OnTheMarket: ‘We are the UK’s fastest growing property portal’
OnTheMarket (OTM) has staked a claim to being the fastest growing property portal in the UK since its acquisition by CoStar Group. Using Similarweb data, OTM said it has seen a 90% increase in total visits in the 12 months to September 2024 compared with Zoopla and Rightmove which experienced a 9% and 1% decline respectively.
What Labour’s Renters Rights Bill means for landlords…. and what …
When Rishi Sunak’s government pulled the plug on the Renters (Reform) Bill just before the general election, everybody knew it would be just a matter of time before Labour resurrected much of the proposed legislation.
Leeds agent branches out
North Residential is celebrating a successful 2024 with its second new branch opening of the year, newly appointed directors and an exceptional first year operating in North Leeds.
Halifax: UK housing market beat expectations in 2024 - but how …
House price growth will be slower in 2025 at 3%, Halifax predicts. The lender has released its annual forecasts for 2025, suggesting that mortgage affordability will remain an issues, particularly as interest rate cuts are likely to be slower than expected.
Revealed! The type of homeowners most likely to sell
Homeowners in the UK who sold their home in the past 18 months spent an average of nine years in the property, research suggests. The data is useful for agents looking to target new prospects.
Lomond unveils major agency acquisition - estateagenttoday.co.uk
Lee Watts, founder and managing director of KFH, said: “During the past 45 years we have grown the KFH brand across London under our own steam, underpinned by great people delivering excellent service with care.
Zoopla: ‘Lower Stamp Duty changes will limit 2025 house price …
Stamp Duty changes will hold back house price growth next year, Zoopla claims. The thresholds for the property tax are set to drop from £425,000 to £300,000 for first-time buyers and from £250,000 to £125,000 for homemovers in April 2025.
How to Become a Real Estate Agent in the UK
Are you drawn to the dynamic world of property? Becoming a real estate agent could be the perfect career path for you. Known for its potential in terms of both career growth and financial reward, entering the UK real estate market requires a strategic approach.
Nationwide: UK house prices rose in 2024 but Stamp Duty …
Average house prices rose by 4.7% last year but could be more volatile in 2025 due to the expected Stamp Duty rush, Nationwide claims. The latest Nationwide House Price Index shows average property prices finished 2024 at £269,426, up 0.7% on a monthly basis. But Nationwide’s chief economist ...
Hamptons: new property market cycle to start in 2025
Hamptons has revised its long-term house price forecasts but expects average property values to grow by 3% next year. The agency brand said that while its 2025 house price growth and transaction forecasts remain unchanged, it has downgraded longer-term growth due to high interest rates and taxes bearing down on the market.