Zoopla returns to profit as it cuts almost 100 jobs
The results come after Zoopla’s parent company, which also owns Confused.com and Uswitch, slashed its pre-tax loss by almost £600m in 2023
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Estate agency notches up 130 years in business
The independent estate agency now has four branches
Fast-growing Dexters acquires well-established estate agency
EYE exclusive: Estate agency owner says Dexters "made us an offer that we couldn't refuse"
Leaders Romans Group completes third acquisition in a month
LRG expects to complete on further acquisitions in the coming weeks
Rightmove rejects improved takeover offer from Murdoch’s REA Group
UK property portal views the sweetened bid of £7.1bn as undervaluing the company; Rightmove and REA Group issues a statements
New housing policies: Angela Rayner’s speech at Labour Party Conference
The deputy prime minister and housing secretary delivered her speech at the Labour Party conference yesterday pledging to fix the housing crisis
Estate agency touting yields limited success as over 90% of homes sold with first agent
The key challenge for estate agents is not just securing the listing first time but ensuring the property is priced correctly from the outset to achieve a successful sale
Rogue letting agency ordered to pay £50,000 for a series of offences
Around a third of local residents rent from private landlords
Supply-demand imbalance narrows as rates fall
Demand has evidently picked up as rates drop
UK housing market returns to growth with £88bn spent in Q2 2024
First-time buyer activity accounted for almost a quarter of all spending in the market
John D Wood & Co agrees partnership with Spanish estate agency
Connells says John D Wood's new partnership represents a significant step in expanding the agency's international reach
Stamp duty cut and planning overhaul needed to fix housing crisis – UK Finance
The banking body, which represents more than 300 firms including 120 mortgage lenders, proposes a range of reforms
What is currently happening in the UK property market?
Discover the latest insights and trends shaping the housing sector
Estate agency acquires competitor business
Estate agency's founder opts to semi-retire
Rate cut fuels a ‘bustle of activity’ in the mortgage market
New analysis shows the average rates offered across mortgages and how the markets have changed since last month's interest rate cut
Transactions fall as Budget uncertainty replaces election uncertainty
Demand and deal numbers are down as political uncertainty persists, ahead of the Budget next month
Zoopla launches new marketing platform to promote its services
New newsletter and community provide agents with the opportunity to easily keep up to date with the latest products offered by Zoopla
Fundraising event raises £16,000 in memory of murdered estate agent
The Nikki Waterhouse Trust was set up in February 2015 in memory of the 32-year-old estate agent who worked for Hunters and was murdered in October 2013
What do students want from their living accommodation?
Student survey reveals evolving preferences amidst market challenges
Climate risk and conveyancing practice note consultation launched
The proposed new guidance would provide practical details for conveyancers