News Archive

Paul Smith, executive chairman of Spicerhaart, shares his predictions for 2024

The estate agency says there are other acquisitions in the pipeline and new opportunities being actively explored

This episode sees guests discuss one particular agents journey in 2023 which was fuelled by door knocking, and the potential pivot he plans to make, to a marketing strategy driven by social media

A planning application has been lodged for a major £2bn new neighbourhood, which could include 7,000 new homes, alongside commercial and community facilities

Monthly rental prices are down by up to 2.2% in some regions, saving tenants around £50 per calendar month in rent

The general improvement in market sentiment looks set to continue into the spring with improvements in mortgage rates bringing new buyers into the market

The sales of off-plan property have slowed, but will this trend persist into 2024?

Agents are being reminded that they are invited to take part in a major new survey launched recently by well-known marketeer, Simon Leadbetter, in a bid to collect key data on industry trends

The donations and grants that the foundation provides play a part in providing essential financial support to many organisations and charities fighting against homelessness and poverty

Estate agents among those left terrified after a group of violent armed robbers burst into businesses and threatened staff – watch footage

Estate agent, who appeared on Dragons’ Den back with a chewable stationery invention, aims to “disrupt the norm” by creating an online video to showcase the houses she is marketing for sale

A police investigation was launched in January 2021 after officers executed a misuse of drugs act warrant and discovered approximately £74,000 worth of Class B drugs

Snippets of industry news: UK Sotheby’s International Realty appoints duo; NRLA announces key appointments; Ex-Strutt & Parker director joins Recoco Property Search

Estate agents discuss Rightmove’s Boxing Day marketing tactics

What impact will an ongoing property supply crunch and a general election have on the market this year?

eXp UK, a hybrid style estate agency launched in November 2019, says it has signed up 500 agents and expand further

Winkworth has seen a significant downturn in transactions, with property sales in 2023 falling by 19% y-o-y

Company said it expects the housing market to remain volatile this year, despite achieving higher home sales than expected in 2023

The Property Franchise Group intends to merge with rival firm Belvoir

Hamptons head of research says homes could be purchased from housebuilders and rented out until interest rates fall