Finance
Mortgage Guarantee Scheme figures released as cut-off point looms
The government is set to replace the initiative with a new, permanent version
News
Compliance
Housing Ombudsman calls for overhaul of social housing repairs
New report highlights systemic issues and rising complaints over living conditions
Charity
LSL director completes 100-mile challenge for Agents Giving
£1,846 raised for the property industry charity by completing The Flower of Suffolk Hundred
Politics
Government announces reforms to boost SME housebuilding
Proposals include streamlined planning, financial support and new site categories to increase housing delivery
Agency
Agency sounds alarm bell over prospect of landlord tax measures
Property investors will ‘simply exit the market’ if faced with National Insurance and VAT charges
Agency
AI tool launched to streamline blog writing for estate agents
New platform feature is designed to reduce time spent on content creation and enhance agents’ online presence
Agency
Research reveals city with nation’s busiest estate agents
Analysis also calculates how many homes the average agent currently has on their books
Tech
Adema AI opens waiting list for new PropTech platform
Artificial intelligence solution aims to tackle inefficiencies and improve decision-making
Finance
First-time buyers accounted for two-thirds of mortgage customers in 2024
Research shows FTBs are older, saving more, and increasingly buying alone
Finance
Homebuyers value speed over savings amid rising conveyancing fees
However, unexpected costs cited as a key source of frustration in the transaction process
Acquisitions
Investment up as BTR completions hit record levels in Q1
First quarter sees £832m invested in the sector, up sharply on the same period last year
Events
Speakers line up for All Wales Property Agent Forum
The free virtual event will feature industry updates and a Q&A session with key stakeholders
Agency
Estate agency boss suffers financial losses after assistant stole £166k
The estate agency owner was out of the office caring for his terminally ill mother, when his assistant acted on "pure greed". She has been jailed for two years and three months
Tech
OPINION: Property search is dead. Long live property search
There are problems ahead for the main property portals, and this includes Rightmove
Agency
Why your estate agency could end up brown bread
In the age of online marketing and instant comparison, it is more crucial than ever to differentiate your agency from the pack
Acquisitions
Estate agency announces new franchisee as it expands under new ownership
Business becomes the first franchisee under the estate agency's new franchise model
Finance
Property industry reacts to Zoopla House Price Index
Buyer motivation was boosted by the Bank of England’s decision to cut interest rates
People
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Savills strengthens its residential team; United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty welcomes senior director; New sales director named at Conveyancing Alliance
Acquisitions
Ambitious PropTech firm acquires third letting agency
By the end of 2025, agency says it is committed to achieving the goal of managing more than 10,000 properties
Other News
Rural house prices outpace urban growth – Nationwide
Rural properties continue to show as a popular choice amongst home movers even after the spike seen on the back of the COVID pandemic