Sales activity slows in prime London as demand falls
The supply-demand imbalance has narrowed, placing downwards pressure on property prices
Marc da Silva
Property industry reacts to Labour’s planned ‘Freedom to Buy’ scheme
Labour also plans to introduce an overhaul of the planning system, including reintroducing housing targets
Labour’s former housing minister fails to rule out property tax rises
The senior Labour MP has left the door open to increasing property taxes after the Tories challenged the party to rule out a hike
UK property market defies general election uncertainty, new data shows
UK property market defies general election uncertainty
What’s the outlook for the rental market for the rest of 2024?
Rents have fallen over the last quarter across several regional cities due to localised supply and demand changes and affordability constraints in certain cities
The Able Agent to launch certificate in agency management
Online property training specialist has announced the launch of an industry first Level 3 Certificate in Agency Management
Chancellor pledges to freeze stamp duty, CGT and council tax bands
Jeremy Hunt has unveiled an election Family Home Tax Guarantee
Political parties urged to simplify planning applications
As the 2024 general election unfolds, more clarity over the system of auctioning commercial property acquired by local authorities is needed
Agents respond to Zoopla’s latest housing data
As legal and financial obligations increase for landlords, many buy-to-let investors are turning elsewhere to invest their money
Councils failing to inspect potentially hazardous housing, data shows
The next government needs to focus on driving up enforcement to root out rogue and criminal landlords, says NRLA
HBF launches blueprint on how next government can deliver more homes
Housebuilding industry sets out how the next government can address the housing crisis with housing policy ‘blueprint for growth, prosperity and opportunity'
EYE NEWSFLASH: Labour unveils new housing policy with ‘Freedom to Buy’ scheme
The party says the plan could help 80,000 more young people onto the housing ladder over the next five years
Law Society faces no confidence vote over changes to ‘Material Information’ forms
Property Lawyers Action Group start procedure for vote of no confidence in Law Society
Franchisees complete acquisition of independent estate agency
The business became available after the agency's owner decided to take early retirement
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Directorate changes at Winkworth; Ex-Fine & Country duo join new agency network; Head of estate agency among key promotions at Gilson Gray
Online agency acquires rival firm’s lettings book
The purchase increases the agency's assets under management to more than 1,800 properties
Fast-growing estate agency expands city centre presence
Taking on this additional space marks a significant step in the agency's regional expansion
‘Housing sector is at an important crossroads’ following no-confidence vote
Agents need greater support with current legislation, while calls grow for rent controls to be ruled out
And the winners are…
The awards have been described as being 'a bit like EA Masters' but for HMOs
The lack of housing discussion in TV leaders’ debate ‘really disappointing’
The cost of living was a topic of hot debate, while tax, immigration, and the NHS were among the main issues debated by the pair. But housing was notably ignored