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Zoopla: house prices and sales to grow in 2025 despite Budget headwinds
First-time buyers will remain the largest buyer group, predicts platform
News
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What is currently happening in the UK property market?
The UK property market continues to defy the doom mongers as house sales are 56% higher this week than in 2022
Compliance
Rented database needs to deliver meaningful results, warns NRLA
No detail has yet been provided about the exact types of information that will be included
Politics
England’s housing supply plunges to eight-year low
Addressing the shortfall requires empowering entrepreneurial developers, says Knight Frank
Compliance
£6bn of UK property bought with suspicious overseas funds – report
90% of dodgy deals channelled through companies registered in British Virgin Islands
Politics
Survey finds Budget a big disappointment for landlords
But some are taking a longer view of the buy-to-let market
Compliance
Propertymark backs leasehold and property sector regulation
Professional body “encouraged” that housing minister understands the value of qualifications for agents
Lettings
Scottish Budget ‘must address housing emergency’
Agent calls for clarity and stimulus for private rented sector
People
Growing real estate advisor makes two key appointments
Firm has consulted on over £1.5bn of investment transactions in nearly five years
Finance
First-time buyer activity increases ahead of stamp duty deadline
Rightmove charts market moves in more expensive areas since measures announced in the autumn Budget
Finance
Buying a home becoming more affordable – Halifax
Modest house price inflation combined with strong wage growth means home ownership is more viable
Agency
‘Many agents will see writing on wall for high street model’
Just a matter of time before traditional agents go the same way as travel agents, says Property Experts founder
Finance
Mortgage Guarantee Scheme figures released as expert slams Labour plans
Initiative risks "doubling down on policies that fail to address structural flaws in the market"
Compliance
Two property giants recognised as top employers for parental leave
Firms were ranked by Nugget Savings, a platform that supports parents in preparing financially for parenthood
Acquisitions
Which agencies are ripe for acquisition?
Consultancy highlights those primed for purchase based on two key criteria
Agency
Prime property agency appoints London-based director of lettings
Promotion comes at "an exciting time for the team", according to managing partner
Compliance
New conveyancing certification quality mark launched
The standard is designed to provide assurance that property searches adhere to the highest standards
Compliance
Regulator publishes social tenant satisfaction analysis
Social landlords are now required to generate tenant satisfaction measures
Other News
Frustration among property professionals and home movers highlighted by report
Key issues surrounding the industry have been uncovered by research
Agency
Knight Frank sounds alarm over Airbnb sublet scheme
Agency warns of potential exploitation without proper verification