Other News
Barratt Redrow rolls out nationwide pallet reuse scheme
Every year, the housebuilder accepts delivery of hundreds of thousands of pallets carrying core building materials
News
Agency
OPINION: So, I was right…
Emoov founder Russell Quirk predicted in 2013 that a third of all UK homes sold would ultimately be via online agents
Finance
Stamp duty take up 25% to £5.5bn this year
Homebuyers are handing over eye-watering sums in stamp duty
People
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Ex-Stirling Ackroyd sales director joins Moveli; LMS appoints estate agent consulting partner; Knight Frank announces 170 promotions
Agency
Yopa continues on path toward profitable growth with jump in revenue
Since 2022, under the stewardship of CEO Verona Frankish, YOPA has slashed inherited losses by 48%
Finance
Non-dom changes create £401m stamp duty black hole – Knight Frank
The falling number of high-value residential transactions has put more pressure on the government’s finances, new estimates show
Agency
Well-established franchisee expands with new office
The new branch will be headed up by experienced estate agent Jack Peet
Other News
Sellers must to be realistic in competitive market, data shows
While supply is up across much of the country, sale rates are under pressure in a number of areas
Finance
Inheritance tax receipts raise £1.5bn in two months amid rumours of U-turn for Rachel Reeves
The figures mark a £98m increase compared to the corresponding period last year
Agency
Estate agents urged to join industry association
The association says it will be writing to all non-members in the coming weeks encouraging them to sign up
Other News
What is currently happening in the UK property market?
Fifth strongest week of the year for UK residential property sales
Finance
Interest rates on hold but property industry welcomes hints at cuts to come
The Bank’s governor, Andrew Bailey, believes interest rates “remain on a gradual downward path” after clearer evidence of growing unemployment amid a slowing economy
Training
Why most conference learnings go nowhere – and how to fix it
Conference season has arrived in the estate agency sector, with Propertymark One kicking things off with a bang last week. But here’s the million-pound question: what actually happens next?
Law
Renters Right Bill “unworkable” without greater clarity from the government
With a number of outstanding concerns which the government has failed to address, landlords have every reason to be concerned, industry chiefs have warned
Other News
Housing market value up 45% in last decade
In 2024-25 the total value of residential sales was up 10% when compared with 2023-24
People
Women in Estate Agency undergoes leadership shake-up
Lucy Noonan and Ellie Hall are being replaced on the organisation's board by Kelly Gardner and SJ Taylor
Other News
Housebuilding set for significant growth
The outlook for housebuilding is extremely positive, fresh report shows
Compliance
Uphill battle for landlords to meet government energy efficiency target
Many landlords face difficult decisions between absorbing costly upgrade expenses, raising rents, or exiting the market altogether
Finance
Sharp decline in interest-only mortgages
The interest-only book has shrunk in size each year since the end of the financial crisis
Events
LonRes Awards 2025 – the winners
The awards mark some of the biggest, standout deals recorded over a 12-month period on the LonRes platform