Postcode Reveal event in April to detail winners of its latest award category. The Best...
07 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![TwentyCi: 'Negative effects of rates were overestimated in 2023'](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/3-MortgageRates1.png)
The negative effects of higher mortgage rates on affordability were overestimated throughout 2023, TwentyCi claims. The property data firm highlights that house...
24 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![Knight Frank: House prices will rise this year](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/1-HousePriceRising.png)
Knight Frank has revised its house price forecasts and said it now expects average values to rise this year rather than...
15 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![Buckle Up! It's Going To Be A Busy 2024](/upload/images/Phil%20Spencer%20NEW%20image.png)
Happy New Year and welcome to what’s looking like a busy - perhaps even hectic - 2024! I thought it worth running...
15 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![The Unrealised Potential of Shared Ownership](/upload/images/4%20--%20Proofed%20--%20Weekend%20feature%20-%20The%20need%20for%20more%20shared%20ownership%20by%20Adrian%20Plant.jpg)
In the current challenging market, housebuilders are increasingly looking for novel and engaging means of marketing to achieve the necessary supply/demand...
13 January 2024
From: Features
![Winkworth: ‘Why we are more optimistic about 2024'](/upload/images/shutterstock_1017959890.jpg)
Winkworth's network completed sales for the year fell by some 19% in 2023, the agency franchise brand has revealed but it...
11 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![KWUK expands Dataloft partnership](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/OneDome%20Intro%201%20ShakingHands-400x310.png)
Keller Williams has expanded its content and insights partnership with Dataloft after a successful trial period. The brand said 20 agents have...
04 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![New developments look set to catch election fever](/upload/images/5%20--%20Proofed%20--%20Weelkend%20feature%20-New%20developments%20look%20set%20to%20catch%20election%20fever%20by%20Ian%20Barnett.jpg)
Landowners seeking to sell their land for development will have to adjust their expectations as the market, the planning system and...
30 December 2023
From: Features
![Agency training platform launches new consumer regulation course](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/Estate_Agent1-400x310.png)
The Able Agent has launched a Consumer Protection Regulations (CPR) guidance short course to support agents amid new Trading Standards material...
18 December 2023
From: Breaking News
![Time to stop wading through treacle: General Election must prioritise property digitisation drive](/upload/images/3%20Time%20to%20stop%20wading%20through%20treacle%20General%20Election%20must%20prioritise%20property%20digitisation%20drive%20by%20Andrew%20Lloyd.jpg)
The 2023 Autumn Budget, amongst its considerable 110 growth measures, contained an important announcement for the property sphere, with £3 million...
16 December 2023
From: Features
![New app launches to tackle property fraud](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/shutterstock_1208701588.jpg)
A new product has launched that protects homeowners from the growing threat of property-related frauds. Title Guardian is an app that monitors...
08 December 2023
From: Breaking News
![Ad watchdog upholds ‘misleading marketing’ complaint against GetAgent](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews-400x310.png)
GetAgent has been ordered to make its marketing claims clearer following a complaint to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). The advertising watchdog...
06 December 2023
From: Breaking News
![Propertymark: Asking prices are too high](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/House-pounds_400x310.png)
The number of agents reporting listings selling for under asking price has hit its highest level this year as Propertymark warns...
04 December 2023
From: Breaking News
![Gazeal unveils conveyancing partnership](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/OneDome%20Intro%201%20ShakingHands-400x310.png)
Reservation agreement provider Gazeal has partnered with Optimus, Landmark’s panel of conveyancers to offer its services as an option for home...
04 December 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agents Do Charity - popping up for good causes](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Special%20Logo's/AgentsDoCharity.png)
Welcome to this week’s Agents Do Charity, our chance to salute those who do so much to help others. If your agency...
01 December 2023
From: Breaking News
![Why property firms should prioritise open banking in 2024](/upload/images/shutterstock_2224707903.jpg)
SmartSearch looks at the importance of incorporating Source of Funds checks into KYC processes It is no secret that the UK property...
29 November 2023
From: Features
![Market share of self-employed agents ‘rapidly growing’ – research](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/Happy_EstateAgent-400x310.png)
The market share of self-employed agents has grown by a third in the past year and by 500% since 2018 even...
28 November 2023
From: Breaking News
![Pressure mounts for stamp duty cut across UK](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/StampDuty-Image--400x310.png)
A proposed cut in stamp duty by the Westminster government would be a welcome boost to homebuyers and would need to...
27 October 2023
From: Breaking News
![Chestertons sold to European technology and property giant](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/BTR%20and%20affordable%20housing%20-%20By%20Andy%20Jones%20Property%20Investor%20Today%20BuildToRent-400x310.png)
Chestertons, one of the UK’s oldest estate agencies, has been sold to a European real estate services and technology group. The buyer...
23 October 2023
From: Breaking News
![In an uncertain property market, new homes sales are relatively successful](/upload/images/__thumbs/3%20Proofed%20----%20%20In%20an%20uncertain%20property%20market%20new%20homes%20sales%20are%20relatively%20successful%20-%20EAT%20Weekend%20feature%20%20by%20Jason%20Farrimond.jpg/3%20Proofed%20----%20%20In%20an%20uncertain%20property%20market%20new%20homes%20sales%20are%20relatively%20successful%20-%20EAT%20Weekend%20feature%20%20by%20Jason%20Farrimond__400x267.jpg)
After a steady increase in mortgage rates, concerns about house prices have been rising too. The Financial Times reported in mid...
21 October 2023
From: Features
![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
![England ‘behind international peers’ on decent housing - claim](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/BankofEngland_3-400x310.png)
Homes in England are less affordable and in worse condition than those in most other developed nations, new research claims. Analysis from the...
