The latest survey of UK prime residential agents by AgentWise has found that referrals, agent relationships and existing databases are playing a far greater role in generating high-end buyer enquiries, as prime agents go 'off portal', highlighting the continued importance of collaboration within the prime property market.
AgentWise surveyed its member agents operating within the UK's...
New research from Lyons Bowe solicitors reveals that Britain's homebuyers have little tolerance for poor communication during the conveyancing process, with buyers increasingly expecting same-day updates, prompt responses, and swift notification of any issues that could impact their purchase.
The survey of current and recent homebuyers who have purchased a property within the last...
Jonathan Samuels, CEO of specialist lender, Octane Capital, believes that whilst the continuation of escalating tensions in the Middle East have driven a notable increase in swap rates and mortgage pricing in recent months, the broader lending landscape remains relatively stable when viewed over a longer timeframe.
Octane Capital analysed average daily swap rates since the start of...
New research from UK Property Development (UKPD) suggests that artificial intelligence could be poised to reshape the homebuying journey, with a quarter of recent homebuyers believing AI-powered search will soon overtake traditional property portals as the primary tool for finding a home.
The findings come from a survey of 500 homeowners who purchased a property within the past 12...
More than one in three scheme-backed homes already sold as affordability pressures continue to drive buyer demand
The latest analysis from London estate agent Benham and Reeves has revealed that homes offering buyers additional support through affordability and purchasing schemes remain in strong demand, despite accounting for less than 2% of available housing stock across Great...
As a first-time buyer, the process of securing your first property can be a demanding and testing journey - one that will probably make you reconsider whether moving out is actually worth it. There are several organisations in the UK, like banks and local councils, that aim to make the buying process smoother, but even with their help, you can still find yourself up against unexpected...
The latest market insight from House Buyer Bureau has revealed how a short lease can slash the value of a property by almost £200,000, whilst also making it significantly harder to sell due to reduced mortgage availability and a shrinking pool of potential buyers.
House Buyer Bureau analysed current listings of properties held on a lease with fewer than 80 years remaining, comparing...
The latest insight from quick sale specialists, House Buyer Bureau , has found that the most common reason homeowners choose a quick sale is no longer financial hardship, ill health, or the death of a loved one, but the desire to keep their onward move on track in an increasingly uncertain housing market.
The internal data from House Buyer Bureau analysed the reason cited by home...
The latest market insight from House Buyer Bureau has revealed six common issues that could see a homeowner's property deemed unmortgageable by lenders, drastically reducing the pool of potential buyers and making it far harder to sell on the open market.
House Buyer Bureau analysed some of the most common reasons properties fail lender criteria, alongside the potential impact these...
Estate agency Glad Stones iad says it is already seeing stronger financial returns after transitioning to a new operating structure designed to reduce the overhead burden traditionally associated with running an independent agency.
The Plymouth-based business joined iad UK in December 2025 while retaining its existing local identity and high street presence, moving into a self-...
