Tech
OneDome reports 394% revenue growth in Q1
OneDome has set out an ambition to be involved in around 10% of UK residential transactions within the next five years
News
Compliance
CLC introduces new reporting requirement for practices
New rules are part of CLC's Ongoing Competence Code
Compliance
Estate agents warned over demanding ID ahead of property viewings
The Guild issues new guidance for UK estate agents
Agency
AI property search becoming measurable source of leads for estate agents
Homesearch says 3,555 estate agency branches now connected to its Hailo platform
Finance
Mortgage choice falls sharply as lenders pull high-LTV deals
First-time buyers remain under pressure from reduced choice and stretched affordability, report shows
Politics
Conservatives continue campaign to abolish stamp duty
Stamp duty damages aspiration and the economy, argues shadow chancellor
Politics
Housing benefit costs hit all-time high
Housing benefit bill set to reach £39bn as costs continue to rise
Law
Leasehold bottlenecks leave buyers and sellers waiting longer to complete
Conveyancing delays push time to exchange contracts past 100 days
Agency
TV presenter Davina McCall joins eXp UK
The event comes as eXp UK continues to expand its network model for self-employed estate agents
Acquisitions
Independent estate agency acquires local rival
Agency says the integration will bring additional resources to its lettings team
People
Why does the estate agency industry need mental health support?
Mental health awareness in property is not about portraying estate agents as victims or suggesting the sector is uniquely difficult, but about acknowledging the realities of the job
Other News
Is 104 days the new norm for property transactions?
Sales progression isn't admin anymore. It's emotion management
Charity
‘On yer bike!’ Estate agents told it’s time to hit the saddle
Propertymark is asking agents and other industry professionals to support its fundraising effort
Finance
UK house prices expected to keep falling as mortgage rates climb
Higher borrowing costs resulting from the Iran war are adversely affecting confidence and deterring purchasers
Law
New property laws set to feature in the King’s Speech
Further detail on housing, planning and wider property-related measures will be closely watched by the sector when the full speech is delivered
Lettings
UK rental market shows growing regional divergence in latest figures
The rental market remains sensitive to broader economic conditions and evolving regulatory changes
People
Estate agency founder pleads guilty to assaulting partner
The co-founder of an estate agency in Cornwall who threatened to kill directors in a series of shocking social media videos
Finance
Further Rightmove fee increases look likely as portal maintains strong outlook
Rightmove reports increased membership and advertiser revenue growth, while maintaining full-year guidance for double-digit revenue expansion and continued profit growth
Agency
Estate agents accused of pricing above market expectations
Market expectations out of step with estate agent valuations, it is suggested