Lettings
Pressure on renters starts to ease as rents fall
As the rental market returns to normal rates of rent inflation some landlords are opting to list homes for sale that were previously rented
News
Lettings
Private rented sector to play an ‘important’ role in government’s bid to end homelessness
Unaffordable rents, a lack of social housing and high living costs are making it hard for many households to secure a stable home - new partnership seeks to address that
Politics
What should the new government do to support first-time buyers?
Labour is already pushing ahead with housing initiatives
Politics
Green belt reforms risk fracturing housing strategy, warns planning expert
Recent revisions to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), mark significant steps towards addressing the country’s housing challenges
Acquisitions
Ambitious estate agency completes third purchase in a year
Estate agency says its has further acquisitions under contract
Agency
What is currently happening in the UK property market?
UK house prices and sales agreed in August 10% ahead of expectations, but estate agents overvaluing still holding the market back
Acquisitions
Independent estate agency announces acquisition of rival firm
This purchase forms an important part of the agency's expansion plans
Other News
House price growth and activity remains subdued – latest Nationwide data
Providing the economy continues to recover steadily, Nationwide expects that housing market activity is likely to strengthen gradually as affordability constraints ease
Agency
Is managing more important than leading in estate agency?
Being a good leader is essential, but do you understand the basics of good management?
Politics
Government launches taskforce to accelerate housebuilding
Angela Rayner has officially launched the New Homes Accelerator taskforce to unlock up to 300,000 stalled homes
Compliance
Repeat offending landlords fined again
This latest penalty follows an earlier fine of £10,000 imposed on the same landlords for failing to license another property
Other News
Today is expected to be the busiest day to move home in 2024
The last Friday in August tends to be the busiest day of the year to move
Other News
Shock as car crashes into front of estate agency branch
A 4x4-type vehicle was pictured off the road with multiple police officers present
Compliance
BTL landlord fined for safety breaches
The landlord allowed six tenants to occupy an unlicensed property
Acquisitions
Major franchise network expands after agreeing deal for independent agency
The expansion supports the estate agency brand's ambitious growth plans
Agency
Rightmove to launch new campaign to support agents and boost listings
Alongside its sponsorship of The Voice UK, Rightmove will be present across high-profile TV slots and outdoor nationwide this autumn
Law
Rogue landlord has several properties seized by local authority
The tenants’ rental income will go towards the management of the properties, while the owner remains responsible for paying the mortgages
Lettings
Government’s stringent rental policy ‘risks doing more harm than good’
For many, achieving this feat is not just challenging; it is nearly 'impossible', leaving thousands of landlords with little choice but to sell or raise rents to cover higher costs
Agency
Estate agency opens new extended offices
In addition, the estate agency has implemented a new AI system to help streamline the business