News Archive

Private landlords have for years been faced with a growing burden of regulatory and tax changes, which have increased their operating costs

Foxtons’ analysis of London data shows that market activity picked up significantly in May as we enter the busy summer lettings period

A range of new digital solutions will be presented to agents tomorrow

One of the UK’s oldest estate agencies announces the passing of vice chairman, aged 37

Keller Williams UK cannot prevent crash-landing with business set to close imminently after running into financial difficulty

Analysis says the crisis has already hit the UK and that some homeowners will soon find themselves in the biggest mortgage squeeze since 1991

The acquisition of the well-established agency will allow the company to grow its presence in a new region

Three-branch estate agency is growing its network further with the addition of another two offices

Shareholders voted to delist the company from London’s junior market and change the company’s corporate name to Bricks Newco plc

Agents share their views on Rightmove’s latest price hikes, Purplebricks’ strategy in the wake of the Strike deal, and why agents need to get on camera

Guy Gittins, chief executive of Foxtons estate agents in London, said the “power balance” between buyers and sellers had “shifted”

Homeflow says it is determined to help estate agents win more business and unlock growth potential

Official data on Tuesday showed average earnings jumped at the fastest rate on record last month and unemployment registered a surprise drop

The HM Courts and Tribunals Service has temporarily suspended the work of bailiffs on safety grounds, leaving landlords unable to regain control of their properties

Agents have been working remotely since January

Buy-to-let profits have plunged to their lowest level since 2007

Some agents report that it can be tricky to get deals over the line

Major lenders have withdrawn mortgage products in recent days with little or no notice

The government’s plans to abolish Section 21 evictions is a worry for many letting agents and buy-to-let landlords, with many now considering exiting the market

Sellers feel free to test the market given the lack of properties available to buy