Research pinpoints epicentre of new-build completions
But the nationwide total falls well short of government targets
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Tenants open to rent rises if landlord relationship is positive
A Uswitch survey has highlighted the important of good communication in achieving contract renewals
Agency analysis highlights huge tax take from property investors
DJ Alexander calls the contribution from landlords and second home buyers ‘remarkable’
Commercial real estate’s value to UK economy uncovered
BPF’s annual CRE assessment finds the sector has shown resilience despite a challenging economic outlook
Agents Giving makes food bank appeal
The property industry charity is using Agents Giving Day to support the Trussell Trust and local food bank centres
Rightmove charts ‘Elizabeth Line effect’ on property market
Rental trends reflected in tenant demand across areas surrounding the stations on the newest tube line
PayProp wins tech company of the year award
The platform for residential property businesses emerged victorious at the Global Business Tech Awards 2023
Homeowners’ mortgage woe as interest rates expected to rise again
Sushil Wadhwani, a former member of the MPC who is now on chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Economic Advisory Council, said markets have indicated interest rates could peak at around 5.5%
Property industry reacts to latest house price data
This most comprehensive of all the housing market surveys confirms what estate agents have seen elsewhere
Estate agency slammed for advertising decrepit house as a ‘rare opportunity’ for £200k
Wrongmove: The three-bedroom house appears to be falling apart
House sales continue to rise while property listings hit two-year high
What’s happening in the UK property market this week?
Purplebricks, Renters Reform Bill panic and why 100% mortgages are good
New podcast sees estate agents have some fun
Self-employed model for letting agents to launch next month
The Letting Experts will provide letting agents with tools, support and training to help set up and run a letting business
Demand from buyers eases while number of prospective tenants grows
There is a steady level of transactions happening which is good news for the market and the wider economy
Rents across UK rise at fastest pace on record
Tax and legislative changes have deterred many landlords from continuing to invest in the buy-to-let sector
Registration of buildings with new safety regulator underway
All high-rise residential buildings must be registered with BSR by law. Those responsible for the safety of buildings have until the end of September to register or face prosecution
Chestertons denies takeover talks with Dexters
Chestertons says it is not in talks with Dexters about a possible takeover
Well-established franchisee acquires rival estate agency
Franchisee says he “never envisaged an acquisition of this scale”
Rightmove launches new suite of products for agents
Agents can now receive leads featuring additional information about an applicant’s unique circumstances
Labour to force vote on ending ‘feudal’ leasehold system
It comes after Michael Gove appeared to confirm suggestions his pledge to abolish leaseholds will be watered down