Ex-Purplebricks and Keller Williams director to launch new PropTech offering
The platform, which aims to transform how people buy and sell homes, has already attracted over 200 property professionals to its waiting list, including estate agents
Marc da Silva
What the Renters’ Rights Bill could mean for you
The proposed Renters’ Rights Bill marks the single biggest change to the rental sector for decades
Zoopla PR machine working overtime to secure position as UK’s second biggest portal
Zoopla says it will be building on its recognition with the launch of a major new marketing campaign over the festive period
‘Another rise in house prices shows the market is determined to finish this year on a high’
UK house prices look set to increase further in 2025
Seniors housing market poised for growth, Knight Frank reports
Growth and change come as the sector continues to navigate improving, but still challenging, market conditions
Tech-based management firm acquires second letting agency in three months
The letting PropTech will now seek to seamlessly integrate AI solutions into the agency's day-to-day business operation
New estate agency launches
Well-established property investment and asset management firm has now entered the estate agency market
What’s next for the housing market in 2025? Home buyer behaviour and user trends unveiled
House prices to rise or fall next year? What impact will ongoing changes in the sector have on transactions?
It will be ‘harder’ for landlords to make a return on their investment after government announcement
The decision to cause many buy-to-let investors to pay more in taxes has been described as 'wrong and out of touch’
AI tipped to take on more significant strategic role in estate agency next year
As 2024 comes to a close, here are a few predictions for 2025 in the real estate industry
Keir Starmer insists he is sticking to 1.5m homes target despite ‘concerns’
The government has positioned housebuilding as a key driver of economic recovery, signalling its commitment to boosting the economy - a goal in which housing plays a crucial role
Lomond acquires Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward
Lomond has agreed a deal to buy the historic estate agency adding more than 60 branches to its rapidly growing business
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Colliers names new UK CEO; Former head of new homes at Winkworth joins Harding Green; Beauchamp Estates appoints lettings manager from Savills
Homebuyers are negotiating greater discounts on property deals ahead of stamp duty hike – Connells
Buyers are running out of time for sales to complete before stamp duty bills increase in April 2025
Savills shares latest house price forecast
This is no normal housing market recovery
Property portal completes acquisition of mortgage broker
The company has been purchased for an undisclosed seven-figure sum
Plans approved for new £2bn town featuring 7,000 new homes
Proposal includes space for a wide range of residential properties, two schools, a hotel, as well as commercial, retail and community facilities
Government urged to accelerate efforts to make homes more energy efficient
Improving home energy efficiency remains a priority for the winter months ahead
Rent and mortgage spending growth hits 14-month high
Almost a quarter of homeowners state that the cost of stamp duty is the biggest barrier to buying their next home
Fast-growing estate agency completes another acquisition
Agency owner agrees terms on what he describes as one of 'the longest and hardest' deals to-date