Zoopla expands its campaign championing estate agents

Plans for five new towns have been ditched with only three ‘breaking ground’ before the end of this Parliament, a Government minister has confirmed. Speaking on Radio 4’s Today programme, the housing and planning minister Matthew Pennycook confirmed that the number of proposed sites has been reduced to seven locations. It is down from a…

I genuinely see so much opportunity for the forward-thinking estate agent who is prepared to face up to these changing market conditions. Author: Gemma Discover more from Sovereign Prime Property Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe

Tech-driven real estate brokerage, Harding Green, has announced the appointment of new Partner, Steven Schiller. With more than 30 years’ experience at the forefront of London’s residential property market, Steven previously worked at Behr and Butchoff from 1995 through to 2012, and has since gone on to hold senior roles at respected firms including Preston…

Homebuyers paid £15.2billion in Stamp Duty in 2025 to 2026, up £1.3billion – or 9.2% – on the previous year, as more buyers were drawn into the tax following last year’s threshold changes. Coventry Building Society, which analysed HMRC data, says the increase is the result of the nil-rate threshold reverting from £250,000 to £125,000…

Conservativess use Opposition Day debate to renew pledge to scrap the tax and call on Treasury to outline plans to ‘ungum’ the housing market Author: Gemma Discover more from Sovereign Prime Property Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe

First-time buyers will be eligible for interest-free loans worth £10,000 under a new shared-equity scheme set up by the Scottish Government. The First Homes Fund, which will contribute towards a deposit, will be open to first-time buyers purchasing a new-build or older property up to a value of £300,000. It is expected the first phase…