News Archive

The rental market is in a fragile state – any regulatory changes could inadvertently push landlords out of the market, shrinking the supply of properties in the sector

When the NHQB introduced the New Homes Quality Code in 2022, it committed to having the code regularly reviewed by an independent council, with an in depth review every third year

Rightmove says it is confident it can deliver even greater returns for investors after REA ends takeover interest; shares fall sharply

With many original buy-to-let investors now in retirement or nearing retirement age, a new breed of landlord will be required to step up and provide the rental homes of the future

The high level of estate agents going insolvent shows just how tough the last few years have been for the sector

With the Renters’ Rights Bill likely to be enforced next year, Evans advises lettings agents to begin shifting towards recurring payments sooner rather than later

House prices usually remain robust at this time of the year, as there is still time to buy, complete and move in before Christmas

The software for estate agents and inventory and inspection platform have unveiled a new integration

Year-on-year figures for rent rises aren’t quite as intense as we’ve seen in recent months

The rebranded organisation is described as a new, values-based, non-profit, representative group of conveyancers and property lawyers in England and Wales

The housing market continued its recovery in August with mortgage approvals rising to their highest level in two years, new data reveals

Growth in buyer activity has been fuelled by lower interest rates and the availability of more attractive mortgage products

Rupert Murdoch’s REA has until 5pm today to make a firm offer for Rightmove or step away for six months

Propertymark will be delivering a webinar today to help letting agents understand new proposed regulations after the government published full details of Renters’ Rights Bill last week

Snippets of industry news: Upstix announces new CEO; Hockeys strengthens senior team; New associate director at H&H Land & Estates

Prospective tax changes in the impending budget have caused buyers to become more cautious

Agents are being invited to participate in a series of round table meetings

The 49-year-old man used online buy-and-sell platform Facebook Marketplace to fraudulently advertise homes to rent online

The Fine & Country Foundation’s Autumn Grant Scheme represents an opportunity for the network to nominate charities and non-profit organisations in need of financial support

Aims include early intervention and working with customers and communities to solve issues