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There is no doubt that the residential market in the UK slumped last year. Transactions were at around 1 million, whereas...

“The housing crisis will be solved using technology.” Or so I read somewhere this week. This notion that technology is the panacea...

Mandatory housing targets are back, alongside a pledge to build 1.5 million homes in the next five years. But can Prime...

Views are sought from all heritage destinations with listed buildings across the UK to find out how much they pay on...

There has been a dip in new energy performance certificates (EPCs), suggested falling home sales and property supply Government data shows 458,000...

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

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? I’m Paul Halliwell and my VMC business card says “Executive...

In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they uncover the common challenges faced by Estate Agency owners at...

The Government will need the financial markets to play ball if its housebuilding plans are to be successful, a property expert...

NOBODY does pomp and ceremony like us Brits and, wow, it was on full display in Westminster last week. Despite the prestige...

The new Government’s plan to ‘Get Britain Building’ is ambitious, to say the least.    And it is central to their mission, not...

The Chancellor’s plans to ‘get Britain building again’ are very significant for the property sector and property investment, specifically.  The plans...

We all know what defines a successful community: not just a range of homes to address a range of requirements, but...

Housebuilding, leasehold and rental reform are set to be key roles of the new Labour Government’s legislative agenda but agency regulation...

Just a week after Labour’s landslide election victory and already their top team is coming under scrutiny and being asked to...

The new Labour Government will set out its legislative agenda today with the King’s Speech set to reveal its policy priorities. Agents...

Like a breath of fresh air, we now have a government that actually appears to be governing. OK, it’s only 10 days...

Just a week after Labour’s landslide election victory and already their top team is coming under scrutiny and being asked to...

While housing is a devolved matter, ESPC hopes that the promises made by Labour in the recent general election might help...

Under the strain of a housing crisis, the UK faces a severe shortage of affordable homes. This is further emphasised by...

New Chancellor Rachel Reeves has used her first speech to reinstate housebuilding targets and pledge to build one and a half...

Heidi Shackell, chief executive officer at The Lettings Hub said: “The General Election, called in May, halted progress of the Renters'...

Commercial property has historically been viewed as the more profitable asset class but more recently, residential property values have taken over....

The nation heads to the polls today to help choose the next Government. Housing hasn’t been a main feature and most of...

We frequently read about how the traditional form of urban BTR has inspired the more recent model, suburban BTR. Our own...

Institutional investors and "for-profit" registered providers are set to play an increasingly vital role in tackling the UK's affordable housing crisis,...

Major lenders have started cutting their mortgage pricing in anticipation of an interest rate cut in the coming months. The Bank of...

London agency chain Dexters has reported a huge 23% rise in revenue to £181m in a statement released this morning. Profit soared...

This week I reached the point of maximum political saturation. We’re now four weeks into the campaign with less than a...

Despite a consultation starting back in 2020, the proposed legislation hadn’t progressed through Parliament and no doubt many landlords who faced...

Google can be a very costly source for marketing but there are ways to keep a tight lid on your budget...

John D Wood & Co has expanded its London network with two new flagship residential sales and lettings offices in Herne...

Agents working for themselves, supported by a ‘broker’ organisation are on the increase in the UK after becoming almost the norm...

New research reveals nearly half a million homes could be built across London on land that currently lies derelict amid a...

After much anticipation, the Labour Manifesto for ‘Change’ was launched this week. Held in Manchester the launch event included personal reflections...

Building and development plans Recently, Carter Jonas has marketed development sites which have attracted multiple bids, higher offers than had been anticipated...

There’s been a broadly warm response from much of the property industry to Labour’s manifesto, but a call for more detail...

A political party is pledging that if elected it will make every home in the UK have an EPC rating of...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? I’m Lee O’Brien, Managing Director of iad UK. In your experience,...

The Liberal Democrat General Election manifesto has been published, promising more housebuilding, abolishing leasehold tenures and its own buyer support scheme. Its...

In a week when the election campaign descended into claim and counterclaim of lies over tax plans and Nigel Farage was...

If, like me, you watched the two party leaders battle it out in the first head-to-head debate you’ll have noticed that...

Henry Adams is on the acquisition trail. The southern region-focused agency brand has said it is actively seeking acquisitions, joint ventures, and...

Stamp Duty reform and more housebuilding top the General Election wish-lists for the property sector. General Election manifestos are yet to be...

A property recruitment firm that already works with almost 100 estate agencies has rebranded. Genum Recruitment, which has helped supply talent to...

Mortgage borrowers still prefer the human touch when applying for a home loan despite the rising popularity of artificial intelligence, research...

The Guild of Property Professionals has launched a new video series for members on its online Learning Platform. The 'Sharing Success' video...

Property taxes in Scotland exceeded £623m over the last twelve months according to analysis of the latest statistics by a leading...

A new report sheds light on the future of UK town centres, presenting a roadmap for the revitalisation and repurposing of...

