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Agents address skills shortage with automation and AI – even as real estate job growth rate slows

Agents across the UK are turning to AI and automation to combat a skills shortage in the industry, according to analysis by leading PropTech provider Reapit. This comes as the number of payrolled people working in real estate is growing at its slowest pace since the COVID-19 pandemic.

The company's inaugural Property Outlook Report 2025 reveals that most agencies that are hiring are struggling...

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Top Benefits of Using Heavy-Duty Fibreglass Roofing Kits for Long-Lasting Roofs

If you’re looking for a roofing solution that offers longevity and reliability, Apex Fibreglass Roofing’s heavy-duty fibreglass roofing kits are the answer. These kits are designed to withstand harsh weather conditions, require minimal upkeep, and deliver enhanced durability, making them a go-to choice for residential and commercial properties.

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Workplace Fire Safety: Responsibilities and Best Practices for Property Owners

Fire safety is not just a legal requirement in the workplace—it’s a critical aspect of protecting both employees and business assets. Property owners and business leaders must understand who holds the responsibility for fire safety and how to implement effective measures. In this blog, experts at Midland Fire Security Services explore the key roles, essential fire safety solutions, and the...

Local Brough housebuilder shares tips to sell your home and move before Christmas

For those who are looking to move into a new home before Christmas, local housebuilder Barratt and David Wilson Homes advises that now is the time to begin the process.

According to a new study by Rightmove, it takes an average of 71 days to find a buyer for a home1, which is even before the involvement of estate agents and solicitors.

To help reduce this timeframe and...

Back to School: Family Homes Launch this September at The Quarry

The recently opened Lime Wood Primary School has quickly become the heart of The Quarry, a growing neighbourhood in Erith, South-East London. In its first year, the school has seen an enthusiastic response from local families. With 108 pupils now enrolled, including 58 children transitioning to Year 1 and 50 new Reception students the school is set to grow year on year, eventually becoming a...

How can estate agents best cultivate trust during the selling process?

The latest research by eXp UK , the platform for personal estate agents and estate agency businesses, has shown just how important the perception of trust is between home sellers and their estate agent, as well as which areas of the home selling process help to cultivate this trust.

The survey of over 1,000 UK home sellers to have sold a home over the last 12 months found 95% thought...

Construction and Property Development sector set to bounce back strongly in 2025 following shrinkage in 2024

The total market size of the construction and property development sector is forecast to bounce back strongly in 2025 after suffering the third consecutive year of declines in 2024.

Following a tough three years for the property development and construction industry that has seen both dwellings starts and lending decline, specialist lending expert, Rangewell , believes that there are...

Cornish housing market stalls, but buyers still need 10 x earnings to buy a home

The latest research from over-50s property specialists, Regency Living , has revealed that despite boasting the fifth most affordable average house price in the South West, those looking to purchase property in Cornwall are facing a tough task, with the average house price sitting at over ten times the average income in the area.

The research by Regency Living analysed current...

Nottingham Estate Agency sells houses for the cost of £1

Comfort Estates , a Nottingham-based estate agency, recently made headlines with the successful launch of its new sales department, offering a remarkable opportunity for homeowners to sell their properties for just £1 on the opening day.

Held two months ago, the sales launch was nothing short of extraordinary, featuring an exciting array of activities, including food, drinks, a...

Tarn Homes Mornings Mill in Willingdon, East Sussex

Initial Reserved Matters application approved after Tarn Homes acquire 73-hectare site in Willingdon, East Sussex

The initial reserved matters application for Mornings Mill in Willingdon, East Sussex has been approved. The application follows the acquisition of this 73-hectare site by Tarn Homes; this £350m mixed-used scheme will comprise:

700 private and affordable homes
8,600 sqm of retail and commercial space
Assisted living, care, and medical facilities

Housing market on course for bumper decade of homebuyer activity

New research by material Information and digital property pack provider, Moverly , reveals that so far this decade, there has already been a significant increase in the average number of transactions seen across the property market on a monthly basis, signalling that despite the recent challenges of higher interest rates, we're seeing a more buoyant market when compared to the previous decade...

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