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Southernbrook Lettings, the south coast based independent letting only agency, has continued its expansion plans with a sixth purchase in 30 months. Following its successful takeover of David Seymour’s of Gosport, Fareham & Portsmouth, Cocoon Lettings in…

Ross Nash (left) and Carey Jones Jeffrey Ross in Cardiff has signed a deal to acquire Barry’s Knights Estate Agents and Lettings over the next five years. This represents a further move into the Vale of Glamorgan for Jeffrey Ross,…

The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates next week in what would be a welcome move for buyers, sellers, and of course, estate agents. UK estate agents have already reported more buyer interest since summer following the…

Foxtons has just announced the acquisition of Haslams and Imagine, expanding its presence in the London commuter towns of Guildford and Woking. Haslams operates from three branches and is primarily focussed on the commuter town of Reading, with additional coverage…

Sustained growth in new property sales over 2024 has led to the largest sales pipeline the market has seen for four years thanks in part to rising wages and falling mortgage borrowing rates, Zoopla’s latest analysis reveals. The property portal…

Nathan Emerson Residential property prices are rising slowly, up by just 1% over the last 12 months, compared to a fall of 0.9% a year ago, according to Zoopla. The property portal says property price inflation is being held back…

Ben Beadle Landlords and shareholders face being hit with tax rises in this week’s Budget after Sir Keir Starmer suggested that they are not “working people”. The prime minister caused a stir over the weekend after he said those who…

With the first Budget of the new Labour government less than a week away, first-time buyers (FTBs) are calling out for more support from the government to help them achieve their home buying goals this year, new research shows. The…

Scan A Sign has launched new technology designed to help estate agents win more instructions and accelerate sales by providing instant digital access to property details. QR codes are used by a number of agents to help drive traffic to…