Tax
Burnham slams door on stamp duty reform
Prime Minister says no changes to the property tax are planned for this year's Budget despite calls for reform
News
Agency
Former Belvoir director launches acquisition venture for estate agents
New venture will support estate agents buying, selling and expanding through acquisitions
Agency
Revealed: The cities where agents are busiest
Study highlights wide regional differences in the number of rental properties handled by letting agents
Compliance
Land Registry hacked
Disruption to land registry systems highlights the need for robust security as homebuying becomes increasingly digital
Marketing
PropTech platform makes comeback following acquisition
PropTech directory returns with rebuilt platform, supplier reviews and procurement tools
People
Savills reshuffles prime London operations
Knightsbridge residential sales and lettings staff relocate to the firm's flagship Sloane Street office
Mortgages
Time running out to shape major reform as consultation closes today
Proposals could widen access to mortgages for first-time buyers, the self-employed and older borrowers
Housebuilding
The £1m crime wave that hit new-build sites
Crime ring jailed after targeting housing developments
Acquisitions
Independent agency expands with latest acquisition
Independent agency adds to portfolio, strengthening its regional presence
Marketing
Court backs council crackdown on ‘To Let’ boards
Council says removing longstanding boards will improve streets after complaints from residents
Prices
The postcode trick that could save buyers thousands
Why buying next door could save a fortune
Prices
Homeowners urged to brace for further price falls
Research suggests the capital will continue to underperform as house prices soften while other regions stabilise
Housebuilding
Cracks appear in Labour’s 1.5m homes pledge
Housing Secretary insists Labour has not abandoned its flagship housebuilding pledge despite mounting doubts over delivery
Marketing
Estate agency marks milestone with luxury giveaway
Regal Estates launches competition to thank customers and raise its profile in the local community
Agency
You’re talking like an estate agent. That’s the problem
The service hasn’t changed. The conversation has