A free-to-list portal says the costs of listing on the established sites – especially Rightmove – are contributing to estate agencies going bust. “Property portals make money by charging to list on their site, regardless…
Average house prices in the UK grew by 2.9% in February compared to last year, according to Rightmove. The latest figures from the online property website revealed that average house prices have risen by…
A new study suggests cash buyers secure lower sale prices than mortgaged purchasers – but is that really the case? The survey by comparison site GetAgent looked at the average price paid by cash buyers over…
A high profile and widely-respected estate agent is predicting a huge demographic change to one of the country’s wealthiest enclaves – Mayfair. Peter Wetherell, whose agency Wetherell entered into a partnership with London chain Dexters…
A prominent consumer group says homes sold precisely 14 days after first being listed typically achieve the best price – closest to asking. Homes selling in this short period typically get 99.4 per cent of…
The government will not announce a Mansion Tax at next month’s Budget. It was first reported by the Sunday Telegraph a week ago, quoting two separate sources saying the idea was being considered by both the…
A challenger portal says agents should reduce their reliance on the likes of Rightmove and Zoopla by using smaller rival portals as part of a wider marketing strategy for their listings. Babek Ismayil, founder and…
One of Britain’s most experienced estate agents says there’s no alternative to Rightmove, and the portal’s relationship with the industry is not worse in principle than any other supplier in a strong position. Lee Wainwright…
Boris Johnson is considering introducing a mansion tax for high value homes according to a Sunday newspaper. The Telegraph – citing two separate but unnamed sources – says the measure is being considered as a…
New research suggests the internet and broadband coverage have become even more important to buyers and tenants. The study – involving 228 housing professionals and 2,000 homeowners or renters – shows that 86 per cent…
