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A surge in complaints to the Property Ombudsman has led to a massive increase in compensation paid out by estate agents

Snippets of industry news: Stirling Ackroyd names new group sales director; New London-based Dutch desk for Savills; R&R announces senior staff promotions

The UK housing market has been boosted by a better-than-expected performance over the last 12 months

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Another month of house price growth is an early Christmas present for sellers looking to get a good price on their home

New partnership aims to improve how agents communicate with clients and prospects

Experienced industry trainer offers a new online platform designed to empower estate and letting agents across the UK with training

Rightmove is launching a new marketing campaign from Christmas Day

Those in more affordable regions are also more likely to move sooner

Rental demand was steady and persistent in 2024, even as the number of listings increased

The homes are expected to be ready for new residents to occupy from January 2025

The estate agent left the victim with severe injuries, including a broken nose, extensive bruising, swelling and cuts

Normal service resumes

Independent estate agency confirms its expansion

Agency boss warns of ‘burnout’ as survey reveals no seasonal break for many brokers

January is a great month for making big decisions – new year, new start

This is both a strategic and timely move by Openbrix

Cash or mortgage? New data shows the top five types of red flags agents should be wary of

The housing minister will give evidence to Lords Grey Belt inquiry this afternoon, along with William Burgon, director of planning at the MHCLC – the session will be streamed live

Savills expect declining interest rates to boost sentiment in the residential property sector in the new year

Estate agents describe the 2025 market as potentially ‘challenging’, ‘balanced’, and ‘competitive’

Estate agency has ambitious plans to grow

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee is due to meet on Thursday 19 December for its next rate-setting vote

The number of properties exchanging hands for free is expected to increase sharply

Agents argue that the private rented sector needs less selective licensing not more with the additional costs and duplication of rules that it brings

The housing market has defied expectations with resilient growth this year

Measures will create a ‘win-win’ for nature and the economy, accelerating economic and environmental growth, the government says

The launch of the Shared Ownership Code follows an extensive consultation process that included a consumer survey of more than 1,700 current and prospective shared owners

The mydeposits team has also supported Centrepoint in bringing the Christmas spirit to life by decorating some of their spaces

The latest projection comes as mortgage rates are expected to fall below 4% early 2025 with two-year rates likely to follow later in the year