News Archive

There has been a mixed response to the latest figures with the house price recovery likely to come under pressure following the increase in borrowing costs triggered by the budget

Many agents seem too reliant on a ‘process’ rather than the delivery of ‘brilliant’ service

Snippets of industry news: SLC Property appoints new chair; Alex Norris appointed new building safety minister; Allcotts names new residential partner

The new partnerships aim to improve the legal process and identity verification

The new integration aims to improve the moving in and out experience for renters

More than 7 million homes throughout the UK are impacted by damp and mould

New data will be welcomed by tenants, who were being pushed to the very edges of their affordability limits over the summer

The latest forecast suggests there are challenges ahead

Residential sales 27% ahead YTD than 2023 as sale fall throughs fall

The Conservatives urge the housing secretary to “see sense” and ditch the proposals

Housing market activity has remained relatively resilient in recent months, with the number of mortgage approvals approaching the levels seen pre-pandemic

The test is live now and will run for a number of weeks, with Rightmove measuring how home-hunters engage with it in agents’ listings

The annual study, now in its third year, aims to offer a detailed analysis of the UK property market

The property market gained momentum in September, with transaction numbers rising in line with predictions for an autumn boost.

As we march on to 2025, Propertymark says it is highly aware of the intense financial pressures some members may face within their daily lives

Estates agents are being urged to brace themselves for a potential surge in property fall throughs

HMRC and other regulators are stepping up their oversight of the property industry and are issuing fines for regulatory failures

March next year might feel like a long time away, but in fact that’s only five months away for buyers wanting to make the most of the stamp duty holiday

Agents told not to panic and view new legislation as an opportunity rather than a threat to businesses

The agency will work with landlords, offering a range of services, designed to directly help the company support those experiencing homelessness