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The Bank of England has cut interest rates for the third time in just under a year. Policymakers at the Bank have opted to reduce interest rates to 4.5% today. Rates sat at 4.75% after being cut by 0.25% in…

Three more mortgage lenders have announced rate cuts across their mortgage deals. Hot on the heels of Barclays and Coventry Building Society cutting rates earlier this week, Halifax, HSBC and Clydesdale Bank have announced their own reductions. Ahead of the…

Craig Pearson and Lynn Masterman Parkers has announced the acquisition of Martin & Co. Caversham. As part of the transition, Lynn Masterman of Martin & Co. Caversham will be joining the Parkers team. Craig Pearson, managing director of Parkers, said:…

Ben Quaintrell (left) with David Williams My Property Box has further expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of Darlington-based letting agency Bellwood & Harris. This marks the estate agency group’s 13th acquisition in seven years and follows its recent purchase of…

Beresfords strengthens team with trio of strategic new hires L-R: Elliot Swallow, Alexandra Jenkins and Mitch Powell South East property group, Beresfords, has appointed three key professionals to bolster its team and enhance service offerings across its divisions. Alexandra Jenkins…

Barclays and Coventry Building Society have announced mortgage rate reductions ahead of the Bank of England’s anticipated interest rate cut on Thursday. Barclays has cut rates on some of its mortgages for home buyers and people remortgaging,…

The Second Reading of the Renters’ Rights Bill in the House of Lords takes place on Tuesday 4 February 2025 where peers are being urged to take the opportunity to push back against overly restrictive regulation. In the House of…

Chris Webb One of the biggest turning points in any estate agent’s career is realising that not every instruction is worth taking. In a (very) competitive industry where winning business is often seen as the ultimate goal, the idea of…