Amanda Jarvis-Doyle has spent more than ten years working in the property industry but in August launched her own business selling properties with tenants in situ, as well as offering traditional estate agency services.

OnTheMarket (OTM) has staked a claim to being the fastest growing property portal in the UK since its acquisition by CoStar Group. Using Similarweb data, OTM said it has seen a 90% increase in total visits in the 12 months to September 2024 compared with Zoopla and Rightmove which experienced a 9% and 1% decline respectively.

As we approach 2025, the lettings industry is entering a phase marked by stabilisation and opportunity. Rental inflation has slowed to an average of 3-4% for new lets, reflecting the effects of affordability constraints; renters’ budgets are beginning to limit how much rents can rise.

Zoopla has launched a new feature that lets users access local area information regarding crime rates, flood risk, and planning applications from for-sale listing details pages.

Are you drawn to the dynamic world of property? Becoming a real estate agent could be the perfect career path for you. Known for its potential in terms of both career growth and financial reward, entering the UK real estate market requires a strategic approach.

The tug-of-war between rising costs and market competitiveness will define 2025 agency fees, an industry executive claims. Amy Selfe, associate director at agency and surveying brand Landwood Group, suggests the property market is set for shifts driven by regulatory changes, evolving buyer behaviours and economic factors, presenting estate agents with valuable opportunities in 2025.

Mortgage approvals rise as buyers prepare for Stamp Duty rush; Jackson-Stops keen to grow network in 2025; TPFG confident for 2025 after ‘transformational year’

Stamp Duty hikes, changes to the non-dom regime and the UK General Election all weighed on the ultra-prime housing market in 2024, new data suggests. Analysis claims activity among multi-millionaire and billionaire buyers dropped by 25% in unit sales and 34% by value of …

Rightmove has recorded its busiest ever Boxing Day for new seller activity. The portal has reported a record number of Boxing Day properties listed for sale by agents on 26 December 2024.

Banks are anticipating an increase in mortgage lending during 2025, in a boost for buyers and the property market. A forecast from banking trade body UK Finance suggests that with interest rate and cost pressures continuing to ease, the outlook for 2025 is for a gradual improvement in mortgage affordability, feeding into market growth.