Agency
Online estate agency seeks to attract more agents, including women
Estate agency aims to promote gender equality, choice, and flexible career opportunities
News
Other News
Property industry reacts to new Rightmove House Price Index
Many buyers will have been rushing to get property deals over the line before the rise in stamp duty changes comes into effect this spring
Agency
Estate agents should focus on the outcome rather than the income
Here are some top tips for agents
Law
Significant rise in Section 21 evictions with landlords ‘selling in droves’
With landlords rushing to regain possession before the eviction ban takes effect, the rental sector is facing a crisis, warns expert
People
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: New senior director joins Blue Book Agency; Taylor Wimpey hires new director; Coodes announces new leadership for residential property team
Finance
Value of UK housing stock exceeds £9trn for the first time
Regional housing markets that are less reliant on debt have more capacity for growth and have therefore remained the most robust
Finance
Asking price growth slows amid strong seller competition and looming stamp duty deadline
As the stamp duty deadline looms, the latest property market snapshot shows that the transaction pipeline has surged
Other News
Portal launches fifth season of popular property podcast
The property show will now run every two weeks
Compliance
Local authority cracks down on unlicensed properties with £20,000 fines
Landlords must be accountable for their properties and the welfare of their tenants, says local housing leader
People
Foxtons founder Jon Hunt embroiled in 20-year battle to refurbish dilapidated home
Jon Hunt sold Foxtons for £375m in 2007, and is now reputed to be worth £1.4bn
Other News
What is currently happening in the UK property market?
UK House Prices remain firm as YTD ‘net’ property sales increase by almost a quarter compared to Jan 2024
Other News
Top 10 UK property investment hotspots unveiled
The housing market is booming if you know where to look
Agency
Andrews Property Group reports impressive financial turnaround
The estate agency has achieved growth across all divisions
Finance
First-time buyer numbers surge 19%
Despite the challenges of saving for a deposit and rising house prices, first-time buyers still account for more than half of all new mortgages
People
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Former Mr & Mrs Clarke duo join Moveli; Alex Mills steps up as head of sales & lettings at Presence & Co; INHOUS announces new head of sales
Finance
Major lenders continue to reduce mortgage rates
Lenders are battling it out for market share
Agency
Property industry leaders discuss Renters’ Rights Bill opportunities and challenges
Agents gathered to discuss with industry experts and politicians the key challenges and opportunities the industry will have to navigate after sweeping changes take effect
Politics
Labour’s new towns initiative ‘to give hope to generation rent’
The government is reviewing over 100 sites for new towns with work to start by 2029
Agency
Federation of Independent Agents announces three new industry partners
FIA says it has several more partnerships in the pipeline for its network of independent estate agents
Lettings
Tenants and agents are increasingly embracing open banking – LettsPay
With automation playing an increasingly crucial role in property management, this shift marks a turning point in how rental payments are processed in the UK, says PropTech firm