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AI property platform can help buyers and renters find dream home

Hutch is delighted to announce the launch of their free, all-in-one property platform at www.joinhutch.com . A significant win for buyers and rental tenants, Hutch uses AI to search across all the major UK property aggregator sites, and alerts users as soon as their ideal property hits the market. This modern portal combines user-preference data with the need to be the first to know about your new home...

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Buying in Spain's a 'Breeze' with Taylor Wimpey España

With the Spanish summer sunshine still within grasping distance of recent memory, but increasingly grey skies here in the UK, it's easy to see why many families consider buying second homes in Spain at this time of year. Enjoying the outdoor lifestyle, with all the associated health benefits, is a great deal simpler when it's not pouring with rain.

Buying a property in Spain, though...

Your poorly performing train station could be costing you £33k on the value of your home

The latest research by eXp UK , the nation's leading self-employed estate agency platform, has revealed that there's a huge £33,000 house price gap between the average home within close proximity to the nation's best and worst performing train stations.

eXp UK analysed the top 20 best and worst train stations across the country based on cancellation rates*, looking at the average...

Park home demand spreads nationwide, as downsizers look for greater certainty and affordability

The latest Park Home Demand Index from over-50s property specialists, Regency Living , has revealed a continued uptick in demand for park homes across England, and particularly strong growth coming in some unexpected areas of the country in the third quarter of 2025.

Regency Living analysed current park home for sale stock across each county of England*, looking at which areas were...

Nearly half of homebuyers move to neighbourhoods they barely know - So how do you find the right home if you aren't familiar with the area?

New research from The Property DriveBuy reveals that nearly half of homebuyers are unfamiliar with their new neighbourhoods before moving in, with more than one in five admitting they visited the area fewer than three times before buying.

The Property DriveBuy surveyed over 1,000 recent UK homebuyers* and found that as many as one in five moved more than 50 miles from their original...

Estate agency sector set for growth in 2025, but rising competition continues to squeeze revenues

The latest analysis from GetAgent Exchange has found that 2025 is set to bring renewed growth for the UK estate agency sector, with both market size and the number of businesses expected to increase, before continuing on an upward trajectory into 2026.

GetAgent Exchange analysed the latest and historic data on the market size of the UK residential real estate agents sector, based on...

Biggest property put-offs could see homebuyers offer £40k less or more - From flying flags to aggressive dog breeds

The latest research from Springbok Properties has revealed the biggest property put-offs that could see buyers offer as much as £40,000 less, if not more, leaving many sellers struggling to achieve their asking price in the current market.

Springbok Properties surveyed over 1,000 UK homebuyers to uncover the biggest property put-offs that are likely to deter a buyer both when it...

Business commentary to Interest Rate

Melanie Pizzey, CEO and Founder of the Global Payroll Alliance, commented:

"The Bank of England's decision to hold rates offers stability, but it won't change the fact that the jobs market is slowing and pay growth is easing.

For employers, steady borrowing costs help with workforce planning, but caution on recruitment and wage rises is set to continue. For employees, that...

Five-Point Plan to Turbocharge Britain's House Building Programme

BRITAIN'S housing market is being hampered by a cycle of delay and undersupply, a leading property expert has warned.

Mish Liyanage , the founder of the Mistoria Group, said solving the issue is a "national mission that requires bold action.

Mr Liyanage has also outlined five steps he believes could help deal with the problem.

He said: "Britain's housing crisis is no longer...

What to Do When Your Home Repairs Keep Being Delayed

For many tenants, reporting a problem in their home is just the start of a long and frustrating process. While landlords are legally obliged to keep their properties safe and in good condition, it is not uncommon for repairs to be delayed, ignored, or only partially completed. What begins as a minor inconvenience – a leaking tap or a broken window – can quickly escalate into a serious issue...

Decline in change of use further constricting housing supply

Jonathan Samuels, CEO of Octane Capital, believes that a decline in conversion projects could ultimately prevent the Government from hitting its ambitious housing delivery targets, as the firm's latest analysis has revealed that the number of homes created through change of use has fallen sharply in the last five years.

Octane Capital analysed official Government figures* on net...

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