Finance
The mortgage trend that’s gathering pace
Moneyfacts data shows growing demand for two-year fixed deals as borrowers anticipate further falls in mortgage rates
News
Housebuilding
New build supply hits nine-year low in blow to government’s housing target
Ahead of the Autumn Budget, Rightmove is calling on the government to introduce measures aimed at supporting housing delivery
Acquisitions
Historic estate agency acquired by regional property group
Acquisition expands Castles' presence in Hertfordshire
Compliance
Property professionals offered free AML webinar
HM Treasury announced updates to the Money Laundering Regulations last month
Lettings
Rent controls would hurt fewer landlords than tax hikes, report claims
If rents had been frozen in 2024, the average renting household would be saving £1300 a year
Compliance
BTL landlords given new support as rules change
NRLA's latest launch targets compliance challenge
Finance
Inherited property could face £120,000 capital gains tax hit under proposed reforms
Analysis suggests scrapping the CGT uplift on death could leave some families with tax bills approaching £120,000 when selling inherited property
Lettings
High-profile party leader to headline rent controls paper launch
The keynote address is expected to put rent controls firmly back on the political agenda
Agency
Estate agents grapple with £21m rise in property fall-through costs
Nearly 67,500 property sales collapsed during the first quarter, pushing the estimated cost of fall-throughs to almost £240m
Agency
UK house prices and market activity ‘holding up better than we dared hope’
Buyer demand and agreed sales remain weak, but survey points to improving confidence and tighter housing supply
Tech
Rightmove takes its AI strategy a step further
Home-movers will be able to ask questions directly within property listings, with AI combining listing information, local data and market insights
Charity
The property event that won’t let agents sleep
The event aims to raise funds for Breast Cancer Now and Andy's Man Club while bringing together property professionals for a full day of learning, discussion and entertainment
Tax
Stamp duty split leaves first-time buyers facing a postcode lottery
Just one in ten first-time buyers pay stamp duty in the North, compared to eight in ten in London
Lettings
Most tenants unaware of biggest rental shake-up in decades
Awareness was lowest among several groups, including students, low-income renters and people living in bedsits or shared accommodation
Agency
More homes are selling – but at what cost?
Prime London activity picked up in June, but widespread price reductions continue to weigh on achieved values
Finance
Mortgage payment shock to hit millions of borrowers, Bank warns
Bank of England says higher market interest rates will leave millions paying more when they refinance
Agency
The 24-hour rule: What sellers now expect from estate agents
Street Group research finds sellers increasingly expect same-day responses, rapid updates and real-time communication throughout the sales process
Agency
New online portal aims to end the chase for property sales updates
Platform gives estate agents, brokers and clients real-time visibility of key milestones, outstanding enquiries and transaction progress
Tech
Estate agents ‘missing a trick’ on investment properties
New property intelligence platform aims to help agents highlight investment potential and win more instructions