What’s happening in the UK property market this week?
Richard Durrant, managing director of the Relocation Agent Network (RAN), joins Chris Watkin to discuss this week’s stats and facts
News Archive
Rents up and voids stand firm as market warms up in May
Demand remains strong heading into summer, according to Goodlord’s rental index
Scotland’s rent cap to be extended again
Propertymark has expressed its dismay that its evidence of damage to the sector has not been considered
Research reveals income needed to buy within top 1% of market
London agency director describes the figures as “mind boggling”
Property investment platform reaches 200 franchisee milestone
Director says building the network has been an “incredible achievement” for the business founded in 2017
Equity release commonly used for buying second property
Analysis of data by Equity Release Supermarket also reveals a rise in gifting money
Analysis pinpoints Britain’s property auction hotspots
Moverly research measures supply and demand for homes falling under the hammer
Latest transaction figures deliver ‘reality check’ for property market
Analyst predicts “more pain will enter the system this year” after HMRC releases April data
Landlord tax relief would boost supply and Treasury funds – research
The NRLA calls for a government review of MIR changes following analysis by Capital Economics
Tenants could be reluctant to access new rights, survey suggests
The removal of Section 21 no-fault evictions might not give tenants greater confidence, housing charity warns
Study pinpoints area with most affordable starter homes
Data helps to explain determination from first-time buyers despite economic headwinds, says Rightmove
Propertymark backs carbon monoxide regulation changes
Ensuring properties are compliant must be achieved in a “practical and deliverable way” for landlords, the industry body said
Prime London sales market resilient as supply builds
The calamitous mini-Budget is fast becoming a distant memory in the capital, says Knight Frank
Untapped property value in England’s rural areas uncovered
Class Q buildings ripe for conversion from agricultural to residential use, according to Searchland analysis
First-time buyers see home ownership costs rise despite cooling market
Analysis shows a wait-and-see approach hasn’t necessarily paid off for some
Analysis of Google searches offers insight into property market sentiment
GetAgent has tracked trends for key terms used for estate agency-related searches
NEWS UPDATE: Major shareholder withdraws proposal to buy Purplebricks
Purplebricks has announced that a recent proposal by its 5% shareholder, Lecram Holdings, to purchase the business, has been withdrawn.
Hundreds of mortgage deals pulled from market as lenders raise rates
No fewer than 373 mortgage products have been withdrawn by lenders since the start of last week
Olympic legends Steve Backley and Roger Black join fast-growing estate agency
The British athletics legends, turned property experts, will be supporting estate agents in creating the right mindset to help them to succeed in the business
Reapit searching for new head of UK business in management overhaul
Reapit is once again in the process of making changes to its senior management team