Finance
Fixed mortgage deals drop to lowest levels in six months
Average fixed mortgage rates across two and five-year fixed rate deals have fallen for a fourth consecutive month
News
Other News
Estate agency’s high street windows smashed by ‘cowardly vandals’
The estate agency discovered yesterday morning that its windows had been smashed by vandals over the weekend
People
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Experts in Property's Steve Moir replaced by Andrew Simmonds; Charles Lloyd returns to Beauchamp Estates; John D Wood & Co. appoints new area director
Law
Leasehold reforms a step in the right direction but more work to be done
The government hopes the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill will give homeowners a 'fairer deal', and greater rights and protections
Finance
More pain for renters as smaller landlords look to sell up
Significant structural changes taking place inside PRS, new survey reveals
Agency
Mastering the art of sizzle and steak: crafting high-converting estate agency websites
For estate agents, finding the sweet spot between engaging practical content and design is the key to converting visitors into leads
Lettings
Renters face above-inflation rent hikes next year
There are signs asking rents have risen too high in some markets due in part to a surge in rental listings
Finance
Housr unlocks £5m growth funding round ahead of UK and US expansion
Housr, which previously raised £1.2m, operates similarly to a dating app letting users swipe through properties and secure viewings, while letting agents can use it as a management portal
Acquisitions
Will OnTheMarket and CoStar increase the burden on agents to pay higher fees?
What impact will this acquisition will have on estate agents?
Other News
Property industry reacts to Rightmove House Price Index
It is not often that November is busier than September in the UK property market but it was this year
Acquisitions
Long-standing franchisees acquire independent estate agency
Launched as a cold start business in 2008, the franchise has grown steadily over 15 years
Agency
Football league club agrees partnership with independent estate agent
Self-employed estate agent hopes to use the football club to reach out to fans – and potential customers in a bid to increase local market share
Agency
Regional estate agency expands with opening of 19th high street branch
The local mayor attended the opening of the new office as a special guest
Agency
Estate agency opens new town centre office as 45th anniversary nears
The local MP joined the celebrations, alongside local business owners and valued clients and friends, who were invited to enjoy the branch opening
Agency
Consumer willingness to pay for faster transactions presents revenue opportunity for agents
The opportunity for agents to generate additional revenue and have more time to spend on winning new instructions and marketing is invaluable, says PropTech founder
Finance
Mortgage lending set to fall in 2024
This has been a challenging year for both prospective and existing mortgage borrowers
Lettings
Millennials set to rent for longer
Gen Z are set to start paying more rent than millennials in the next couple of years
Other News
Property industry reacts to latest UK house price data
The housing market remained resilient last month amid economic turmoil
Other News
UK property market still firing on all cylinders
Latest housing market stats, facts and opinions