Homebuyers remain sceptical about AI replacing estate agents
Moneypenny said the findings suggest continued caution around AI in high-value or high-stakes property decisions
Marc da Silva
Lloyds set to launch £5,000 deposit mortgage for first-time buyers
Lloyds said the aim of the product is to reduce the time required to save for a deposit for some buyers by lowering the upfront cash requirement
Renters’ rights reforms yet to cut through beyond eviction changes
There is a degree of goodwill towards the Renters Reform Act, but awareness is patchy
Alto embeds AI analyst across estate agency platform
The new feature is available immediately to Alto customers
Independent estate agency opens new office
The Islington branch marks the company’s first location in North London
LonRes rolls out AI tool to extend property visibility beyond its network
The service, called AI Boost, is available free of charge to LonRes members
OneDome reports 394% revenue growth in Q1
OneDome has set out an ambition to be involved in around 10% of UK residential transactions within the next five years
CLC introduces new reporting requirement for practices
New rules are part of CLC's Ongoing Competence Code
Estate agents warned over demanding ID ahead of property viewings
The Guild issues new guidance for UK estate agents
AI property search becoming measurable source of leads for estate agents
Homesearch says 3,555 estate agency branches now connected to its Hailo platform
Mortgage choice falls sharply as lenders pull high-LTV deals
First-time buyers remain under pressure from reduced choice and stretched affordability, report shows
Conservatives continue campaign to abolish stamp duty
Stamp duty damages aspiration and the economy, argues shadow chancellor
Housing benefit costs hit all-time high
Housing benefit bill set to reach £39bn as costs continue to rise
Leasehold bottlenecks leave buyers and sellers waiting longer to complete
Conveyancing delays push time to exchange contracts past 100 days
TV presenter Davina McCall joins eXp UK
The event comes as eXp UK continues to expand its network model for self-employed estate agents
Independent estate agency acquires local rival
Agency says the integration will bring additional resources to its lettings team
‘On yer bike!’ Estate agents told it’s time to hit the saddle
Propertymark is asking agents and other industry professionals to support its fundraising effort
UK house prices expected to keep falling as mortgage rates climb
Higher borrowing costs resulting from the Iran war are adversely affecting confidence and deterring purchasers
New property laws set to feature in the King’s Speech
Further detail on housing, planning and wider property-related measures will be closely watched by the sector when the full speech is delivered