Sharp rise in the number of new homes listed for sale
New insight reveals that there has been a 23% increase in new housing stock as sellers look to get ahead of potential post-election market rush
Marc da Silva
AI will ‘speed up and reduce the cost of real estate transactions’
A growing number of law firms are now embracing and relying on AI
Estate agency unveils solar for sale signs
The estate agency will roll out the new solar-powered signs over the coming weeks
Confidence improves in what remains a challenging housing market
The biggest issue property auctioneers and valuers are experiencing is securing ‘good stock’ for sale
BTL investors warned after landlord handed suspended jail sentence
Buy-to-landlords must be aware of violations that could lead to potential imprisonment and hefty fines
Smaller sites key to delivering 1.5 million homes by 2030, says Savills
A new report shows that the number of planning consents for sites has dropped to its lowest level in 15 years
Movemnt and LMS join forces
Movemnt, operated by Houseful, part of Zoopla, and LMS have worked closely with law firms to inform the product development
Fast-growing estate agency set to open fourth new office in six months
The company has grown from just under 50 employees to over 70 in this time with further growth plans in the months to come
allAgents announces its 2024 ‘People Awards’ for individual agents
Customer reviews form part of the selection process
Profits surge at Dexters
Lettings activity fuels profits and revenue at the 156-branch London-based agency
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: LSL appoints non-exec director; Simon Whale lands new role; United Kingdom Sotheby's International Realty unveils new director
Estate agency fees jump by a fifth
A lot of people do not realise how much it costs to sell a home
Major lenders slash mortgage rates in anticipation of interest rate cut
HSBC has followed Barclays and NatWest by cutting rates across its residential and buy-to-let loans from today
More than 18 million UK homes need green upgrades, analysis suggests
Many homeowners and landlords need urgent access to schemes that enable them to make green improvements, says Rightmove
Well-known PropTech firms join forces for webinar
There will be lots of useful information for agents attending the virtual event
Paying staff too little is stifling growth and profits – ex-ARLA president
To make serious money, it’s time to move the needle and generate more revenue
Estate agency redundancies as online operators undermine business
Fewer buyers and renters are visiting high street branches, instead researching properties online
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Gibbs Gillespie promotes Tim Buckley to area sales director; Home Builders Federation appoints chief executive; Colliers UK and Ireland CEO to retire
Estate agent to carry out 250 hours of community work
The local community looks set to to benefit from plenty of hard work
LonRes Awards 2024 – and the winners are…
Congratulations go to all the winners