Tories pledge reform of Welsh version of stamp duty
The announcement follows a similar policy revealed earlier this week by UK Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch for England and Northern Ireland
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Well-established estate agencies announce strategic merger
Estate agency strengthens regional presence through new partnership
Revealed: The cities where buying property beats renting – even with a 5% deposit
Where can first-time buyers save?
UK rental prices ease as affordability improves
New data reveals widespread softening in UK rental prices as affordability improves
More than half of taxpayers want inheritance tax scrapped
New findings land just weeks ahead of chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget
Blow to government’s housing targets as SME housebuilders face mounting barriers
New report finds that planning delays, rising costs, and increasing regulatory complexity are combining to make many smaller schemes unviable
Rachel Reeves urged to match Kemi Badenoch by cutting stamp duty in Budget
Ahead of the Autumn Budget, estate agents hope chancellor Reeves heeds Conservative leader Badenoch’s proposal and tackles the unpopular stamp duty burden
Can student lettings survive without fixed terms?
As the Renters’ Rights Bill ends fixed-term tenancies, the student lettings sector faces uncertainty, with concerns over vacant rooms and lost rental income
Property industry welcomes Conservative promise to abolish stamp duty
Kemi Badenoch has announced a Conservative government would scrap stamp duty on primary homes
UK housing market remains subdued, says RICS
The housing market continues to struggle for momentum, with agreed sales still on a downward trend, reflecting a broader hesitancy in the property market
Zoopla unveils campaign claiming to be London’s leading property portal
Move over Rightmove: Zoopla claims number one ranking spot in the capital
Your Move franchise expands portfolio with new acquisition
This is another successful acquisition for National Home Move and reflects their continued appetite for growth
Rex Software rolls out new tools to streamline how estate agents connect with buyers
Buyer Management is designed to reduce administrative overhead, enabling estate agents to focus on direct buyer engagement and relationship-building
eXp UK launches new commercial division
eXp UK’s commercial offering will cover office, retail, industrial, land and mixed-use sectors
RICS issues key updates to clarify global bank lending valuations
RICS has today published two significant updates providing guidance for valuers, lenders, and regulators
Property Ombudsman backs government plans to boost estate agent transparency
More than 600 consumers raised complaints about information given during home sales in 2024
Click to instruct: Why digitising your estate agency flow could win you more business
Estate agency has always meant trust and service. Today, though, ease of instruction makes all the difference
Court delays cost landlords thousands – government told to fix it
Landlords face months – in some cases over a year – of delay between obtaining possession orders and recovering their property, through no fault of their own
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Moveli expands presence in the south west; The Agency Group hires director of growth and recruitment; Dandara appoints new MD
Ambitious estate agency acquires long-established competitor
Acquiring the business is a strategic step that expands the estate agency’s footprint