Marc da Silva
Stamp duty split leaves first-time buyers facing a postcode lottery
Just one in ten first-time buyers pay stamp duty in the North, compared to eight in ten in London
Most tenants unaware of biggest rental shake-up in decades
Awareness was lowest among several groups, including students, low-income renters and people living in bedsits or shared accommodation
More homes are selling – but at what cost?
Prime London activity picked up in June, but widespread price reductions continue to weigh on achieved values
Mortgage payment shock to hit millions of borrowers, Bank warns
Bank of England says higher market interest rates will leave millions paying more when they refinance
The 24-hour rule: What sellers now expect from estate agents
Street Group research finds sellers increasingly expect same-day responses, rapid updates and real-time communication throughout the sales process
New online portal aims to end the chase for property sales updates
Platform gives estate agents, brokers and clients real-time visibility of key milestones, outstanding enquiries and transaction progress
Estate agents ‘missing a trick’ on investment properties
New property intelligence platform aims to help agents highlight investment potential and win more instructions
Rightmove puts AI in the spotlight for estate agents
Free webinar will explore how artificial intelligence can improve efficiency, customer experience and business performance
AI, marketing and industry insight on agenda at agency conference
One-day event will bring together industry leaders, new research and expert speakers on AI, marketing and consumer behaviour
Landlords go bigger as PRS becomes ‘increasingly professional and sophisticated’
The PRS is undergoing a gradual structural shift
National Landlord Investment Show marks 100th event
Milestone event introduces new sessions on wealth management, commercial property investment and long-term financial planning
Eye-watering cost of Burnham housing plan revealed
Burnham's housing plan could cost taxpayers billions, report claims
Mortgage price war heats up as major lenders cut rates
Falling swap rates below 4% give lenders fresh scope to compete as Nationwide, Halifax and Virgin Money reduce mortgage pricing
Homebuying reforms could unlock 260,000 extra instructions
Jackson-Stops says cutting transaction delays and improving certainty could encourage more homeowners to move
Well-established estate agency rebrands following acquisition
Customers will now have access to the estate agency's wider range of services
Realistic pricing key as buyers grow more selective
Connells Group says realistic pricing remains crucial as the market becomes increasingly polarised.