Bank of England multiple interest rate cuts expected in major boost for mortgage borrowers
Bank of England poised for four or more rate cuts in 2025, say economists
Marc da Silva
Council moves to ban estate agency boards
Areas where the display of estate agent boards is prohibited looks set to be extended across the entire borough
Kerfuffle completes acquisition of specialist PropTech firm
Kerfuffle has wasted no time in 2025 getting the ball rolling with their first deal of the new year in the M&A space
UK house prices rise again – property industry reaction
Strong end to the year for UK house prices
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: TPFG - board update; RICS welcomes new president; Former associate director joins Moveli
Savills unveils 2025 cross-sector UK forecasts
Residential buy-to-let in the North West remains Savills top performer for annualised returns
More than a quarter of property sales fell through in 2024
The most common reasons for failed property sales revealed
Fast-growing property group acquires estate agency
Property group continues expansion
Property developer linked to Tories fined £236k over unfair leases on flats
Over the years, a network of Conservative politicians and supporters have been involved with the company, chaired by a Tory peer and former Conservative Party treasurer
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: LSL announces leadership transition; Chartwell Noble welcomes new partner agent; Experienced director joins Moveli
Property industry reacts to Zoopla House Price Index
Property prices are increasing across all regions and countries
Councils handed greater powers to license landlords
Will new rules introduced today improve housing standards? Local authorities accused of using selective licensing as a cash cow
Housing sales end 2024 on a high
Buyers have become more price-sensitive in recent weeks in the wake of the Budget and growing uncertainty over the outlook for mortgage rates which have drifted higher
Estate agents warned against festive cyber attacks
Top tips to help protect your business and your clients this Christmas
Agents cutting a dash in their Santa suits
Estate agents raise funds for charity
MoD to buy back 36,347 military homes in £6bn deal
A major deal to bring the Armed Forces housing estate back into public ownership has been agreed by the government
Wishing all our readers a Merry Christmas and a prosperous 2025
What a year! Please enjoy your festive holiday as you have certainly earned it - our short break starts here
New council powers to seize land easily and cheaply in housebuilding boost
The government says councils are overpaying for land to deliver new homes
Property price reductions hit highest number on record
Price reductions are more prevalent within the lower price brackets, new data shows
Online estate agencies see market share fall further
Meanwhile, self-employed agents continue to rapidly grow with their market share