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Proptech funding topped $1 billion in February as venture capital shifted toward fewer, larger bets, even as early-stage startups continued attracting investment.

Agents and leaders have long been skeptical of Compass' bid to disrupt local MLSs. But the latest proposal might have legs, according to an Intel Index survey.

<p>A landlord in Lambeth has been ordered to pay £30,600 to four tenants following a tribunal ruling over an unlicensed House in Multiple Occupation with fire safety deficiencies. Rebecca Elizabeth Fong operated a three-storey property on Camberwell New Road without the required HMO licence between ...

<p>UK households face renewed financial pressure as rising energy costs and persistent inflation threaten to delay anticipated interest rate cuts following the Chancellor's Spring Forecast. The combination of elevated mortgage rates, increased energy bills, and rising unemployment is expected to shi...

<p>Councils have collected just a quarter of the total fines issued to them, meaning a sizeable proportion of rogue landlords are being let off the hook. Between 2023/24 and 2024/25 of 285 English councils, a total of almost £30 million in civil penalties were imposed on private landlords, amounting...

<p>Homemovers and second-time buyers are prioritising low loan-to-value mortgages with terms spanning five years, Moneyfactscompare.co.uk research shows. Some 45% are looking for fixed terms of five years or more. Searches are heavily concentrated at lower LTV tiers among existing borrowers, with mo...

Experts say the challenge for real estate and mortgage professionals is interpreting signals without overreacting to short-term fluctuations.

2026 demand data is positive, but Iran-driven energy costs, 15% tariffs, and Fed hawks could push mortgage rates above 6.25%.

Onity Group will rebrand PHH Mortgage as Onity Mortgage in March 2026, unifying its servicing and originations platform under a single brand.

<p>The government has chosen to delay the reforms to Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings to the second half of 2027 after consulting with industry insiders. Previously there were plans to change EPCs by October 2026, but the government decided this timeline was too ambitious. The current si...

Pending sales rose to 63,971 versus 61,143 in 2025, inventory ended at 844,011, and price cuts were 39.57% versus 41%.

<p>Estate agency group eXp Realty has launched in to Luxembourg, one of the most internationally connected property markets in the world. The group has appointed a veteran of the market, Karim Layouni, to lead its expansion. He was a broker and manager at RE/MAX in Luxembourg for 11 years, operating...

<p>Plans have been submitted for a 240-home development in Warrington from Habiko, a partnership between Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC), Muse and Homes England. Warrington Borough Council will consider the proposal at Academy Way, which is in the town centre to the south east of the Time Square...

The mortgage industry doesn’t stand still—and neither can the professionals who wish to succeed within it. The ability to adapt and respond to changing conditions and circumstances has long separated thriving loan officers from those who struggle to meet their goals.

Mortgage rates and the median listing price are down while active inventory is up year over year, but more positive movement may be required for hesitant buyers this spring.

Can changing your gender on LinkedIn lead to a measurable increase in traffic and visibility? Rachael Hite set out to find out.

Standing still is not a strategy, Compass team lead Angela Morsa writes. Compass is bringing necessary new innovations to the practice of real estate.

The Do-Not-Call list isn't the barrier many agents assume. Coach Darryl Davis breaks down the law — and why avoiding these calls hurts both you and the seller.

Lending expert Sofia Nadjibi offers insight for creating stronger buyer offers and greater negotiating leverage.