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Britain Cannot Build Its Way Out of Crisis if Builders Are Going Bust: Jewson and Stark UK Launch National Campaign Demanding Urgent Government Action.

Britain's builders, tradespeople and construction businesses have united behind a national campaign calling for urgent government action to prevent the further decline of the country's most important industries.

The newly launched Let's Get Britain Building - NOW! campaign lead by Stark Building Materials UK and Jewson is warning that the construction sector has reached a critical tipping...

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New international study proves Britain really is a nation of gardeners, second only to Germany

British homeowners are devoted to their gardens. Germany embraces cottagecore-inspired living, while the Netherlands stands out for solar-powered homes and sustainable living. Though homeowner habits vary across countries, people share a common goal: creating homes that fit their lives. To better understand those differences and similarities, MyBuilder, in collaboration with its international...

Reapit partners with Just Move In to simplify home move admin and create new revenue opportunities for agents

Reapit, the leading provider of estate agency technology, has announced a new strategic partnership with Just Move In, the AI-native home move service. The partnership and integration will help agents better support their customers at the point of moving, while unlocking new revenue opportunities for agencies when utilities and services are purchased through the integration.

This new...

How Safer Neighbourhoods Can Influence Long-Term Property Values

Multiple factors can boost local property values, notably good schools, high-value employers, a vibrant local high street, and access to transport links. But, an increasingly important factor is safer, secure neighbourhoods.

Domestic property landlords and commercial buyers now pay more attention to evidence of good or declining neighbourhoods through property prices and other...

Is Buying Property in Marbella a Good Investment?

The Enduring Appeal of the Costa del Sol

British and international buyers continue to lead foreign property acquisitions in southern Spain, with the Costa del Sol remaining a primary focal point. Marbella has transitioned from a seasonal holiday destination into a year-round residential and economic hub. The region offers a pleasant Mediterranean climate, but the modern appeal lies equally in...

Fall-throughs down YoY but are costing UK estate agents £2.8m a day in delayed or lost income

The latest research from GetAgent has found that property fall-throughs are costing UK estate agents an estimated £2.8m per day in delayed or lost commission income, highlighting the substantial financial impact that failed transactions continue to have across the industry.

The research analysed residential property transactions that fell through during May 2026, alongside average...

Letting agent launches free property portal after attracting 9,000 subscribers

A Hampshire letting agent has launched a free property portal after attracting more than 9,000 subscribers and building a network featuring listings from over 6,600 estate and letting agencies across the UK.

Find My Move, founded by letting agent Mark Vine and housing professional Chris Moss, is designed to give agents and landlords a cost-free way to market properties while...

Three-bedroom homes dominate Britain's quick-sale market

The latest industry insight from the House Buyer Bureau reveals that the East and West Midlands are Britain's quick sale hotspots, with three-bedroom homes proving the most common property type when it comes to quick-sale activity.

House Buyer Bureau's internal data* shows that in 2025 the company had contact with, and made a firm offer to, over 900 motivated homeowners looking to...

Nearly one in five landlords have informally rented to someone they know – with one landlord left facing property damage

Almost two-thirds (64%) of landlords have rented to someone they know, with nearly one in five (18%) doing so informally, according to new research from specialist insurer Hiscox.

The findings come after one of the most significant reforms to the UK rental market is decades, with the Renters' Rights Act published in May.

While renting to friends or family may feel like a...

Prime agents increasingly finding buyers beyond the portals

The latest survey of UK prime residential agents by AgentWise has found that referrals, agent relationships and existing databases are playing a far greater role in generating high-end buyer enquiries, as prime agents go 'off portal', highlighting the continued importance of collaboration within the prime property market.

AgentWise surveyed its member agents operating within the UK's...

The silent treatment won't do, homebuyers demand same-day conveyancing updates

New research from Lyons Bowe solicitors reveals that Britain's homebuyers have little tolerance for poor communication during the conveyancing process, with buyers increasingly expecting same-day updates, prompt responses, and swift notification of any issues that could impact their purchase.

The survey of current and recent homebuyers who have purchased a property within the last...

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