News Archive

Rental prices anticipated to be driven higher over the next few months as demand continues to outstrip supply; capital gains tax receipts surge as landlords sell up

UK interest rates are expected to rise further today as inflation remains stubbornly high

The estate agency sector has struggled to come closer to equal pay over the last decade

Strike gets a clear run at Purplebricks

Michael Gove had promised the Renters’ Reform Bill would be published this week

On Thursday, the Bank of England is expected to hike interest rates for the 12th time in a row

The Skipton, which is the UK’s fourth biggest building society, says it recognised a “gap in the market”

Sales are holding steady for the time being and many estate agents are now able to offer more choice after spending the winter trying to replenish their stock

New data shows that the property market has demonstrated a robust performance against significant and determined headwinds

The estate agency says the move will allow the firm to expand its presence in core UK markets

There is growing concern that so many households are missing housing payments

Simplify Group was the victim of a cyber-attack, which created mayhem in property chains across the UK

Behavioural expert will aim to help estate agents work in the most effective way

Purplebricks saw its share price fall sharply in morning trading, with shareholders facing major losses, as negotiations over a potential sale continue

Purplebricks says negotiations relating to the sale of the business are ongoing. But transactions being contemplated would deliver returns to shareholders below the firm’s current share price

Lenders are poised to start offering 100% mortgages for the first time since the global financial crisis in 2008

Title plans and registers may not always be front of mind for sales and letting agents and landlords, but they are a vital resource when marketing property

Martin Lewis, of MoneySavingExpert.com, says it is important people understand the huge life detriment that mortgage prisoners have suffered; bad impact on well-being and mental health

While there are more buyers putting in cheeky offers than a year ago, the majority are unsuccessful

Snippets of industry news: Connells Group announces new non-exec chair; Propertynest expands with new franchisee; Duo return to support expansion