06 October 2023
From: Breaking News
![Help to Buy ‘ticking time bomb’ set to explode - warning](/upload/images/shutterstock_1096680206.jpg)
The “ticking time bomb” of Help to Buy repayments could be set to explode due to the cost of living crisis,...
06 October 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agency fees give Zoopla a financial boost](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Property-Value_400x310.png)
Higher agency fees and the end of pandemic support boosted Zoopla’s revenue in 2022. The portal’s annual accounts for the year to...
28 September 2023
From: Breaking News
![First-time buyers and investors flock to fixer-uppers - Rightmove](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Developments/1%20RVG%20announces%20%C2%A32bn%20plan%20to%20build%205000%20new%20homes%20-%20PIT%20Construction-400x310.png)
Fixer-upper homes have become the most in-demand properties, Rightmove claims. The portal has analysed the home features that are driving the most...
27 September 2023
From: Breaking News
![Detached Houses Surge in UK Property Prices](/upload/images/__thumbs/4%20Detached%20houses%20lead%20surge%20in%20UK%20property%20prices%20by%20Malika%20Street.jpg/4%20Detached%20houses%20lead%20surge%20in%20UK%20property%20prices%20by%20Malika%20Street__400x267.jpg)
A recent analysis of the UK property market by Zoom Property Buyer reveals that detached houses have seen the most significant...
23 September 2023
From: Features
![Agents Do Charity - supportive September](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Special%20Logo's/AgentsDoCharity.png)
Check out some of the latest charitable endeavours from agency and property brands this week. If you have a charitable event or...
22 September 2023
From: Breaking News
![Renters Reform Bill](/upload/images/adv-2021/sponsored-content/Sava/EAT%20image%20(6).png)
Introduced to Parliament in May, the Renters (Reform) Bill seeks to improve the private rental sector for both tenants and landlords....
15 September 2023
From: Sponsored Content
![Property data firm launches competitor analysis tool for agents](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/BusinessChain-400x310.png)
Sprift has launched a new competitor analysis tool for agents using its services. A new market insights dashboard will provide users with...
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
![Government urged to resurrect Help to Buy](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/2_MortgageCalculated.png)
The Government is facing calls to resurrect the Help to Buy Equity Loan scheme. The housing support scheme, which provided a Government-backed...
11 September 2023
From: Breaking News
![Six Douglas Allen branches close in shift to ‘super hubs’](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Franchise-400x310.png)
Arun Estates has unveiled plans to close six Douglas Allen branches as it moves agents in the East London region to...
08 September 2023
From: Breaking News
![Purplebricks' Kenny Bruce returns to estate agency](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews2-400x310.png)
Purplebricks co-founder Kenny Bruce has returned to the estate agency world. Bruce, who helped launch Purplebricks with his brother Michael as well...
04 September 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agency feedback platform goes mobile](/upload/images/PropTech%20%26%20Online/phone.jpg)
The ESTAS Group has launched an ‘app’ style version of its platform for smartphones. ESTAS Mobile offers all the functionality of the...
04 September 2023
From: Breaking News
![Local agent launches with Tata Steel grant](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/AgentHouseInHand_400x310.png)
A new estate agency has benefited from a grant scheme run by multinational company Tata Steel. Lincolnshire estate agent Grahame Barratt-Needham has...
04 September 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agents MVMT founder outlines plans for podcast](/upload/images/shutterstock_1931610188.jpg)
Ben Madden has outlined further plans for his Agents MVMT initiative and the Pass the Syrup podcast. Madden, of Fine & Country...
01 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
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![Housing market still in doldrums despite mortgage rate cuts](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/2_MortgageCalculated.png)
Mortgage lenders are at last cutting their rates on some deals, confident that the Bank of England’s base rate may rise...
15 August 2023
From: Breaking News
![New build sales stronger than rest of market - agency’s bold claim](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/NewBuild-2-400x310.png)
An estate agency with a major new homes department claims new build sales are proving more resilient than the mainstream market. Leaders...
14 August 2023
From: Breaking News
![The land industry must separate itself from politics](/upload/images/__thumbs/2%20shutterstock_4662208.jpg/2%20shutterstock_4662208__400x280.jpg)
The process from a Local Plan allocation to a digger on site typically stretches beyond the length of a five-year political...
12 August 2023
From: Features
![Retail guru takes over at Savills as agency’s profits tumble](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/AgentsWorking-400x310.png)
Retail queen Stacey Cartwright will succeed Nicholas Ferguson as chair of Savills from December 31 - but she inherits a company...
11 August 2023
From: Breaking News
![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
![New strategic partnership aims to boost agency compliance](/upload/images/shutterstock_1437879773.jpg)
Client onboarding and verification tool LandmarkAgent has announce a strategic partnership with CRM provider Street.co.uk. The collaboration will enable agency users to...
09 August 2023
From: Breaking News
![Share Price plummets after agency group’s profits warning](/upload/images/shutterstock_1677222151.jpg)
The share price of LSL Property Services dropped around 16 per cent at one point yesterday following a profits warning given...
08 August 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agents Do Charity - fundraising in the rain](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Special%20Logo's/AgentsDoCharity.png)
Check out some of the latest charitable endeavours from agency and property brands this week. If you have a charitable event or...
04 August 2023
From: Breaking News
![OnTheMarket aims to ‘demystify home moving’ with consumer podcast](/upload/images/shutterstock_1931610188.jpg)
OnTheMarket is to launch a six-part podcast series aimed at demystifying the home moving process for less experienced property seekers. It comes...
03 August 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agents ‘unsatisfied’ with three main property portals – research](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/AgentsWorking-400x310.png)
More than one in four estate agents are unsatisfied with the property portals that they use, according to a new survey. An...