Revealed: Market towns offering the best (and worst) value for first-time buyers
Overall, property price growth in market towns has risen 24% over the past five years, and slightly more for first-time buyers, at 26%
Marc da Silva
Three-branch agency acquires lettings division of local rival
The purchase has been described as an important next step in the agency's strategic growth plans
First-time buyer search trends highlight untapped opportunity for agents
Nurtur recommends that estate agents transform their websites from simple property portals into comprehensive resource hubs
Foxtons delivers strong H1 2025 results, cautions on market challenges ahead
It has been a strong start to the year, with revenue up 10% and adjusted operating profit growing 31%
Letting agent banned for three years after threatening unlawful eviction
Agency director commits to stepping away from all aspects of letting and property management
Rental prices climb again amid market uncertainty
The proposed Renters’ Rights Bill is one of several changes that may inadvertently reduce confidence among some landlords
Conveyancing confusion – buyers blame poor communication for homebuying stress
Conveyancers are experiencing significant pressure due to increased demands on their time
Mortgage activity gains momentum in June
First-time buyer activity is proving robust thanks to changes in the mortgage market
Charge it to the house: Zoopla adds EV charger hunt to home search
Research suggests that many agents are missing an opportunity to showcase a feature of a property that is becoming increasingly popular
Rightmove CFO sells over £120,000 in shares following strong trading report
Rightmove’s CFO exercised options from share plans, selling shares to cover taxes
Opportunity knocks for savvy buyers eyeing value in upper-end market
The housing market continues to feel the impact of tax changes and increased economic uncertainty.
Survey shows almost 60% of landlords have raised rents in the past year
Fresh data points to ongoing pressures in the rental market
Property industry reacts to Zoopla House Price Index
High levels of supply, in part caused by April’s stamp duty cliff edge, are expected to keep downwards pressure on property prices in the short-term
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: John D Wood & Co appoints former Foxtons director; CBRE strengthens affordable housing offering with ex-Knight Frank recruit; Savills names new director
Fine & Country expands with new ‘virtual’ agency branch
The estate agency is set to open its virtual doors next week
Fast-growing PropTech platform acquires fifth letting agency
Agency seeks digital transformation
Property portal relaunches following £250,000 site upgrade
The new property website has been rebuilt to improve the home search experience with several new and improved user features
Zoopla halves house price growth forecast despite greater market activity
Greater supply of homes for sale and mortgage rates remaining higher than expected are the key reasons for weaker growth
40-year mortgages offer a flexible lifeline to first-time buyers – Moneyfacts
Mortgage borrowers could save £255 per month by choosing a 40-year term, compared to a 25-year term deal when borrowing £250,000
Rents hit new record as landlords grapple with ‘substantial hikes’ in costs
Supply and demand is slowly rebalancing towards more normal levels, new figures show