News Archive

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