The Guild unveils 2025 regional property events schedule
Members of The Guild of Property Professionals will have the opportunity to network with other agents
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PEXA seeks to rollout its digital exchange platform to sales market after hitting £100m milestone
PropTech firm says it has processed £100m worth of UK remortgage transactions through its platform, owing in part to the speed that it can process transactions
New digital bank service for property managers
PropTech platform aims to simplify payments for landlords, property managers and their tenants
Rachel Reeves considers easing lending rules as homebuyers face higher mortgage costs
With both the cost of a home and the average mortgage rate having climbed over the last year, it is no surprise that the monthly cost of a mortgage has also increased
Where will house prices rise the most in the UK in 2025?
The UK housing market is currently booming - if you know where to look
Property industry reacts to new Rightmove House Price Index
A number of estate agencies have started 2025 with a larger pipeline of sales compared with the start of last year
Landlords handed suspended sentences over illegal eviction
The landlords' actions were "shameful", says councillor
Pygott & Crone expands after completing merger
Pygott & Crone now employs over 85 people in the region across nine branches plus an office in the City of London
Renters’ Rights Bill due for full debate next month – could become law in March
There is plenty for the PRS to be worried about, says property lawyer
Alto launches new skills-based learning portal for agents
Alto Skills is designed to support agents throughout their CRM journey, and not just their onboarding
Higher interest rates tie more younger tenants into the rental market, says Hamptons
Under 45’s rent bill hits £56.2bn
Prime rental growth remains subdued
Prime rental growth steadied across the UK over the last three months of 2024, as the market continued to fall back in line with pre-pandemic seasonal trends
New seller asking prices rise again amid growing demand
Buyer activity has started the year encouragingly
Landlord law specialist slams councils after regulator highlights ‘serious failings’
Councils must be held accountable for their failures; just as private landlords are, says legal expert
Interest rate cut next month is a ‘sure bet’ amid weak growth and lower inflation
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
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Savills appoints new head of lettings; Bidwells welcomes two new partners; RentGuarantor welcomes new business compliance manager
Fine & Country announces the opening of its newest location
Estate agency brand adds to its UK network
Family-run estate agency opens second office as it expands its offering across the region
Estate agency says decision to expand was driven by a growing demand for their services in the wider area
Property trends data shows potential market bounce-back
New report demonstrates a property market that has shown resilience but remains hamstrung by a weak economy
Savills annual results for 2024 set to substantially outperform 2023
Trading update says UK residential, commercial and 'less transactional' business have performed well