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Fix-and-flip investor optimism rose sharply, yet Q4 2025 sales volume dropped to the lowest since 2015, a recent survey found.

After a weekend of crazy headlines and a stock sell-off on Monday morning, bond yields are close to hitting 4% again, but mortgage rates are back under 6% once again, which is the multiyear low in recent history.

CAR is rolling out Ethica AI’s VoicePilot via REBS, enabling agents to draft select CAR forms by voice inside zipForms workflows.

<p>Estate and letting agency owners are being advised to implement systematic processes to reduce their personal involvement in day-to-day operations. Industry consultant Rachel Ollington has identified patterns where agency principals remain central to all business decisions, from contractor approv...

<p>Buy-to-let landlords are showing higher levels of preparedness for Making Tax Digital for income tax than sole traders, according to research commissioned by Wolters Kluwer Tax &#038; Accounting. The study found that 80% of landlords reported feeling ready for the changes ahead of the April 2026 ...

<p>A tenancy deposit adjudication has awarded a landlord £150 of a claimed £180 for garden restoration costs following a two-year tenancy. The case highlights the distinction between seasonal growth and tenant neglect in rental property maintenance disputes.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.prop...

<p>Graham Lawes has returned to Felicity J Lord as estate agency director, 20 years after leaving the Spicerhaart-owned London brand. Chestertons and Homes England have also announced senior appointments.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/news/senior-appointments-announced-across...

Culture isn’t what you say you value, coach Verl Workman writes. It’s what your real estate team experiences when you’re not in the room.

Fathom Realty President Lori Muller writes that, while production may keep your business moving, alignment with the right leadership determines how far you grow — and whether that growth lasts.

<p>Demand for rental insurance products increased by 41% between September and December last year, according to data from lettings platform Goodlord. A survey of 234 letting agents and landlords found that 76% said the Renters' Rights Act had increased their likelihood of taking out insurance.</p> <...

<p>Estate agent salaries increased by 8% to an average of £27,000 in 2024-25, according to ONS data analysis. The property industry experienced a 2.6% decline in job numbers during the same period, as minimum wage increases prompt agencies to favour experienced staff over junior hires.</p> <p>The po...

<p>Bristol City Council has opened a public consultation on its proposed financial penalty framework for landlords who breach housing regulations, ahead of new enforcement powers under the Renters' Rights Act taking effect in May 2026. The consultation runs until 30 March and seeks input from tenant...

<p>Finance broker Arc &#038; Co. has arranged an £8.22 million development facility for the construction of five residential properties in Oxfordshire, completing the transaction within three weeks of credit approval. The broker was approached in early November 2025 by a developer requiring ground-u...

<p>Zoopla has acquired Newhomesforsale.co.uk, a UK property portal specialising in new-build homes. The platform, founded in 1998, works with over 200 developers and generates approximately 170,000 leads annually.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/news/zoopla-acquires-new-homes-p...

United Real Estate launched BullseyeAI, a platform with AI agents for contact updates, follow ups, and email campaigns at no extra cost.

Rates could see sharper movements on Wednesday after Trump’s State of the Union address as the president is expected to address a number of issues related to housing.

A Florida magistrate judge recommended dismissing CT Realtors, Smart MLS, and WeSERV from the Zea suit for lack of jurisdiction.

<p>Full-stack AI flexible workspace provider infinitSpace has been named an FD International Gazelle 2026 (“FD Gazelle Internationaal 2026”). The recognition by Het Financieele Dagblad highlights infinitSpace’s strong international growth and the scalability of its AI-driven model beyond the Netherl...

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The Launch Bond® accelerates MUD reimbursements in Texas, reducing financing costs and boosting IRR by over 3 points for developers and builders.