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<p>Property portal Zoopla has reported a 37% increase in the number of homeowners listing their properties for sale on the platform during 2025. Approximately 400,000 property-owning subscribers listed their homes in 2025, generating an estimated £2 billion in sales commission for estate agents.</p>...

<p>The UK property market completed nearly 1.2 million transactions in 2025, the highest level in three years. Early 2026 data shows new listings 23% above the 10-year average, though current conditions favour buyers in most areas.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/news/uk/uk-pro...

<p>Liverpool has the highest number of homes listed per estate agent branch among major British cities, with an average of 39 properties per branch. The research reveals significant regional variations, with Scottish cities recording the lowest volumes at seven to 12 properties per agent.</p> <p>The...

<p>Houses in multiple occupation are delivering average yields of 7.3%, outperforming the wider private rented sector as landlord profit margins narrow. Average yields across the buy-to-let sector fell to 6.4% in Q4 2025, down from 6.6% in Q3.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/ne...

<p>Shelter's new chief executive Sarah Elliott has indicated the housing charity will adopt a more collaborative stance with landlords as it shifts focus from campaigning to implementing recent renters' rights reforms.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/news/uk/shelter-ceo-signals...

Century 21 has completed 16 merger and acquisition deals in 2026, following 24 transactions last year — a roughly 40% increase from 2022.

In an overarching conversation with Inman, Lane discussed Coldwell Banker's recent evolution, including its new integration under the Compass International Holdings umbrella, and thoughts on some of the biggest topics in the news today.

<p>Approximately 1.8 million fixed-rate mortgage agreements are scheduled to expire during 2026, with most borrowers expected to require new home loans. The average standard variable rate currently stands at 7.25%, whilst the UK mortgage market features more than 7,100 different products.</p> <p>The...

For more than 25 years, I’ve heard loan officers complain that their rates aren’t competitive. One of the first questions rate shoppers ask is, “What’s your rate today?” For far too long, the industry’s focus has been on rate—not on what is truly the best financial decision for the borrower.

Through the partnership, Prosperity Home Mortgage will make Foyer's homebuyer savings tools available as a resource for prospective first-time homebuyers.

During his latest Inman Connect New York appearance, SERHANT. founder and CEO Ryan Serhant discussed artificial intelligence, generational real estate trends and why his brokerage is Compass's biggest threat.

During an appearance at Inman Connect New York, NAR CEO called for keeping the organization at the center of the industry while not competing with brokerages and members

A strong team doesn’t just help new agents close deals, coach Verl Workman writes. It teaches them how to build a real business with real structure behind it.

<p>The London Renters Union has announced a nationwide demonstration scheduled for 18 April, calling for the introduction of rent controls across the UK. The organisation claims more than 50 groups representing renters and housing campaigners will participate in the protest.</p> <p>The post <a href=...

<p>The annual cost of renting in Northern Ireland is now nearing £1,000 per month due to strong demand and limited supply. Typical rents stand at £995 after rising by 6% year-on-year. Gross rental yields across Northern Ireland average around 5.1%, with Belfast city apartments achieving yields of up...

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady on Wednesday in its first meeting of 2026, while saying it would continue to monitor financial and international developments.

<p>United Trust Bank has completed a £2.45m regulated bridging loan within 15 days of application. The case involved a couple purchasing a property in south-west London who required urgent funding after a family member withdrew a previously agreed gift.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertyw...

<p>The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) today voted to keep the base interest rate unchanged at 3.75%, marking a continuation of its cautious approach to monetary policy amid persistent inflation and a mixed economic outlook. The decision was made in a closely divided vote, with the...

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ICE Mortgage Technology reported $532 million in Q4 revenue, its best quarter since 2022, driven by Encompass and MERS.