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Could the UK housing market be close to bottoming out?

The estate agent has appeared before magistrates facing several charges including assault and controlling behaviour

This latest purchase extends the agency’s portfolio, providing a solid footprint for a further office to come, the company says

Spicerhaart is continuing its lettings expansion programme with the establishment of a new operations team

Housing secretary Michael Gove has revealed plans for the next reading of the Renters’ Reform Bill

Snippets of industry news: John D Wood & Co. appoints new head of sales; Fine & Country welcomes new business development manager, McCarthy Stone names new MD

Estate agents to be provided with a housing market update today

Dexters is believed to be the first UK estate agent to gain ofsted accreditation for an apprenticeship training programme

In its 2019 manifesto, the Conservative Party pledged “to cut the burden of tax on business by reducing business rates”. But the Tories have not fulfilled this promise

UK house prices are also predicted to drop next year

New agency owner eyes regional dominance with plans to expand

The letting agency has accepted an out of court settlement after commencing legal proceedings against one of the UK’s largest suppliers of estate and letting agent software

Murray and Currie were taken to a tribunal, with the judge ruling against them

Encouragingly, despite challenging market conditions, there has not been a major fall-off in transactions

Snippets of industry news: Ex-Savills agent joins UK Sotheby’s International Realty; INHOUS appoints Hamish Bruce; Former Homes England CIO joins Housing Growth Partnership

A new How To Rent guide has been issued today by the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.  Access it now

August sees highest ever property taxes per transaction, as estate agency boss says existing levies punish those who buy property, rather than reward them

Michael Gove is urging the chancellor Jeremy Hunt to reduce taxes ahead of the next general election

The collapse of the property firm brings to an end efforts by a well-known housing veteran to rescue the company

New figures shows the difference in how many listings each estate agency branch is vying for from one city to the next

The TV presenter had to pull out of filming Location, Location, Location due to the fall

Chief executive David Livesey announced earlier this year that he is retiring after over 35 years of service with Connells

There has been a surge in reported cases of rental fraud

Housebuilders began construction on 73,600 new homes between April and June this year, up 34% year-on-year, but this may not result in an increase in housing delivery

There is growing speculation that Rishi Sunak will axe plans to build HS2’s second phase from Birmingham to Manchester due to estimated cost rises

Greater housing supply and new buyer incentives are needed to stimulate activity in the residential property market, says estate agent

A senior RICS delegation will present the manifesto and its key messages at the upcoming Conservative Party and Labour Party conferences

Property price reductions increased in September to the highest level for more than four years

Agents who invest in off-market targeting will be maximising their chances of securing instructions, study suggests

Snippets of industry news: New estate agency MD appointed by Spicerhaart; Knight Frank expands super prime lettings team; Bruton Knowles adds to management