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America’s quilt work of states whose governors and lawmakers are bucking for housing policy change to break through supply constraints at the root of the nation’s affordability crisis now counts Massachusetts among them. With a focus on prohibitively constrictive building codes and zoning ordinances...

<p>The UK housing market faces renewed political instability as questions mount over Prime Minister Keir Starmer's tenure, with widespread speculation that he may not remain in office beyond 2024. Historical data shows prime ministerial resignations typically cause temporary declines in mortgage app...

<p>Average annual rental income from houses in multiple occupation increased by £5,000 to £33,400 in Q4 2025, while national yields declined to 9.6% from 10.4% year-on-year, according to Lendlord's latest data analysis.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/news/uk/hmo-rental-income-...

<p>AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants are increasingly being deployed across the property sector to handle client enquiries and book viewings. Industry bodies maintain that core agency functions requiring human judgement remain protected from automation despite growing technology adoption.</...

<p>The total value of the UK's housing stock has reached £9.18 trillion, though growth has slowed significantly. The North of England and devolved nations have driven 60% of market growth since 2022, despite representing just 27% of total housing value.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertyw...

“We have seen enormous innovation across residential and commercial real estate over the last decade, and it has been exciting to be part of many of those success stories. But there is one area of the built environment that still feels materially underbuilt. Land. …. … In many ways, land feels like ...

With over $875 million in volume and 1,100-plus deals last year, and more than 10 percent of San Diego in his database, Kyle Whissle isn’t just building a team, he’s building a life — and you can too.

In order for real estate to move forward, AI has to change. From reactive to proactive, task-based to goal-focused, from traditional AI to agentic AI.

Most of us never sat down and defined a formal AI strategy for our teams and staff. And yet, AI now touches nearly every part of how your team operates. The real question is no longer whether AI is being used, but whether it’s being used responsibly.

<p>The Law Society of England and Wales has called for increased court funding as private landlord repossessions rise 3% year-on-year. The request comes ahead of the planned abolition of Section 21 evictions in England on 1 May 2026, which is expected to increase contested possession claims.</p> <p>...

<p>Shares in major property companies declined last week as part of a broader market sell-off driven by investor concerns about artificial intelligence's potential impact on service-led industries. Savills fell 7.5% while International Workplace Group dropped 9% in London trading.</p> <p>The post <a...

<p>Property portal Zoopla has secured a three-year contract renewal with Persimmon Homes, following a 46% increase in new home buyer leads during the second half of 2025. The housebuilder will continue listing all developments and using Zoopla's advertising products.</p> <p>The post <a href="https:/...

<p>Nine out of ten home sellers would be prepared to pay approximately £300 for upfront property information and legally binding offers if it accelerated the sales process, according to research by conveyancing firm LRG. The survey of 221 buyers and sellers found that nearly half of respondents had ...

<p>Wandsworth Council has initiated enforcement action against landlords letting properties that fail to meet minimum energy efficiency standards, with approximately 550 properties in the borough estimated to be non-compliant. The council has issued five financial penalties to date, with fines reach...

Artificial intelligence, political upheavals and labor market volatility are all weighing on consumers this spring. Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather explains how agents can help.

Mike Fawaz said he is departing Rocket Pro after roughly 15 years with the company and plans to announce his next steps in March, he said Monday.

Retirement savings represent about one-quarter of financial assets for the typical working adult, while home equity accounts for one-third.

Michelle Bowman used a major industry forum to argue that Basel capital rules have helped to drive mortgage lending and servicing away from banks — and that it’s time to reconsider that approach.

<p>The number of buy-to-let companies registered in the UK reached 443,272 by the end of 2025, representing a near five-fold increase since 2016. New company formations rose 8% year-on-year, with more than three-quarters of new buy-to-let purchases now made through limited companies as landlords see...

Converging forces reshape the industry The real estate market is experiencing a once-in-a-generation disruption, driven by forces that are fundamentally reshaping the role of agents and brokers. Semi-private deal networks, a growing class of small investors, legal and regulatory shifts, and intensif...