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Agents address skills shortage with automation and AI – even as real estate job growth rate slows

Agents across the UK are turning to AI and automation to combat a skills shortage in the industry, according to analysis by leading PropTech provider Reapit. This comes as the number of payrolled people working in real estate is growing at its slowest pace since the COVID-19 pandemic.

The company's inaugural Property Outlook Report 2025 reveals that most agencies that are hiring are struggling...

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Why House prices are soaring with the end of the stamp duty holiday

HOUSE PRICES RISE FASTER THAN EXPECTED IN AUGUST DESPITE TAPERING OF STAMP DUTY HOLIDAY

House prices in the UK rose by 0.7% in August despite the Stamp Duty holiday being wound down, according to the new Halifax House Price Index (HPI). The consensus forecast by financial analysts was for a smaller 0.4% rise in prices.

From 1st July 2021 most property buyers have only benefited from...

Harvest season could bring house price boost from green-fingered homebuyers

Research by the estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , has revealed one surprising feature that could help sell your home as harvest season approaches.

Whether you’re a farmer or a green-fingered homeowner, late September and early October usually signify the start of the harvest season before the colder winter months.

GetAgent found that for 77% of homebuyers, the...

Larkfleet Group enjoys strong performance

Larkfleet Group , trading as Larkfleet Homes and Allison Homes , has seen a strong trading performance for the year to the end of June 2021.

A statement from John Anderson, Group CEO of Larkfleet Group:

“All parts of the business performed well over the year delivering a strong trading performance for the year ending June 2021. There’s been robust demand for our homes across...

Seasonal cycle suggests house prices won't drop until summer 2022

Research from the national estate agent, Keller Williams UK , explains why UK house price growth could remain buoyant until at least summer 2022.

House prices have reached phenomenal highs since the start of the pandemic, a shortage of supply and ever-increasing demand means homes are selling for handsome sums and at breakneck speed. It has left many industry experts and commentators...

Hatherleigh Regeneration Continues With Land Acquired

WORK on phase two of a regeneration scheme in Hatherleigh is underway after Kingswood Homes acquired a second parcel of land in the Devon town.

Redevelopment of the former cattle market site has been ongoing since late 2019.

Now known as The Market Quarter , once complete the 4.95 hectare scheme will feature 100 homes, a community market and pavilion building, plus children’...

Larkfleet Group proudly sponsor Grantham Tennis Club & Gym

Larkfleet Group is pleased to support the Grantham Tennis Club & Gym through sponsorship of the 10&U Performance programme for the next two years.

Earlier this year, it was announced by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) that funding for 48 Local Player Development Centres (LPDC’s) in Great Britain had been cut. This has had a detrimental impact on Grantham Tennis Club who...

The best locations for new-build availability by the sea

The latest research from Warwick Estates has revealed which coastal locations offer the most new-build availability for those looking to buy by the seaside.

Warwick Estates analysed new-build availability across 45 of the best coastal towns across the nation based on the number of new builds available on the current market as a percentage of all properties listed for sale.

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