Rental prices climb again amid market uncertainty
The proposed Renters’ Rights Bill is one of several changes that may inadvertently reduce confidence among some landlords
News Archive
Conveyancing confusion – buyers blame poor communication for homebuying stress
Conveyancers are experiencing significant pressure due to increased demands on their time
Mortgage activity gains momentum in June
First-time buyer activity is proving robust thanks to changes in the mortgage market
Charge it to the house: Zoopla adds EV charger hunt to home search
Research suggests that many agents are missing an opportunity to showcase a feature of a property that is becoming increasingly popular
Rightmove CFO sells over £120,000 in shares following strong trading report
Rightmove’s CFO exercised options from share plans, selling shares to cover taxes
Opportunity knocks for savvy buyers eyeing value in upper-end market
The housing market continues to feel the impact of tax changes and increased economic uncertainty.
Survey shows almost 60% of landlords have raised rents in the past year
Fresh data points to ongoing pressures in the rental market
OPINION: Is Dexters eating itself?
Rumours are swirling that Dexters may have unintentionally over-saturated its London territories by buying way too many branch offices
Property industry reacts to Zoopla House Price Index
High levels of supply, in part caused by April’s stamp duty cliff edge, are expected to keep downwards pressure on property prices in the short-term
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: John D Wood & Co appoints former Foxtons director; CBRE strengthens affordable housing offering with ex-Knight Frank recruit; Savills names new director
Fine & Country expands with new ‘virtual’ agency branch
The estate agency is set to open its virtual doors next week
Property portal relaunches following £250,000 site upgrade
The new property website has been rebuilt to improve the home search experience with several new and improved user features
Zoopla halves house price growth forecast despite greater market activity
Greater supply of homes for sale and mortgage rates remaining higher than expected are the key reasons for weaker growth
40-year mortgages offer a flexible lifeline to first-time buyers – Moneyfacts
Mortgage borrowers could save £255 per month by choosing a 40-year term, compared to a 25-year term deal when borrowing £250,000
Rents hit new record as landlords grapple with ‘substantial hikes’ in costs
Supply and demand is slowly rebalancing towards more normal levels, new figures show
Rightmove posts strong H1 results as growth accelerates across key markets
Growth in commercial, mortgages and rental services helps to drive a 10% rise in revenue
OPINION: Influencers or ambassadors, disciples and advocates?
Don’t opt for style over substance in a world where trust is our currency and reputation precedes everything
Huge slowdown in property searches, tech firm reports
Data shows the drop is over four times greater than the dip seen in 2024
Rightmove urges government to raise stamp duty thresholds
Property giant calls for more support to allow first-time buyers to get on the housing ladder