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<p>International property agency Savills has reported a 9% increase in group revenue for the first half of the year, with growth recorded across all business divisions. The results contrast with broader challenges facing estate agencies, though UK market activity slowed in the second quarter followi...

<p>Angela Rayner has faced criticism following her acceptance of a £20,000 speaking fee from Propertymark, prompting questions about the government's stance on rent controls. The London Renters Union staged a protest outside the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.</p> <p>The post ...

<p>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 profi...

<p>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.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://...

<p>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...

Figure Technology Solutions reported a sharp increase in second-quarter revenue and net income as its consumer loan marketplace volume more than doubled from a year earlier. But analysts flagged a slight adjusted EBITDA miss and the company's 3.6% net take rate.

As Congress questions private listings, agents are urged to disclose tradeoffs in writing and review neighborhood launch patterns.

Mortgage brokers working with United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) say it remains “business as usual” following the lender’s second-quarter loss and a multibillion-dollar capital raise, with no noticeable impact so far on day-to-day loan production.

Dream Finders Homes’ agreement to acquire Beazer Homes for $33.50 per share brings an end to homebuilding’s most dramatic takeover contest of 2026. What the deal says about what comes next may be even more compelling. The $2.2 billion enterprise-value deal will make Dream Finders the sixth-largest U...

Mary Lee Blacklock discusses luxury market strength and why she believes AI will enhance — not replace — the human element of real estate.

As homebuilders continue to grapple with tightening margins, limited demand and chronic labor shortages, could offsite components emerge as a way to build more efficiently and scale with fewer workers?

HousingWire Data analysis looked at six metrics across single-family homes — including median list prices, annual price changes, estimated weekly sales, median days on market and months of inventory at the current sales pace.

<p>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.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertyw...

<p>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 t...

<p>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.</p> <p>The post <...

<p>Deal reflects ongoing consolidation among AMCs and gives lenders operating in Texas a larger, tech-enabled platform paired with established local expertise</p>

<p>Starting Sept. 15, platform brokerages must commercially license listing data feeds and pay a fee</p>

<p>A landlord has been granted leave to appeal to the Supreme Court in a case that could affect thousands of ongoing possession proceedings. The dispute centres on whether Section 21 notices can be invalidated due to missing Gas Safety Certificates from before such requirements became law.</p> <p>Th...

Better founder Vishal Garg says he has majority voting support, proposes board resignations and a $30 million buyback.

<p>Landlords are increasing asking rents in response to the Renters' Rights Act's ban on competitive bidding, according to data from Chestertons. Rightmove figures show asking rents rose 2.9% year-on-year in Q2 2026, the strongest growth in two years.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywir...