Reactions to the expected BoE interest rate cut have been positive, but also cautious about forecast property market recovery
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Independent estate agency Carter Shaw agreed to change a ‘misleading’ advert after a complaint led to an investigation by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). Carter Shaw, based in Poole, Dorset (main picture), which incorporates Barton Property management specialists and has been in business for over 15 years, accepted that the wording in the ad could…
The UK auction market posted another month of impressive growth in July, with over 4,500 lots offered, up 3.6% on last year, and raising £662.4 million. However, it’s residential activity that continues to prop up the auction market’s resilience. Essential Information Group’s (EIG)latest report shows that, across the country, the number of lots offered rose…
One of the key findings from this month’s data across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland is that, over the long term since 2005, Scotland is the only nation where average property price growth has consistently outpaced inflation, which has averaged around 2.85% per year over the same period. Based on the latest ONS HPI…
Residential property auctions helped drive a notable uplift in UK auction market activity in November 2025, with Essential Information Group (EIG) data showing strong year-on-year increases in both lots sold and total value realised for homes. According to the latest EIG property auction newsletter, residential lots offered rose to 2,635 in November – up 16.6%…
Housing Secretary Steve Reed has accused the Green Party of hypocrisy on housing, claiming it publicly champions renters while trying to block new developments. Speaking ahead of May’s local elections, Reed told the Evening Standard: “The Greens talk about the housing crisis, but when it comes to actually building homes, they oppose, delay or vote…
New evidence reveals the impact of rumours about tax changes in the Budget on the property market. Listings are down and withdrawals are up, according to research by AI specialist data firm PriceHubble. Speculation After speculation began in August, there were 6.1% fewer new property listings than in the first half of the month, and…
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