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Interest rates will almost certainly need to rise again to crush inflation, a top Bank of England policymaker has warned, in yet another blow to mortgage borrowers

There is growing evidence that landlords are fleeing the market, despite a surge in demand from renters

Town’s newest estate agent is from the area and claims to have a good understanding of the local market

The rebranded division brings together some well-known brands, including Zoopla, Alto and Hometrack

The property franchising division saw revenue boosted by a hike in rents helping to offset the fall in sales transactions

Reapit has expressed its enthusiasm for the extended partnership agreed with the estate agency. Will it encourage other agents to sign up to its technology and service?

Snippets of industry news: TPO welcomes two new non-executive directors; RICS announces Alexandra Marks CBE as new presiding chair of the Regulatory Tribunal; Savills hires new director

Under the new initiative, the firm says it will offer a simplified operating structure under a single business

Effective marketing is key to helping estate agents embrace opportunities on a limited budget, says consultant

The driver died after the car he was travelling in crashed through the side of an estate agents in a busy town centre

Higher interest rates have so far put greater upwards pressure on rents than they have downward pressure on house price

Councillors unanimously voted in favour of the application

Despite a chronic housing shortage, HBF warns that housing supply could halve to around 120,000 homes a year

A growing number of people face financial hardship. But could a mortgage tax relief scheme help?

First Homes is a new scheme designed to help local first-time buyers and key workers onto the property ladder, by offering homes at a discount of up to 50% compared to the market price

The merger will take place on 1 October 2023

The advertising campaign is very much aimed at home movers, with a particular focus on the emotion of moving property

House prices are falling at their fastest rate since the financial crisis and have hit their lowest level in real terms since 2016

The week’s special guest is Kristian Stott

The well-known estate agency has been established in the city for around 100 years

Snippets of industry news: Soon-to-be-launched network unveils new team of experienced agents; Cushman & Wakefield confirms new appointments; Ex-JLL director to lead new division

From location sharing to body cams, do agents need greater protection?

This is a clear indication that supply is not remotely approaching demand which results in these rent increases

Politicians are being waned that at present, there is a real danger of a generation of young people being denied accessible home buying opportunities

The campaign includes messaging around accessing the ‘need-to-know’ property information published online

This year’s event, which will take place at the London Stadium, will be an opportunity to connect with influencers from across the sector

Redundancy consultations under way at Arun Estates, which owns Douglas Allen, as estate agency reveals strategic change in East London amid tough market conditions

The man angrily showed up at the estate agency office with a knife following a disagreement over the valuation of his flat, including a proposed price reduction

Some purchasers are entering the market ‘thinking they hold all the cards’