CentreMove has launched as a new conveyancing platform, entering a competitive market of technology firms attempting to address delays in property transactions. The company, founded by Wayne Quin and solicitors Jen and Gordon Sewell, is onboarding its first estate agency client. The post CentreMove enters crowded conveyancing technology market appeared first on...
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The GfK Consumer Confidence Index rose to -17 in July from -23 in June, though property market data shows agreed sales running 9% below last year. The disconnect highlights ongoing challenges in the housing sector despite improved consumer sentiment. The post Consumer confidence rises but housing market slowdown deepens appeared first on...
Properties in Glasgow are selling in an average of 11 days, three times faster than the national average of 30 days, according to new data from property management software provider Alto. Worcester and Belfast also rank among the cities with the quickest property sales, while Wakefield recorded the slowest times. The post Glasgow properties sell in 11 days as market speeds vary appeared first on...
Letting agents are being advised to evaluate landlord clients based on profitability rather than portfolio size, as regulatory pressures and operational costs reshape the sector's economics. Industry analysis shows that 'cost to serve' metrics and client quality directly impact both current profitability and future business sale values. The post Letting agents urged to assess landlord profitability...
The UK property market continues to show limited signs of recovery, with buyer demand and agreed sales remaining unchanged in July, according to the latest RICS residential market survey. New buyer enquiries recorded a net balance of -28%, matching June's figure. The post UK housing market remains subdued with weak demand, RICS reports appeared first on...
Stamp duty on an average property purchase in Britain has increased by more than 100% over the past decade, while house prices rose by just 28%, according to analysis by accountancy firm Blick Rothenberg. The firm's research indicates that frozen tax thresholds have created a fiscal drag, pushing a larger proportion of each transaction into higher tax bands. The post Stamp duty costs double over decade...
Property agents are increasingly using artificial intelligence to process tenant complaints that have themselves been generated using AI tools, according to industry professionals. The development is creating new operational challenges for letting agencies. The post Property agents deploy AI to handle AI-generated complaints appeared first on...
Abu Dhabi-based developer Modon has reported AED 26 billion in property sales for the first half of 2026, with approximately AED 23 billion generated in Abu Dhabi alone. Around AED 13 billion came from the Hudayriyat Golf Estates launch. The post Modon reports AED 26bn in H1 2026 property sales appeared first on...
The UK government's planned cap on ground rents at £250 annually is set to affect approximately 3.8 million residential leasehold properties in England and Wales, with implementation expected in late 2028. The post Ground rent cap faces implementation challenges appeared first on...
Buyer interest in English countryside cottages has declined by 32% since the start of 2023, according to new data from property portal Zoopla. The average cottage price currently stands at £321,641, representing a 0.3% decline compared to August 2025. The post Cottage buyer interest falls 32% since 2023 appeared first on...