Other News
Estate agency targeted by thieves in overnight break-in
The break-in happened in the early hours of the morning
News
Finance
Interest rates to fall to 2.75% amid rising unemployment, analyst says
Four cuts to interest rates last year brought the Bank of England’s base rate down to 3.75%
Law
New funding welcomed but court reforms needed to speed up evictions, says Propertymark
Housing justice reforms needed to improve fairness and reduce delays, say trade body
Finance
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
Other News
Key UK property market data revealed in Propertymark 2025 review
Report examines housing market trends and year-on-year average prices
Law
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
Agency
Experienced agent launches new lettings consultancy
The new initiative has already gained support from several industry organisations
Acquisitions
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
Agency
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
Agency
Prime property price falls begin to ease
Estate agents are reporting a pick-up in viewings and exchanges since the Budget announcement
Agency
Top 250 Estate Agent Countdown
All the UK estate agents have been weighed and measured for sales agreed
People
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Spicerhaart appoints new estate agency director; Cala names new CEO; LMS welcomes new CFO
Agency
Estate agency networking dinner returns
No sales, no suppliers and no speeches - just good old-fashioned estate agency networking
Other News
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!
Charity
Kylie tops the Christmas chart, but Mike Day’s charity single also proves a hit
You can still donate from just £2
Charity
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
Agency
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
Charity
Iamproperty raises over £16,500 for charity
Employees have taken part in a wide range of fundraising activities
Other News
Outlook for homeowners, landlords and mortgage rates in 2026
What can agents expect in 2026?