Average asking price achieved by estate agents falls
London is the only region in England and Wales where the average percentage of asking price achieved has not dropped, analysis shows
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People on middle incomes squeezed out of renting in southern England
CPRE, the countryside charity, calls for urgent action to tackle rural housing affordability crisis
Fine & Country launches second radio advert campaign
The radio adverts will be broadcast in two phases, each spanning six weeks, across the selected stations: Classic FM, Virgin Radio, and LBC UK
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The positive start to the year continues, paving the way for a greater number of home purchases than last year
Real estate fees set to fall after settlement with US agents
Landmark $418m (£328.2m) legal agreement could drive down commission rates and reduce the number of US real estate agents
CMA to investigate proposed merger of major property firms
In a short statement, the watchdog said it is considering whether the transaction “may be expected to result in a substantial lessening of competition” within the market
Bank of England to cut interest rates, economists forecast
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Property consultancy reports best ever year as revenues top £18m
Growth continued in line with the current three-year business plan and included the highest grossing single quarter since 1988
Property asking prices rise for third consecutive month, says Rightmove
Buyers return to market in their droves