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<p>A Somerset estate agency has warned that a 50% increase in business rates may force redundancies. TOR Estates has seen its annual bill rise from under £10,000 to £15,000 for its two branches.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/news/business-rates-hike-forces-estate-agents-to-co...

<p>The Bank of England is expected to hold its base rate at 3.75% today, though the decision comes amid heightened uncertainty over inflation and rising pressure on the Monetary Policy Committee to act. Following the outbreak of the Iran war and higher energy costs, market expectations have shifted ...

<p>Two former Knight Frank partners have established an independent estate agency in Stratford-upon-Avon, focusing on residential development land and new homes sales. Jonny Wish and Chris Priestley have launched Priestley Wish with more than 40 years' combined experience in the sector.</p> <p>The p...

A New York man got 6½ to 13 years in prison for forging a deed on a $755,000 home. Here's what agents need to know about deed fraud.

Real executives have pointed to REMAX’s digital footprint as a key piece of the company’s long-term strategy.

Bernice Ross talks through the pros and cons of all-in-one mortgages from first-hand experience.

Independent brokerages are more interested in nurturing agent performance than in stock tickers and platform-building, First Team CEO Michele Harrington writes.

Faster data and sharper visuals haven’t solved the hardest part of selling a home. They’ve exposed the challenges.

Run a neighbors first open house, then the public event, to build trust with nearby homeowners and strengthen your listing pipeline.

<p>A complete ban on new leasehold properties in England and Wales will not be implemented before the next general election, according to housing minister Matthew Pennycook. The minister has outlined a multi-year phased approach to dismantling the tenure system, prioritising market stability over im...

<p>Assetz Capital has completed a £2.73 million development finance facility for the refinance and completion of Dalmahoy Farm Villas in Midlothian. The 18-month facility at 63.34% LTV supports the completion of three remaining units in the eight-home development near Edinburgh.</p> <p>The post <a h...

<p>Pallas Capital has completed a £970,000 development exit loan for a residential scheme in Kibworth, Leicestershire, within a five-week timeframe. The 12-month bridging facility refinances an existing development facility and provides funding for the marketing phase of four units within a 10-unit ...

Sound Capital defines why unreliable capital, delayed draws and tighter standards are disrupting builders’ timelines and limiting scalable growth in 2026.

Pending home sales posted their biggest annual gain in six weeks and new listings rose for a second consecutive week during the four weeks ending April 26, according to Redfin.

FirstTeam Real Estate opened a Monterey community office led by broker-owner Amber Russell, expanding its footprint on the Central Coast.

The expansion comes just weeks after Corcoran SRG Residential launched as Corcoran's first Long Island affiliate.

New surveys suggest rising costs, economic uncertainty and concerns about AI are making it harder for workers to meet retirement goals.

Large banks posted double-digit mortgage volume growth in the second quarter of 2026 as a group, far outpacing industry forecasts, according to Keefe, Bruyette &#038; Woods analysts.

The column warns Zillow directory rankings reward platform engagement, and AI referrals can inherit the same pay influenced signals.

Neighborhood farming done right is about showing up more, caring more and staying consistent when others give up, Darryl Davis writes.