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The banking body, which represents more than 300 firms including 120 mortgage lenders, proposes a range of reforms

Discover the latest insights and trends shaping the housing sector

Estate agency’s founder opts to semi-retire

New analysis shows the average rates offered across mortgages and how the markets have changed since last month’s interest rate cut

Demand and deal numbers are down as political uncertainty persists, ahead of the Budget next month

New newsletter and community provide agents with the opportunity to easily keep up to date with the latest products offered by Zoopla

The Nikki Waterhouse Trust was set up in February 2015 in memory of the 32-year-old estate agent who worked for Hunters and was murdered in October 2013

Student survey reveals evolving preferences amidst market challenges

The proposed new guidance would provide practical details for conveyancers

Bank of England responds to headline inflation holding steady at 2.2%

The takeover of the business is expected to complete in Q4 2024

The BoE cut rates for the first time in more than four years last month from a 16-year high of 5.25%

Snippets of industry news: Duo join First In The Door advisory board; Fixflo founder Rajeev Nayyar steps down; BDB Pitmans unveils partner appointment

Local authority fails to provide transparent comparable figures relating to the fees charged by other letting agents in the area

The rental divide across Great Britain is clear, with an average difference of just over £1,500 between the most expensive and cheapest cities

The property market continues to show strong signs of improvement

The significance of this feature is the full visibility that it brings to the sales progression process

Having already attended the Liberal Democrat Conference this week, the trade body is now planning to visit to the other two major party events

The steep fall in planning permissions starkly illustrates the challenge the new government faces to boost housing supply

Estate agent given conditional discharge following breach of trading regulations

LSL’s estate agency franchising continues to facilitate the growth of franchisees and territory expansion

Analysts have said that a deal closer to £6bn was needed to win over Rightmove

Study finds that trust in estate agents is largely cultivated through personal interaction, as well as word of mouth from other happy customers

Every single letting agent surveyed said they had managed properties with damp and mould issues

Kerfuffle approached every major CRM and gave them the chance to contribute

The event focused on several key topics

The strong interest in energy efficiency upgrades among homebuyers highlights their commitment to retrofitting properties for a greener future

Housing minister wants action to clampdown on rogue operators

Homes for Scotland’s 12th annual conference will take place in Edinburgh today

The agency plans to have 5,500 properties under management by 2026