High property taxes in Scotland may eventually deter buyers, one of the country’s major agents has warned. Analysis by DJ Alexander has...

The Labour Party has committed to building 1.5m new homes across the country over the next parliament. Shadow Housing Secretary Angela Rayner...

Scottish housebuilding needs to return to the completion numbers from 25 years ago according to analysis of the latest official statistics...

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

In the fast-paced world of property, staying top-of-mind with your clients is crucial. And what better way to do this than...

County Down estate agency Quinn Estate Agents has officially opened its new Downpatrick office following the devastating floods that impacted the...

There’s a very important first step that needs to be taken in resolving the housing crisis: we need a greater understanding...

In the fast-evolving world of property, where every click counts and every search matters, mastering the art of Search Engine Optimisation...

Britain's housebuilders are seeing a recovery in buyer interest and land purchasing activity in early 2024, according to the latest Knight...

Building societies are currently offering the most competitive mortgage deals for first-time buyers compared with high-street lenders, research suggests. Analysis of 90%...

Help to Buy has been ranked as having the most positive influence on the property market in recent times. Agency comparison website...

You don’t have to be a mind-reader to believe there will be a large majority Labour government by the end of...

An influential consumer body is demanding a complete overhaul of Energy Performance Certificates. Which? says that with millions of households across the...

A recent announcement by housing giants Persimmon has been heralded as a welcome boost to the property sector. In a trading update they...

Just as the Nationwide showed the impact of rising mortgage costs on house prices, so another raft of lenders have made...

Sky News is reporting that up to 30 Conservative MPs are threatening to rebel against the government’s approach to ground rents...

Industry partner the Estate Agent Content Club (EACC) has announced a new chief executive, replacing high profile founder Jerry Lyons. Amanda Bower...

Propertymark, the leading membership body for property agents has written to London Mayor candidates highlighting proposals to tackle the unique housing...

Trade and representative bodies representing the legal, surveying, estate agency and property management sectors, including the Conveyancing Association, have launched the...

Stamp duty rebates and cash to improve energy efficiency are being demanded by one of the country’s biggest mortgage lenders in...

Thousands of people will be invited to take part in new research to help provide information on why one particularly badly...

An analysis by Rightmove reveals that the average interest rate for a two year fixed mortgage at 95% loan to value...

The average price of a home in Wales fell to £229,263 in the first quarter of 2024, making this the fifth...

An agent with 15 years experience at high end agencies Hamptons and Knight Frank has joined a self-employed brokerage brand. Sally Jane...

A property industry group has called for a reduction in the discounts available for council tenants buying their own home, after...

A property consultancy is calling for improved accreditation for Energy Performance Certificate assessors. Re:solve Real Estate - which specialises in commercial property...

There’s been broad support from within the agency and wider property sectors for Labour’s proposal to build on selected parts of...

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

Almost one in five vendors admit to having failed to disclose disputes with neighbours to prospective buyers when selling their home,...

ESPC has relaunched its SPC Property Practice certification, a unique accreditation course for solicitor estate agents. Developed with The Law Society of...

Southwark, Barnet, Camden, Croydon and Newham are the top five London boroughs with the highest number of vacant properties amid a...

The Property Franchise Group (TPFG) has been trialling property blockchain network Coadjute’s digital property data pack and smart forms and has...

High-end estate agent Tyron Ash has hit out at the “sense of entitlement” at corporate estate agencies who he said don’t...

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

Whether we’re selling properties, managing buildings, servicing heavy goods vehicles or flogging widgets, we’re all operating in a digital world. This is...

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

Trade and representative bodies representing the legal, surveying, estate agency and property management sectors have launched the fifth iteration of the...

A senior agency industry figure has criticised the lack of homebuilding targets after the latest Government data showed a drop in...

Former global chief executive of Fine & Country Simon Leadbetter has joined home staging firm Lemon and Lime Interiors as fractional...

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

The Government may have backtracked on plans for 100% loan-to-value (LTV) mortgages but Yorkshire Building Society has come up with its...

The world of PR can feel like a crowded marketplace, where shouting your message the loudest doesn't guarantee anyone hears it....

If you want to hear of a tale for our industry’s times - featuring housing shortages, planning disputes, rampant  inflation and...

Interest rates were held for the fifth consecutive time after the latest Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting yesterday. The...

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

SPRING cleaning is an annual ritual for many households, but firms in the property sector would do well to spend some...

The Government has taken the unusual step of intervening in the London Plan to boost housebuilding in the capital.   Housing Secretary Michael...

Property market conditions in the new-build sector are likely to remain subdued this year. Persimmon has claimed. An outlook in the house...

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

As the Group HR Director of LRG – an organisation of over 3,000 employees – and perhaps more importantly, as a...

In celebration of International Women's Day, Tunbridge Wells property services company Presence & Co. proudly spotlights the exceptional achievements of our...