Property industry reacts to latest house price data
The Bank of England’s decision in December to cut the Bank Rate from 4% to 3.75% is a timely boost for confidence
Marc da Silva
Key UK property market data revealed in Propertymark 2025 review
Report examines housing market trends and year-on-year average prices
Ex-estate agent slams mansion tax raid as a ‘burglar’s charter
Kevin Hollinrake, the now Tory chairman, says ministers are doing criminals’ homework for them by highlighting the most profitable properties to target
Experienced agent launches new lettings consultancy
The new initiative has already gained support from several industry organisations
Fast-growing agency expands again with acquisition of rival’s lettings portfolio
The deal adds a substantial number of properties to the agency's lettings portfolio
Have your say as Voice of the Agent returns for 2026 with monthly reporting
Estate and letting agents are now invited to take part in the Voice of the Agent survey
Prime property price falls begin to ease
Estate agents are reporting a pick-up in viewings and exchanges since the Budget announcement
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Spicerhaart appoints new estate agency director; Cala names new CEO; LMS welcomes new CFO
Estate agency networking dinner returns
No sales, no suppliers and no speeches - just good old-fashioned estate agency networking
Wishing all our readers a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year
From all of us at EYE, we wish you a safe and joyful holiday season - our festive break begins now!
Kylie tops the Christmas chart, but Mike Day’s charity single also proves a hit
You can still donate from just £2
Hamptons raises £150,000 for mental health charity, Mind
Over the years, the estate agency has consistently worked to raise money and awareness for this important charity
Is the traditional ‘for sale’ board on its way out?
More than just signs, ‘for sale’ boards are estate agents’ way of advertising their dominance in the local property market
Iamproperty raises over £16,500 for charity
Employees have taken part in a wide range of fundraising activities
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Spicerhaart strengthens leadership team; Housemark appoints CIH expert to lead Scotland; Knight Frank announces new partner and key appointments
Relocation Agent Network recognise top preforming agents
RAN honours estate agents and suppliers at annual awards event
Most active housing markets in 2025 revealed
A booming housing market, but only in certain areas
ESPC calls for zonal first-time buyer tax threshold
ESPC wants to see a zonal pricing model for first-time buyer relief
Rachel Reeves’s spring budget date is revealed
Treasury says Budget timing aims to prioritise “stability and certainty” as OBR forecasts requested
Propertymark hails success of Lettings Helpline
Helpline helps members tackle a wide range of sales and lettings challenges