Politics
Trio of real estate bodies in talks to create new industry powerhouse
The various groups are in discussions with a view to coming together to create a new representative body for the UK real estate sector
News
Finance
A third of homes for sale on Zoopla are currently chain-free
Property investors and second homeowners rush to sell amid tax changes
Agency
More estate agents should consider going solo after employers’ tax hike, says agency chief
Fast track to franchise success – are you ready to be your own boss?
Compliance
Law Society temporarily extends TA6 form after consultation
Since July, the Law Society has been working with 2CV, an independent research agency, to seek the views of conveyancers and other stakeholders who are using their forms
Agency
Best Estate Agent Guide Awards: And the winners are…
Congratulations to agents and industry suppliers
Finance
UK house prices set for consistent year-on-year growth – five-year forecast
UK house prices in the medium term will be dictated by the fundamentals of demand, supply and affordability
Finance
Interest rate cut tomorrow is looking nailed on, say economists
The Bank of England is expected to reduce interest rates despite looser fiscal policy
Agency
Two eXp UK agents achieve global recognition
The eXp UK business is now the largest outside of the US and Canada
Finance
Stamp duty ‘has become something of a cash cow’ for the Treasury
Lucian Cook, the head of residential research at Savills, said stamp duty is a tax that has a “stealth nature”
Tech
Over eight in 10 property professionals visit Rightmove first to research properties
The vast majority of property professionals begin their own search for a property on Rightmove, which remains the most visited UK property portal by some distance
Other News
House prices are poised to grow almost twice as fast as inflation
Rents are also forecast to grow more quickly than inflation and wages
Events
Industry conference addresses uncertainty in leasehold reform
Conference delegates heard from experts on a range of topics
Finance
Outlook for UK commercial property brighter as investor demand grows
Demand to invest in industrial commercial properties is up by 34% compared with Q3 2023
Agency
Former estate agent Kevin Hollinrake named new shadow housing secretary
Hunters co-founder has been appointed as shadow levelling up, housing and communities secretary by new Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch
Acquisitions
Estate agency merges with rival firm
Well-established estate agency, which launched almost 50 years ago, has successfully rebranded
Other News
Tom Ford saves £1.6m after completing purchase of £80m mansion ahead of stamp duty hike deadline
The fashion designer and film director adds Chelsea mansion to portfolio worth £270m in year’s biggest property deal
Finance
Stamp duty changes could have sizable implications for many homebuyers
The volume of properties exempt from stamp duty could drop by 20% from April, new research shows
Other News
Notable rise in homebuyers opting for a home condition survey
There is a growing awareness around the need to fully understand a property's condition before purchase
Agency
KFH opens new office
The sales and lettings operations are headed up by Soroush Prado and Laura Timmins
Compliance
Agents told to check their eligibility for dispute resolution scheme before December’s deadline
This free service is set to close to new registrations next month