Agent aims to reduce potential homelessness by selling with …
Amanda Jarvis-Doyle has spent more than ten years working in the property industry but in August launched her own business selling properties with tenants in situ, as well as offering traditional estate agency services.
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.
2025 predictions for residential property investment
Of greater concern was the immediate 2% increase (from 3% to 5%) in Stamp Duty on the purchase of a second home which will add a further £10,000 in Stamp Duty costs to the purchase of a £500,000 home, or £400,000 to a £20m portfolio purchase.
Zoopla: ‘Price sensitive buyers have returned to the market’
Buyers and sellers returned to the market over 2024 building a sales pipeline 30% larger than a year ago, Zoopla claims. The portal’s December House Price Index found there are 283,000 homes worth £104bn progressing to a sale in 2025.
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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.
Navigating economic shifts in estate agency
The necessity of lowering wage bills. The wage bill often represents one of the most significant overheads for estate agency owners. With the current economic climate dictating an upward salary trend and the legislative push towards higher minimum wages, the traditional operational model has become financially unsustainable for many.
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 ...
London exodus hits decade low – research
The rate of London outmigration has slowed to the lowest level since 2013, research shows. Analysis by Hamptons has revealed that Londoners purchased 5.7% of homes sold outside the capital in 2024, down from a peak of 8.2% in 2022 and 7.8% last year.
2025 – Predictions for the Private Rental Sector
As we approach 2025, the lettings industry is entering a phase marked by stabilisation and opportunity. Rental inflation has slowed to an average of 3-4% for new lets, reflecting the effects of affordability constraints; renters’ budgets are beginning to limit how much rents can rise.