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Estate agency hiring stays strong with nearly 1,300 live vacancies
Analysis by eXp UK found around 1,274 estate agency vacancies advertised on Reed, with London accounting for almost a third of roles despite subdued market conditions.
Estate Agents Sitting on Untapped CRM Data, Kerfuffle Research Finds
New Kerfuffle research suggests most agency leaders believe their CRM databases hold untapped revenue, while many fear losing vital records when migrating systems.
Pymm and Co Relocates to Larger Norwich HQ After 20 Years at Ber Street
Norwich estate agency Pymm and Co has moved to larger premises at 46 Rose Lane after 20 years at Ber Street, following its acquisition of Starkings & Watson Lettings.
UK Property Market: Behind the Headlines — Listings, Sales and Fall-Throughs in Week 36
Weekly data shows new listings ahead of last year, but gross and net sales trailing 2025, with a growing gap between asking and agreed asking prices.
Any New Help to Buy Must Tackle Deposit Barriers, Warns Former Scheme Director
A Government review finds Help to Buy delivered £25.1bn in social value but struggled in expensive areas. A former scheme director says any successor must focus on deposit barriers.
Buyers risk mistaking AI information for sound judgement, warns buying agent
Rob Fanshawe of Property Vision warns homebuyers may cost themselves thousands by treating AI-generated research as a substitute for market knowledge and professional judgement.
Government Reforms Could Cut Property Fall-Throughs to One in 20
New analysis suggests homebuying reforms could reduce fall-throughs to fewer than 5% of transactions, with freeholds reaching exchange in around 30 days.
Estate agency vacancies near 1,300 across England, new data reveals
New analysis by EXP shows estate agency job vacancies in England are close to 1,300, with London accounting for almost a third of advertised roles.
Bank of England warns Britain must brace for interest rate rises
The Bank of England has warned that interest rates are likely to rise, with Governor Andrew Bailey citing energy prices and inflation pressures.
NRLA to join Cheshire West and Chester council briefing on Renters Rights Act
Cheshire West and Chester council is holding a landlord forum on the Renters Rights Act on Thursday September 24, organised with the NRLA.
Government May Ease Controversial Holiday Lets Thresholds
A consultation is underway that may ease pressure on holiday let landlords, with the current 252-day availability and 182-day booking thresholds under review.
Reading Council to Detail Rent Guarantee Scheme Incentives for Landlords
Reading Borough Council is inviting landlords to learn about its rent guarantee scheme and the incentives on offer for those who sign up.