Agency
New AI guide for estate agents
The beginner’s guide provides a clear, practical introduction to AI for agents of all sizes
News
Other News
Property industry reacts to latest Nationwide house price data
House price growth stalls amid market uncertainty
People
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Former Connells Group CEO (Estate Agency) joins Fenn Wright as equity partner; Strettons names new MD; Savills appoints experienced director
Acquisitions
Husband and wife team expand after acquiring independent estate agency
Estate agency will continue to trade under its existing name
Politics
Angela Rayner faces fresh tax questions over Westminster flat
Ex-deputy PM and housing secretary faces new allegation months after resigning over stamp duty irregularity on Hove home
Finance
Mortgage approvals dip – industry reaction
Buyers were deterred by uncertainty ahead of the Budget
Law
Are you familiar with the Renters’ Rights Act?
Government officials to take part in webinar, as Renters’ Rights Act looks set to transform how agents and landlords operate
Events
Agents gather for two-day training and networking event
Event explored how agencies can prepare for new legal requirements
Agency
Agency surpasses 2,500 managed properties following expansion
Ambitious company eyes further growth
Agency
Josh Rayner features in Gavin & Stacey-inspired Christmas video
‘Tis the season for hiring: Recruiter Josh Rayner adds festive twist to agency sector
Other News
Children can send letters to Santa via estate agency’s special post box
Children keen to send their wish lists to Santa can now post them in a dedicated letterbox outside the estate agency branch
Acquisitions
LSL-backed Pivotal Growth expands new build reach through acquisition
Significant addition to the Pivotal group
Agency
Knight Frank sees Budget bounce as weekly sales surge
Following the Budget announcement last week, the lifting of uncertainty has triggered a market, says estate agency
Politics
Housing market remains resilient despite pre-Budget uncertainty
The latest HMRC property transactions data offers a mixed picture
Politics
Badenoch demands chancellor’s resignation over her alleged misleadings
The Conservatives accused Reeves of misleading the public by presenting an overly pessimistic view of the economic outlook, despite official forecasts suggesting a more optimistic scenario
Finance
Rent hikes inevitable after landlords hit with extra 2% tax
The 2% surcharge will increase property income tax to 22% for taxpayers on the basic rate, 42% on the higher rate and 47% for those paying the additional rate
Agency
New estate agency launches offering US-style real estate service
New agency owner trained in real estate in California, working there and in Florida before moving to the UK last year
Politics
UK to miss 1.5m new homes target by over 40%, says Reform UK deputy leader
Richard Tice pledges support for construction industry on latest Federation of Master Builders podcast; “Construction and property will ooze out of my veins” - watch now
Finance
Value of rent arrears drops for third consecutive quarter
Landlords remain exposed despite latest data
Finance
Equity release surges as more UK homeowners use it to pay off mortgages
UK homeowners prioritise financial stability in later-life financial planning