Finance
Nationwide: house prices rise at fastest rate in 18 months
Mortgage rates still posing challenges for many prospective buyers, according to lender
News
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YTD British net house residential sales 13.2% higher than 2023 levels, yet sale fall throughs rising and overvaluing still of some concern
Finance
Latest HMRC data shows rise in Capital Gains Tax paid on property
Figures could be a sign landlords are selling up off the back of earlier tax changes
Lettings
NRLA pushes for reforms to weed out rogue landlords
Association calls for stronger standards to protect tenants and improve transparency
Lettings
Guarantor company reports surging demand for services
Rising need for guarantors highlights urgent housing challenges, says MD
Agency
Letting agent celebrates fourth golden year in a row
Award recognition ensures continued inclusion in Best Estate Agent Guide
Agency
Group launches new team for London residential real estate
The team is composed of senior management with nearly 60 years’ combined property experience
Finance
Marginal decrease in residential transactions, HMRC figures reveal
Experts expect to see increased confidence in the housing market with potential rate cuts and political stability
Lettings
July sees record-breaking rental averages in England
Rents surge as void periods shorten, highlighting the strain on the rental market
Lettings
Tax hikes on BTL market have driven rental crisis, says Foxtons boss
Tens of thousands of extra rental homes are needed to temper price growth, warns CEO
Politics
Call for more clarity on ‘grey belt’ land in government’s housebuilding plan
‘Significant confusion’ across industry over the definition, claims proptech boss
Compliance
Treasury minister investigated for late registration of property income
Labour Party spokesperson described the omission as an "administrative oversight"
Other News
Most expensive coastal area revealed by Rightmove research
Pandemic trend of more people looking to coastal areas over cities has been reversing
Tech
Inventory firm offers agents open access to reporting software
Clients can now perform reporting functions in-house or outsource to the provider's network
Agency
Property industry firm and price comparison site extend partnership
Panel management business and MoneySuperMarket announce continuation of longstanding partnership
Charity
Property sector awards nomination deadline approaching
Event will celebrate individuals, achievements and successes and raise money for charity
Politics
Councils to be given mandatory housing targets in planning shake-up
Angela Rayner announces system overhaul as part of the plan to build 1.5 million more homes by 2029
Other News
Lloyds Bank report shows numbers moving home increased in H1 2024
Research also reveals the most property type among people making a move
Agency
Foxtons H1 results show leap in revenue and profit
The company’s upturn has been supported by increased performance in both lettings and house sales
Acquisitions
Agency hits two key milestones with latest takeover
Business makes 100th acquisition in its history, and 60th since significant investment