News Archive
Rental price growth slows sharply as agents told to prepare ‘for a seismic 2025’
November’s rental data is confirmation that the market is settling down as we head into the winter months
New video highlights essential role SME housebuilders play in addressing UK’s housing challenges
The release of this video comes at a critical time, as latest report reveals that 51% of SME builders are waiting over a year for planning consent and 56% have seen costs surge
Estate agency giant changes hands as new owner eyes fresh acquisitions
The transaction should support the estate agency group’s strategy of further consolidation through acquisition
Confidence returning to market – or downward pressures ahead?
Industry figures offer reaction to the latest HMRC residential sales figures
Industry expert pours cold water on positive BOE mortgage data
Approvals increase for fifth month in a row but sentiment has since turned, says Knight Frank Finance managing partner
It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year… and I’m not talking about Christmas
Five industry professionals put their necks on the line with predictions for the 2025 property market
Number of property completions supported by Help to Buy ISA revealed
HM Treasury issues update of the scheme’s statistics since its launch in 2015
‘Severe maladministration’ found in London borough landlord services
Ombudsman special investigation into Camden Council reveals defensive complaint handling culture
Commercial property conversion ‘could help solve crisis’
Housing supply figures could be improved with repurposing of buildings, says financial expert
Propertymark slams rent controls contained in Scottish legislation
Measures are not the answer to tackle the housing emergency, the professional body said
Renters’ Rights Bill is ‘opportunity for forward-thinking agents’
Reapit’s Neil Cobbold says providing value-added services could be key
Oxfordshire property agent spreads joy with Christmas giveaway
Free coffee offered to residents, shoppers and local workers as a “small gesture of thanks”
Zoopla: house prices and sales to grow in 2025 despite Budget headwinds
First-time buyers will remain the largest buyer group, predicts platform
What is currently happening in the UK property market?
The UK property market continues to defy the doom mongers as house sales are 56% higher this week than in 2022
Rented database needs to deliver meaningful results, warns NRLA
No detail has yet been provided about the exact types of information that will be included
England’s housing supply plunges to eight-year low
Addressing the shortfall requires empowering entrepreneurial developers, says Knight Frank
£6bn of UK property bought with suspicious overseas funds – report
90% of dodgy deals channelled through companies registered in British Virgin Islands
Survey finds Budget a big disappointment for landlords
But some are taking a longer view of the buy-to-let market
Propertymark backs leasehold and property sector regulation
Professional body “encouraged” that housing minister understands the value of qualifications for agents
