Andy Butts Miller Rose has officially launched in Birmingham following a management buyout led by estate agent Andy Butts. The business, which opens its doors today, brings together a team of experienced agents across residential estate agency, letting, new homes,…

L-r: Charlie Willis, Nick Carter and Rupert Collingwood Harding Green has acquired the business assets of The London Broker and, together with its founders, is establishing a new national platform designed to supercharge the broker model across the UK. The…

Moving home has never been more expensive, with the average cost in England soaring to a record £17,831, according to reallymoving’s latest Cost of Moving Report. The comparison site analysed data from quotes generated by 181,000 home movers to calculate…

Rachel Reeves The property market may still be ticking over, but estate agents are far from united in their outlook, according to GetAgent’s latest sentiment survey, as economic headwinds and unclear policy loom ahead of the Autumn Budget. Of the…

The government is being urged to implement the full provisions of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 (LAFRA) without further delay, despite a fresh appeal against the proposed new legislation. The Commons Housing Committee has confirmed that freeholders have…

A new insights report, which offers estate agents a detailed view into the patterns behind price reductions, withdrawals and re-listings, including the key signals that indicate when a vendor is preparing to make a switch, has been launched by Homesearch.…

Rightmove’s listing fees can account for as much as 13.5% of an estate agency’s average sales commission, according to new analysis – highlighting the growing cost pressures facing agents as they balance marketing spend with tighter profit margins in a…