News Archive

Financial markets are now pricing in an interest rate cut for the UK at the next Bank of England meeting following remarks by its governor

Vast majority of letting agents believes that the new Renters’ Right Bill will ultimately lead to fewer rental properties being available as landlords exit the the PRS

A new report published by the Renters’ Reform Coalition argues that the Renters’ Right Bill must go further to protect tenants

The market continues to be challenging but there are clearly signs that there is growing confidence as more buyers return to invest in residential property

The latest figures from Zoopla today are really positive and paint an encouraging picture for the UK housing market

Former estate agency owner and Savills director teams up with partner to set-up new firm

Snippets of industry news: BPF head of policy to retire after 22 years; Shelter CEO Polly Neate to step down; The Property Ombudsman appoints new COO

Housing market boosted by falling mortgage rates

more exclusive central locations like Knightsbridge and Chelsea are taking longer to find buyers

Landlords continue to face an upward battle with potential changes to capital gains tax and more stringent EPC criteria incoming from the new government

The awards have been expanded to recognise businesses’ internal improvements alongside their innovations throughout the year

The UK has some of the leakiest housing in Europe

The HBF says has welcomed what it describes as ‘swift and decisive’ interventions made by Labour on planning

Agents told to review their structure, mitigate any business risks, and assess existing tenancies

The property commentator has said Rightmove made a big mistake in rejecting REA Group’s fourth bid this week

The PRS faces potential disruptions, particularly due to a proposed hike in capital gains tax and Renters’ Reform Bill

Many other countries appear to invest much more time, money and energy in training their property professionals compared with here in the UK

As he notches up his 50th anniversary with Winkworth this year, Simon Agace has a warning for the new Labour government

Snippets of industry news: Knight Frank announces new head of sales; New Savills director arrives from Bidwells; LiveMore’s new COO joins from Barclaycard UK

The company, which launched three years ago, has created the franchise for other surveyors looking to start up their own business