Almost a third of total sales in October were to first time buyers according to the National Association of Estate Agents - that’s the highest proportion on record. Some 32 per cent of total sales made were to FTBs, representing a nine per cent rise from September and the...

The number of mortgages in arrears is now at its lowest level since records began more than 20 years ago. Data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders shows that at the end of June there were 92,500 mortgages in arrears of at least 2.5 per cent of the balance. That represents a...

The news that Theresa May will be installed as Prime Minister tomorrow has immediately stabilished the share prices of estate agents and other property companies - and prompted speculation of an interest rate cut later this week. Despite limited direct experience of housing...

It’s all about property presentation; trust me when I say that this is key. Homes are our biggest asset, naturally we expect a good price and yes under the right circumstances it should be possible to get it. Let me tell you if you put your property on the market with the...

Agents have reacted cautiously to a surprisingly-high 2.5 per cent increase in house prices - in just one month - announced by the Land Registry. Although transactions decreased sharply, the average house price in England and Wales now stands at £191,812 - this figure, for...