Politics
Housing set to be key battleground for 2024 general election
Housing will be one of the key issues that helps decide the general election
News
Politics
Take the party politics out of housing, says property commentator
The de-politicisation of housing policies would go a long way to delivering a property sector that works for all, according to well-respected analyst Kate Faulkner
Lettings
Relocation Agent Network joins forces with Goodlord
Goodlord's platform aims to transform how RAN members manage their properties
Other News
House hunters remain undeterred despite higher mortgage rates
Buyers remain driven to finalise their property purchases
Other News
Almost 190,000 social homes set to be lost by 2040
The Right to Buy scheme is set to reduce the dwindling social housing stock, new study shows
Politics
What will the general election mean for the property market?
Rishi Sunak's announcement that the country will go to the polls on 4th July has prompted speculation as to the impact on the sector
Other News
Industry reacts to latest ONS property price and rent data
Insight offered following the release of the latest UK House Price Index and Price Index of Private Rents figures
Acquisitions
Expanding agency chain signals plans for further acquisitions
Estate agency owners interested in exploring opportunities urged to get in contact to discuss 'process and benefits'
Lettings
Landlords call for measures to enforce tenant financial responsibility
Responses to an LRG survey on attitudes to the Renters (Reform) Bill reveal landlords are most concerned about monetary pressures
Agency
Analysis reveals areas where estate agents are shifting most homes within 30 days
Research highlights agents are facing significantly different market conditions from one city to the next
Finance
London replaced as most attractive region for property investors
Study reveals focus on areas with higher yield characteristics rather than those with historically strong demand
Politics
Red tape cut for conversion of unused farm buildings into homes
The changes form part of the government’s Long-term Plan for Housing, announced last year
People
Property portal announces new boardroom duo
New chief executive officer and chair of the board appointed in a “significant milestone” for the business
Agency
Report shows AI can be property game-changer, says CEO
PropTech chief claims PwC’s AI jobs analysis shows the technology can benefit estate agencies
Politics
NEWSFLASH: Sunak announces date for General Election
For the residential property industry this news may be something of a relief.
Acquisitions
NEWSFLASH: Purplebricks does £4.5m deal with ITV
Purplebricks has announced a media-for-equity investment from ITV
Agency
Lords committee ‘disappointed’ in government’s regulation of estate agents response
Baroness Taylor, chair of the House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee, has expressed dissatisfaction in a letter to the housing minister
Agency
Material information disclosure – Trading Standards are watching you
This opinion piece will concern some estate agents, especially those that are not aware of the true implications of the latest diktat from NTSELAT on parts B and C of the CPRs
Acquisitions
Emoov to redirect traffic to growing online estate agency following acquisition
Emoov was once one of the best-known online estate agencies in the UK
People
Phil Spencer and Russell Quirk join forces to solve the housing crisis
Russell Quirk says this is a plan that could work in solving one of the great mysteries of this country - why can’t we build enough new homes