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News Archive
Why your estate agency could end up brown bread
In the age of online marketing and instant comparison, it is more crucial than ever to differentiate your agency from the pack
Estate agency announces new franchisee as it expands under new ownership
Business becomes the first franchisee under the estate agency’s new franchise model
Property industry reacts to Zoopla House Price Index
Buyer motivation was boosted by the Bank of England’s decision to cut interest rates
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Savills strengthens its residential team; United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty welcomes senior director; New sales director named at Conveyancing Alliance
Ambitious PropTech firm acquires third letting agency
By the end of 2025, agency says it is committed to achieving the goal of managing more than 10,000 properties
Rural house prices outpace urban growth – Nationwide
Rural properties continue to show as a popular choice amongst home movers even after the spike seen on the back of the COVID pandemic
Busiest May for home sales since the 2021 pandemic boom
UK housing market springs back following the end of stamp duty reliefs and the Easter lull
Which estate agencies feature on Best Places to Work 2025 list by The Sunday Times
Happy workers make for good businesses
Developers face fines as government steps up plans to speed up housebuilding
Councils will get new powers to keep housebuilders on track to ensure they play their part to deliver 1.5m new homes
Common anti-money laundering concerns: what do estate agents need to know?
Agents across the country continue to fall foul of their legal obligations, resulting in fines and regulatory reprimands from HMRC
New office for estate agency eyeing growth with self-employed recruitment model
The office layout comprises 20 workstations, reflecting the company’s expansion plan to recruit self-employed sales agents
Britain’s most expensive seaside towns and cheaper ‘hidden gems’ revealed
South west locations continue to dominate the list of the priciest coastal areas
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: New lettings manager joins Dacres; Craig Fuller Property expands; Graham Chivers names new CEO
Government urged to implement new rules on a property-by-property basis
Propertymark says the government’s targets must be realistic and achievable
New report fails to reassure landlords
The National Residential Landlords Association has shared its view
BTL mortgage brokers recommending fixed-rate deals to landlords
Brokers are shifting advise owing to changing market conditions
New campaign seeks to speed up homebuying process by reforming AML regime
Property lawyers slam AML regulations
London council to introduce selective licensing for all privately rented properties
Local authority says this decisive move is aimed at tackling poor housing conditions and reducing anti-social behaviour by targeting rogue landlords
Barratt Supreme Court ruling provides ‘easier route for builders to reclaim losses’
The judgment will likely trigger a wave of fresh claims from developers who have footed the bill for safety remediation since Grenfell