The latest research from Property DriveBuy suggests that the nation's estate agents are on course to see the sums paid to Rightmove in fees outpace the growth in commission earned for a third consecutive year, having already seen significantly higher increases in Rightmove fees over the last two years versus the commission bagged per property sold.
Christmas is just around the corner, and with it comes the perfect chance to host your friends and family to celebrate the festive season.
But the bi-products of lavish meals and drinks can wreak havoc on our plumbing if we dispose of them the wrong way. Every day foods and drinks, such as gravy, cream, and cream liqueurs, can all clog up our drains and lead to unwelcome blockages...
The Autumn Budget has confirmed a series of major housing and property tax reforms that will reshape the market over the coming years. The measures place particular emphasis on higher value homes, revised council tax structures and long term planning reform.
Below is a breakdown of the announcements that directly affect the property market, together with reaction from across the...
A series of tax and spending measures in today's Budget are expected to bring much needed clarity to the property sector after months of uncertainty, says Dr Neil Cobbold, Commercial Director at Reapit, a leading technology provider to the property sector.
As agents adapt to the changes, their ongoing success will depend on combining proactive advice to buyers, sellers, landlords and...
The latest agent sentiment survey from GetAgent.co.uk reveals that, while property market activity has remained resilient through 2025, confidence among agents is now divided as the industry awaits key housing announcements in the Autumn Budget.
The survey of estate agents, commissioned by GetAgent, found that whilst cautiously optimistic, there are increasing concerns about external...
The latest research from London estate agent Benham and Reeves has found that the UK's house price to income affordability ratio is forecast to fall to 8.2 in 2026, marking the fourth consecutive year of improving affordability for homebuyers, following a peak of 9.5 in 2022, when house price growth significantly outpaced earnings.
Benham and Reeves analysed the latest figures on...
The latest agent sentiment survey from GetAgent.co.uk reveals that, while property market activity has remained resilient through 2025, confidence among agents is now divided as the industry awaits key housing announcements in the Autumn Budget.
The survey of estate agents, commissioned by GetAgent, found that whilst cautiously optimistic, there are increasing concerns about external...
The latest market analysis by GetAgent.co.uk suggests that the doom and gloom headlines surrounding the property market are misplaced, as not only has the market stood firm where property values are concerned, but transactions are forecast to increase by 8.4% across the UK market in 2025 when compared to last year, signalling the strongest year for property purchases since 2022.
AI is now a core driver of transformation in financial services, reshaping the foundations of real estate lending. Over 85% of UK lenders now deploy AI tools to streamline operations and improve decision-making, according to AllAboutAI.com. For a sector long criticised for rigid risk models and slow processes, this is transformative. Yet, in the alternative lending sector, which has grown to...
Earlier this month, award-winning, independent housebuilder Redcliffe Homes welcomed pupils from The Trinity CE Primary Academy to officially open its new show home at Zephyr Place in Devizes.
Six pupils from the school helped cut the ribbon before touring The Banbury show home, a four-bedroom detached property designed for modern family living. The visit marked an important...
