Annual house price growth slows – industry reaction
Much of the volatility we’ve seen in house price movements over the last few months is a relic of the stamp duty holiday which ran until September 2021, it has been suggested.
Marc da Silva
Secretary of State statement on social housing standards
Michael Gove addressed Parliament on social housing standards, following the tragic death of Awaab Ishak
Network to host first post-Covid in-person conference tomorrow
The conference will feature an impressive speaker line-up
Cleaning and damage top the list of the most common end of tenancy gripes
More than half of tenancy deposit disputes during past year down to property damage and cleaning, according to The DPS
Fixed mortgage rates are falling and could drop to below 4% in the New Year
Fixed rate deals are getting cheaper despite this month's interest rate hike.
Toddler’s death from mould described as a ‘defining moment’ for housing
Boy, 2, died due to black mould in a flat 'unfit for human habitation'.
One in five landlords plan to reduce their buy-to-let portfolio
The property market is entering a period of increasing uncertainty, study shows.
Minister confirms government will not consider rent controls in England
MP warns that a rents control policy would lead to “disinvestment in the sector, which is not good for anyone”.
Supply shortage pushes up rents as ‘landlords withdraw from the market’
Lack of rental stock and continued demand are the drivers of higher rental prices.
Private rental market described as ‘demoralising’ as tenants priced out of homes
Letting agent describes current rental market as “bonkers”.
Property prices dip, while sales demand continues
Estate agent expects to see larger properties coming on to the market, with energy costs, building and maintenance all up.
LRG and GetGround agree buy-to-let partnership
The partnership will see the launch of “Smart Investment”, which will enable landlords in LRG’s network to invest in property through GetGround’s limited company structure.
London mayor reiterates call for rent freeze to combat cost of living crisis
Sadiq Khan said that he was hopeful that the return of Michael Gove as levelling-up secretary “could bode well” for London.
New charter introduced to raise property industry standards
The new charter will aim to improve standards with a renewed focus on customer care, client communication, training and development.
Increasing concern about an exodus of buy-to-let landlords
With BTL landlords fleeing the market, Phil Spencer is concerned that there is ‘less choice for tenants’, and that is pushing up rental prices.
More than 3,000 agents anticipated at tomorrow’s launch event
The organisers have promised some big announcements for agents at tomorrow's event.
Property industry reacts to latest drop in house prices
Property sellers are reducing prices in order to get transactions through.
Property transactions face delays as Land Registry votes for strike action
Strikes are set to begin next month and could last until mid-2023.
eXp UK reveals first recipients of its new ICON Awards programme
The winning estate agents are set to benefit from stocks worth up to £16,000 in stock at eXp World Holdings Inc.
Rental prices reach record high
There were 22 renters competing for every new property, data shows.