Finance
Mortgage rates remain a major barrier for FTBs, MAB reveals
There are challenges facing first time buyers, but there are also still opportunities to be had
News
Agency
Reviews site names the UK’s top-rated agents! And the winners are…
allAgents has announced this year’s winners
Agency
Property industry reacts to latest UK house price data
Estate agents are likely to witness a further spike in activity as some buyers rush to complete before the upcoming stamp duty rises due to commence from April 2025
Agency
Like politicians, does the public get the lawyers they deserve?
Estate agents have been frustrated for years by their experiences of a lack of responsiveness and proactivity from lawyers
Other News
Which cities have seen the biggest uplift in home buyer activity this year?
Buyer demand data sourced from Rightmove and based on the number of listings
People
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry new: United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty appoints new director of lettings ;Chestertons appoints new sales director; Knight Frank names new partner
Agency
The most-viewed homes of 2024 and the estate agencies listing them
From a Premiership football legend's house to a Grade I listed abbey - which of these impressive properties is your favourite?
Other News
How do pubs influence property viewings?
New report reveals sobering data for house hunters
Lettings
Rental price growth slows sharply as agents told to prepare ‘for a seismic 2025’
November’s rental data is confirmation that the market is settling down as we head into the winter months
Other News
New video highlights essential role SME housebuilders play in addressing UK’s housing challenges
The release of this video comes at a critical time, as latest report reveals that 51% of SME builders are waiting over a year for planning consent and 56% have seen costs surge
Acquisitions
Estate agency giant changes hands as new owner eyes fresh acquisitions
The transaction should support the estate agency group's strategy of further consolidation through acquisition
Other News
Confidence returning to market – or downward pressures ahead?
Industry figures offer reaction to the latest HMRC residential sales figures
Finance
Industry expert pours cold water on positive BOE mortgage data
Approvals increase for fifth month in a row but sentiment has since turned, says Knight Frank Finance managing partner
Other News
It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year… and I’m not talking about Christmas
Five industry professionals put their necks on the line with predictions for the 2025 property market
Finance
Number of property completions supported by Help to Buy ISA revealed
HM Treasury issues update of the scheme’s statistics since its launch in 2015
Compliance
‘Severe maladministration’ found in London borough landlord services
Ombudsman special investigation into Camden Council reveals defensive complaint handling culture
Finance
Commercial property conversion ‘could help solve crisis’
Housing supply figures could be improved with repurposing of buildings, says financial expert
Lettings
Propertymark slams rent controls contained in Scottish legislation
Measures are not the answer to tackle the housing emergency, the professional body said
Agency
Renters’ Rights Bill is ‘opportunity for forward-thinking agents’
Reapit’s Neil Cobbold says providing value-added services could be key
Agency
Oxfordshire property agent spreads joy with Christmas giveaway
Free coffee offered to residents, shoppers and local workers as a “small gesture of thanks”