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Inflation has eased to 3.2% down from 3.4%, official figures from the Office for National Statistics show, the lowest level since...

For just over a decade, the Government has operated ‘Help to Buy’ schemes in England. The first of these, ‘NewBuy’, which...

New Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng is expected to unveil the Government’s so-called “plan for growth” today during a mini-Budget. The property market is...

The Government yesterday unveiled its long-awaited package of energy bill support for businesses. It will help firms including high street estate agents...

High street agents are eagerly anticipating a government announcement on support for business energy bills today. As with many businesses, estate agents...

The Bank of England is being urged by property professionals to avoid further interest rate hikes this week. The Bank’s Monetary Policy...

Home hunters are increasingly searching for eco-friendly homes amid concerns about rising energy bills, figures suggest. New data from Legal & General...

House price growth slowed in August but remains in double digits, Nationwide figures have revealed. The lender’s August House Price Index shows...

The increased energy price cap could hit first-time buyers and the wider property market, new research suggests. It comes as households are...

Unless you have been living under a rock since the end of last year, you won’t need to be told about...

Annual house price growth figures returned to double digits in April but there are warnings that this could be as good...

Estate agents are in a unique position – we handle the meeting of people’s aspirations probably more than any other profession....

Agents are preparing their businesses for the cost of living crunch, with considerations on fuel use, heating and window display lighting. Much...

A leading business analyst says that house prices may appear to be defying gravity but they will soon return to normality...

It’s not an easy time for many renters (and homeowners). The cost of living is going up across the board for...

Earlier this month, the government’s energy regulator Ofgem announced a record 54 percent increase to the energy bill price cap. Combined...

If you want to sex-up the Chancellor’s financial statement scheduled for lunchtime on Wednesday, you’d call it a Budget or a...

The hot topic of rent controls has remerged in recent weeks, with passionate voices on both sides of the argument speaking...

Features often overlooked by agents and buyers now, such as double glazing and insulation, are likely to become high up on...

Here’s the odd thing about interest rates - we all care about them, but they don’t directly affect that many people...

The Bank of England has increased the base rate from 0.25 per cent to 0.5 per cent. This means a typical tracker...

Inflation could deal a double blow to the housing market, an agency expert warns. Last week it was revealed that UK inflation...

Will he stay or will he go? You don’t need me to say who ‘he’ is - it’s the only story...

Fears that the housing market may be seriously damaged by the worsening economy led to share price falls for Rightmove and others...

At the risk of mixing my metaphors, any mention of energy has become something of a blue touch paper in the...

A new survey suggests two thirds of current or potential home owners would accept the idea of a mortgage interest rate...

A new analysis claims Help To Buy has improved building volumes and has not been a drain on taxpayers. The scheme which...

The government has revealed new regional price caps for its revamped Help To Buy Equity Loan scheme, set to operate between...

On the face of it, this year’s Budget was not what you could describe as ‘housing heavy’ in terms of the...

Discounted starter homes could be out of reach for the majority of families in need of an affordable home in many...

The government is reported to be considering a policy of capping prices of some homes in the countryside to ensure they...