Nine strategies distinguish top estate agency websites
Analysis of high-performing estate agency websites reveals distinct strategies that separate them from competitors, according to industry observations. While most agency sites share similar layouts and content at first glance,…
Inherited property faces £120,000 tax bill under reforms
Property owners and investors could face substantially higher capital gains tax bills on inherited assets if proposed reforms are implemented, according to analysis from wealth manager Rathbones. The research examines…
Stamp duty costs deter homeowners from moving, data shows
Stamp duty costs are preventing homeowners from moving, according to analysis from property portal Zoopla, with bills reaching five figures across southern England. Richard Donnell, Executive Director at Zoopla, said…
Winkworth appoints Oracle Group for national PR strategy
Estate agency franchise Winkworth has appointed The Oracle Group to manage its public relations and communications strategy across its UK and international operations. The appointment marks a strategic move by…
FCA opened single mortgage fraud investigation in 2025
The Financial Conduct Authority opened just one enforcement investigation into mortgage fraud in 2025, according to Freedom of Information data obtained by client due diligence platform Thirdfort. The figure marks…
Mortgage industry calls for policy reform as 3.5m locked out
The mortgage lending industry has called for policy intervention to address barriers preventing an estimated 3.5 million households from accessing homeownership, according to the Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA). The…
New build housing listings fall to lowest level since 2017
The number of new build housing developments listed for sale has fallen to its lowest level since 2017, according to data from property portal Rightmove. The figures, which exclude retirement…
Cladding funding extended to low-rise buildings
The Government has announced an extension of cladding funding to buildings under 11 metres, marking the first time dangerous cladding will be removed from low-rise structures. The funding will be…
South-facing gardens command £20,000 premium despite heat
South-facing gardens continue to command a price premium of approximately £20,000, or 7%, despite homeowners increasingly avoiding outdoor spaces during recent heatwaves, according to research from estate agent Yopa. The…
CJ Hole relocates Burnham-on-Sea branch to new premises
Estate agency CJ Hole has relocated its Burnham-on-Sea branch to new premises in Somerset, marking the 12th office for franchise owner Chris Hill across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.…