Compliance
Property professionals are on the front lines of the fight against money laundering
Top tips: Crucial steps against money laundering in the property sector
News
Lettings
Rent controls ‘will backfire’, forcing landlords to flee the sector
The proposals will likely force landlords out of the sector, placing upward pressure on rents and pushing supply down
Agency
The recent Budget ‘may spur many people on to sell their homes’ at auction
The winter season tends to be a quieter period for the housing market, but chancellor Rachel Reeves’ recent Budget may encourage homeowners to sell up sooner rather than later
Agency
Property giant establishes new division
The property firm has assembled a team of four senior professionals to lead the division
Agency
Property industry reacts to Rightmove House Price Index
The increase in property listings means buyers are spoilt for choice
Finance
UK housing market braces for rate uncertainty and lost stamp duty revenue
The impact of October’s Budget will be felt in the housing market for some time
Lettings
Chronic shortage of rental homes to worsen due to Labour squeeze on landlords
Tenants will compete over fewer homes thanks to Labour's attack on landlords, as more investors look to flee the buy-to-let market
Law
Bailiff shortages leave landlords facing severe delays as Section 21 ban approaches
There has been a notable rise in the number of landlords seeking to get tenants out of their properties as the government’s ban on Section 21 evictions looms
Finance
Home sellers get a dose of reality as average asking price drops
The recent Budget has created new challenges for the housing market, and appear to have caused a larger-than-normal seasonal slowdown in pricing as we head towards Christmas
Other News
Speed of cricket balls could stump housing scheme
A row over the speed of balls being hit by cricket batsmen could delay a major housing project
Compliance
Two-thirds of landlords not meeting proposed EPC ‘C’ targets
Awareness of these EPC standards is high, with 92% of landlords having at least some knowledge of the requirements, new study reveals
Other News
Houses in national parks in England and Wales sell for 25% more, research shows
National Parks continue to be highly desirable areas to live in thanks to the beautiful countryside
Law
Landlords rush to force out tenants ahead of Section 21 ban as eviction notices hit eight-year high
Government figures reveal a spike in evictions by bailiffs
People
Sacked estate agent admits to racist post about England football players
The now former estate agent posted a vile racist tweet about black England football players
Other News
What is currently happening in the UK property market?
Slight increase in property sale fall-throughs this week
Finance
Lenders pull all sub-4% loans as mortgage rates continue to rise
The market outlook for mortgage rates has edged toward a "higher for longer" expectation
People
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Knight Frank names new head of lettings; The Buying Solution makes two new senior hires; Johns&Co appoints new CFO
Agency
Trust in estate agents hits 10-year high
The level of trust in estate agents is at its highest level since the Ipsos Veracity Index launched 10 years ago