Latest News

  In this week’s ‘UK Property Market Stats Show’ for week ending Sunday, 22nd November 2024, special guest, Iain White, and I discuss the property market headlines for Week 47 of 2024. The main headlines can be viewed below. +…

House prices and sales volumes are expected to grow in 2025 despite budget headwinds, according to the forecast edition of the latest House Price Index from Zoopla.  The average house price is currently £267,200 having increased by 1.5% over the…

Sean Newman Traditional high street estate agencies are waging war on two fronts as they face higher staff costs and increased competition from the growing number of ‘personal’ agents, according to Sean Newman, founder of the Property Experts. Newman said…

Modest house price inflation, combined with strong wage growth, means buying a home is becoming more affordable relative to income, according to new research from Halifax. The analysis – based on data from the Halifax House Price Index – compared…

The latest real-time market analysis from Rightmove reveals early signs of first-time buyers rushing to beat the stamp duty deadline in more expensive areas. In the autumn Budget it was confirmed that stamp duty thresholds in England would lower from…

Property Redress – an independent redress provider for the property industry, formerly known as Property Redress Scheme – has unveiled its new branding, new website and updated resources. The move comes as the provider celebrates a decade of growth that…

Knight Frank has raised a warning over Airbnb’s launch of its long-term rental marketplace to UK tenants. The scheme will allow tenants to sublet their homes on a part-time basis, and debuts in London across nearly 1,500 flats in three…

Landmark Information Group has unveiled a new research report that reveals significant frustrations among home movers, as well as the wider key challenges facing property professionals.  The findings reveal ongoing frustrations with transaction delays, poor communication, and the need for…

Southwark Council in south London is calling for an immediate end to “bidding wars” for rental properties, urging estate agents to stop encouraging tenants to outbid each other for homes.   The council has announced plans to contact…

Tim Thomas Propertymark has welcomed the UK government’s Warm Homes Plan – which it claims will help homeowners find ways to save money on energy bills and deliver warmer, cleaner to heat homes – but has warned support is not…