Basis explained: The tax term every listing agent should understand
Basis is the unglamorous arithmetic that decides how much of your equity you keep when the tax man comes calling, America Foy writes.
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Fathom and Bed Bath & Beyond parent scrap merger deal
The companies said in a news release Monday that their respective boards had mutually agreed to terminate the transaction.
Mid-October deadline looms for pre-Christmas property sales
Properties must be listed by 16th October to have a realistic chance of securing a sale agreement before Christmas, according to new analysis of UK housing market data. Research shows the current aver
Kent estate agency acquires rival’s lettings portfolio
Guildcrest Estates has acquired Frederick & Co Property Services, a Thanet-based lettings business, adding approximately 150 managed properties to its portfolio across Kent. The transaction forms
Rightmove launches podcast series for estate agents
Rightmove has partnered with property industry commentator Silvia Eldawi to launch a podcast series aimed at estate agents across the UK. The podcast features 40 episodes with 10 agency leaders coveri
Industry body calls for end to local landlord licensing
Propertymark has called for local landlord licensing schemes to be scrapped once England's national landlord register becomes operational. The trade body argues that current local schemes create unnec
New landlord database to cost £65 per property annually
The National Residential Landlords Association has criticised the upcoming private rental database, describing the £65 annual fee per property as disproportionate to the service provided. The database
Specialist lender approves £160,000 buy-to-let after decline
Specialist lender Rely has approved a £160,000 buy-to-let mortgage for a first-time landlord purchasing an £865,000 London property, after the application was rejected by another lender. The loan repr
Developer secures £1.9m to convert Bath office to flats
A developer has secured a £1.9m refurbishment bridging loan from Aspen Bridging to convert a Grade I listed office building in Bath city centre into five residential apartments. The financing structur
This agent hasn’t self-promoted since 2011. Here’s her secret
On this episode, Erin Bradley breaks down how real estate referrals follow impact, not effort, and shares the mindset shift that ends call reluctance for good.
Condo prices stall across the US — not just in Florida — analysis shows
Condos are sitting for longer than houses before selling, which wasn't the case before the pandemic. Inman takes a closer look at the data.
Green Party proposes three-year rent cap for private sector
The Green Party has proposed a three-year cap on private rental increases, limiting rises to the lowest of inflation, wage growth or 2%. Industry bodies have criticised the policy, citing evidence fro
Separation season: The Q4 game plan to set up your best year ever
Finish this year strong while building momentum for 2027 with this detailed plan for lead generation and lead nurturing from Jimmy Burgess.
Prime London property prices fall up to 25% from peak
Property prices in prime central London areas have declined significantly, with some neighbourhoods experiencing drops of more than 25% from their previous peaks. Inner London boroughs recorded an 8.3
I signed 30 listings this year. Here’s the email I send before I ever walk through the door
By reaching out to the homeseller before your listing appointment, Krystopher Benyamein writes, you give them a chance to get to know you and the service you provide.
Prime London property prices fall up to 25% from peak
Property prices in prime central London areas have declined significantly, with some neighbourhoods experiencing drops of more than 25% from their previous peaks. Inner London boroughs recorded an 8.3
The real estate reality TV to watch this fall (and winter)
Grab your pumpkin spice latte, pick up the remote, and get ready: Here's what to watch this season, plus what's coming once the new year hits.
Interactive dashboard: Explore results of September’s Intel survey
How are real estate pros using AI today, and do they trust it? We break down the data by region and brokerage type, and show how sentiment has shifted over time.
House price to earnings ratio falls to lowest since 2015
The house price to earnings ratio in Britain has fallen to 7.3, its lowest level since 2015, according to research by Lloyds. Average property prices increased by 0.5% to £299,131 while average earnin
UK house price growth slows to 0.8% in September
Annual house price growth in the UK halved to 0.8% in September, marking the weakest rate of expansion since December 2025, according to Nationwide. Average house prices declined 0.2% monthly to £274,
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