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Savills cite current economic and political uncertainty for the sharp decline in revenue and profits

According to HMRC, less than 4% of all deaths in the UK paid inheritance tax in 2020/21, which raised £5.76bn in tax that year

The move could see monthly mortgage payments increase

New data reveals a more positive trend in buyer enquiries and new listings

Snippets of industry news: Simon Bradbury, previously MD at Thomas Morris, joins eXp UK; Nicky Heathcote and Tim Everest join the PEXA UK board; The Hill Group strengthens senior team

The letting agency has launched its new branch with a Let For Free campaign, giving each new client the first year’s introduction fees for free

The National Leasehold Campaign has welcomed yesterday’s update from the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA)

Debt advice charities have written to Michael Gove urging him to prioritise the Renters (Reform) Bill in this parliamentary session and are calling for stronger protections for renters

Buyers return to market ‘in their droves

Hundreds of households freed from problematic ground rent terms after further CMA intervention

The deposit alternative product enables tenants to pay a one-week non-refundable fee

The Home Builders Federation reports new home planning permissions, a lead indicator of future supply levels, have hit the lowest level since records began 18 years ago

This announcement closely follows the recent appointment of property tech expert Gary Barker as chief operating and technology officer

This conviction serves as a warning to disreputable landlords, says councillor

Safeagent’s Isobel Thomson feels strongly that estate agency is a people business requiring strong interpersonal skills, local community knowledge and professional competency; not a degree

The large increase in mortgage rates seen over the last couple of years is really starting to bite for some borrowers

Ken Dowling joins Savills from JLL to head up residential team; Omer Basharat promoted; William Rucker named as British Land chair designate; Rendall & Rittner appoints head of consultancy

Mortgage product availability was volatile during February as the average shelf life of a deal plummeted to a six-month low

Housebuilding giant is predicting another tough year ahead for the housing market

Rightmove announced yesterday that it purchased 170,000 of its 0.1p ordinary shares at a volume weighted average price paid per share of 579.735p