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First week of UK Property market starts well with great levels of property sales

With inflation coming in softer this week, the ongoing weakness in growth looks set to tip the Bank of England towards easing rates again at its next meeting in February

Snippets of industry news: Savills appoints new head of lettings; Bidwells welcomes two new partners; RentGuarantor welcomes new business compliance manager

Estate agency brand adds to its UK network

Estate agency says decision to expand was driven by a growing demand for their services in the wider area

Check out what happened when tenant changeovers impacted claims for both cleaning and rent arrears. Do you agree with the outcome?

New report demonstrates a property market that has shown resilience but remains hamstrung by a weak economy

Trading update says UK residential, commercial and ‘less transactional’ business have performed well

Despite greater taxes the property market remains resilient

Estate agency owner says his ‘exceptional team’ deserves the opportunity to grow

Rachel Reeves’ first six months in the job has not been great – her Budget was somewhat ‘Truss like’ in its effect on the financial markets and for public sentiment

The number of Section 21 evictions is currently at an eight-year high

New ‘reliable’ figures confirm ‘what we’re seeing at the sharp end’, says respected estate agent

While self-employed agents have experienced growth in all regions of the UK, online agents have lost market share everywhere apart from the South-West

The 2024 list of hotspots is a mixed picture, with the North, South, Scotland and Wales all represented in the top 10

A word that is frequently used about the property market is resilient, and this is because it continues to defy expectations

UK government commended for identifying grey belt areas ‘that are ripe for development’

Analysis of the prime London housing market by independent property analysts, LonRes

The event will take place in Manchester later this month

Trading update: Winkworth is more optimistic for 2025 with plans to further strengthen its market position

Here are some of the most influential personalities in estate agency, including those that provide valuable insights, share best practices and drop tips and trends

Agents have just a week left to share their views

Snippets of industry news: Former director at UK Sotheby’s International Realty joins Harding Green; Expansion for Savills Private Office; PEXA names new UK chief technology officer

The Renters Rights Bill, which received its third reading in parliament yesterday, outlines clearer, streamlined regulations and expanded grounds for possession

Do industry awards and events represent good value for money?

Heightened buyer activity puts a serious strain on the process of purchasing, particularly with respect to the conveyancing process

This partnership is about empowering agents to help deliver a to quality service

Six in 10 renters surveyed said that it would be impossible to buy a home without an inheritance or loan from a family member

The Report Stage and Third Reading of the Renter’s Rights Bill will be held today, but a coalition of leading organisations oppose the planned changes