Concern that property portal merger could lead to higher fees for agents
There is a growing fear that the new partnership will lead to higher prices for estate agents and consumers, triggering competition concerns
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Estate agency set to expand with new branch
The estate agency is seeking to recruit and build a dedicated team ahead of the new office opening in October
UK house prices ‘on track’ to rise this year
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London-based first-time buyers opt to stay close to capital as affordability improves
Lower mortgage payments have pulled the cost of buying back below renting, bringing relief to those looking for their first home in the capital
Zoopla says it is delivering strong results for letting agents
The property portal says its rental leads per listing are currently up 26% compared to the pre-election period
Renters more likely than homeowners to adjust energy use habits – Rightmove
The rising price of energy in recent years means that renters and homeowners are likely having to closely consider their total monthly outgoings when choosing their next home
New survey reveals half of people think estate agents represent buyers
The study also revealed that the majority of those surveyed find buying a home more stressful than selling
Major estate agency announces multi-million pound acquisition trail
Ambitious plans for future grow: The company is reigniting its acquisition strategy with a multi-million pound investment in its estate agency and lettings businesses
Government to step up plan to crackdown on short-term lets
The new short-term lets registration scheme aims to give councils greater oversight and control of housing in their areas
Propertymark’s regional conferences ‘are back with a bang’
As part of the professional body’s #MOREFOR24 campaign, Propertymark members can attend one of the conferences for free
Chancellor contemplates increase in employer national insurance
Employer NI last increased 1.8% from a 12% rate in April 2018
Sons benefit more than daughters from Bank of Mum and Dad
Those who had financial help from parents on average bought their first home over six years sooner
Remortgage activity increases by a fifth in July – LMS
The recent reductions in mortgage rates from a number of large lenders bode well for customers coming to the end of a fixed rate
The Housing Scotland Bill ‘is simply unworkable’
Study shows rent controls reduce the supply and quality of rental housing
Major agency franchise network expands after completing acquisition
The move forms part of the estate agency group's ambitious growth plans
Government urged to reform stamp duty to get people and the economy moving
The amount of tax paid on property acquisitions is increasing and with the threshold set to be cut next year more people will be dragged into paying the levy
Bank of England to cut interest rates, economists forecast
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee is due to meet on Thursday 19 September for its next rate-setting vote
Mortgage price war hots up ‘with markets expecting further rate cuts’
The has been a sudden outbreak of sub-4% deals from some of the biggest lenders on the high street
UK rental growth slows to 33-month low – Zoopla
Demand for rental homes has fallen by 39% over the past year with the rental market shifting from ‘red hot’ to ‘hot’
Estate agency given go-ahead for expansion
The application was approved, subject to conditions