Breaking Property News 20/02/25
Daily bite-sized proptech and property news in partnership with Proptech-X. Roome celebrates four years of helping students and growing universities’ revenue James Buck, co-founder of Roome sums up the 48-month journey so far, ‘Four years ago, we launched an app Owen Redman and I wished we had at university – a tool to make shared living not…
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Tenants Struggle as Shortage of Rental Housing Continues
Private sector tenants are continuing to struggle as new data highlights an ongoing shortage of homes to rent. Almost eight in ten landlords (77 per cent) across England and Wales reported strong demand from prospective tenants in the final quarter of 2024 according to research from Pegasus Insights. The data, compiled for the National Residential…
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New Platform Will Make Tackling Criminal Landlords Easier
Private sector tenants will find it easier to hold criminal landlords to account thanks to a new online platform being launched in Parliament today. The ‘My Housing Issue’ Gateway, designed by the TDS Charitable Foundation, will ensure tenants know where to take complaints related to rented housing. Research by the Foundation has found that 50…
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Continued growth recorded in auctioneering sector – Propertymark Auction Barometer
53% of members said that the number of lots exceeding their reserve price increased in Q4 2024 compared to the previous quarter. Only 12% reported a decrease. The highest percentage of those surveyed (41%) said that the number of lots available (for all auction types) increased in Q4 2024 in comparison to Q3. Members reported…
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Optimism in commercial sector reflected in Propertymark’s latest Commercial Outlook
83% of Propertymark Commercial Agent members predict supply in the Land and Yards sector to remain static. 53% of members forecast the Industrial Sector supply will increase. 27% anticipate supply in the Office Sector to increase and 45% stated no change. There seems to be an increasing sense of optimism in the commercial sector, as…
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Foxtons Lettings Market Index – January 2025
London rental market sees seasonal January resurgence as supply and demand rebalance, Foxtons data shows This January, demand for rental properties increased 83% from December 2024 There was a 51% increase in volume of listings coming to market from December 2024 The average rent in January 2025 increased 2% from January 2024 As…
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How to Find an Experienced Wedding Photographer in Greece
Choosing the Right Photographer Your wedding day is one of the most important moments of your life, and capturing it perfectly requires an experienced photographer. Greece offers stunning locations, from whitewashed villages to breathtaking sunsets. But how do you find the right professional to document your big day? Research and Recommendations Start by researching online….
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ONS House Price Index – Thoughts from the Industry
Main points of the ONS House Price Index for February Average UK private rents increased by 8.7% in the 12 months to January 2025 (provisional estimate); this is down from 9.0% in the 12 months to December 2024. Average rents increased to £1,375 (8.8%) in England, £780 (8.4%) in Wales and £995 (6.2%) in Scotland,…
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Shaun Adams: Rightmove fees up 18% annually?!
Following lively discussions on the Estate Agency Facebook group, we asked Shaun Adams to share some viewpoints on the gossip spreading towards the 18% price increase of Rightmove: Q: Please give us a brief introduction to yourself and your history in the property industry. My name is Shaun Adams, and I started in this…
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Zoopla Figures on Stamp Duty Change – Thoughts from the Industry
Following the release of Zoopla’s latest figures on the upcoming stamp duty changes and the impacts on First Time Buyers here are some thoughts from the Industry. Toby Leek, NAEA Propertymark President: “The increase in Stamp Duty charges from April is clearly going to impact buyers in some parts of the country more than…
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Simple upgrades you can make in 2025 to maximise rental income
By Allison Thompson, National Lettings Managing Director, Leaders We know that tenants are generally prepared to pay more to rent a home that is a step above most of what’s out there in the market. So, in addition to ensuring your property is safe and comfortable, it’s worth making an effort to offer a better…
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5 Smart Ways to Secure Your Child’s Financial Future (Without Just Relying on Savings)
Did you know raising a child in the UK costs over a quarter of a million pounds? This includes university costs, inflation, and unexpected expenses. For many families, these rising costs mean delaying purchasing a home, reducing vacations, or even sacrificing retirement savings to secure a promising future for their child. While traditional savings accounts…
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