Estate Agency News

Following on from the success of the NAEA Conference in Bristol, the next NAEA/ ARLA Regional Conference will take place on 23 May 2012 at the Holiday Inn, Barnsley.

Housing Minister, Grant Shapps, has announced that Kevin McCloud has been appointed to support people looking to design and build their own homes

The Queen addressed Parliament on 9 May, opening its second session. She set out the Government’s legislative agenda for the year ahead.

Communities and Local Government Committee Report – Financing New Housing Supply

New figures show enough land has been released to build up to 102,000 homes.

Demand is still there for London's super-prime property. Neither recession, nor stamp duty hikes, have so far dampened demand for the capital’s super-prime property.

Think about winter living even when the sun is shining Key considerations for spring time house sellers

The Land Registry’s House Price Index for March has been published, showing a 0.6% drop in house prices on February.

Building Societies Association Figures – Gross Mortgage Lending by building societies

View the latest UK property market report below, or select previous reports from the left-hand side of the page.

The April 2012 RICS Housing Market Survey highlights a slight reversal in the improved tone to both activity and price indicators.

The NAEA comments on the Queen's Speech

NAEA calls for Scottish Government to make 'full use' of new powers

A large representative of NAEA members met in the Surrey area last week to discuss the rapidly rising cost of listing their properties on the major portals.

CML publish 2011 Annual report

Publication Date Announced for CLG Committee Report on Financing New Housing

Impact of Change in SVR - Which Research

The Financial Services Authority has sent out a warning about 'property hijacking' - the practice whereby fraudsters try to raise mortgages on empty properties that they do not own.

The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) - Stats for March

Against a backdrop of low and stable interest rates, Defaqto has published research on the availability of various types of mortgage

A new report from the Welsh Assembly Communities, Equality and Local Government Committee has called for the Welsh Government’s housing strategy to be re-examined to ensure it is “fit for purpose”, an...

The NAEA offers top tips for buying a home with friends

The Office for National Statistics has published its first house price index, following the transfer of responsibility from the Department for Communities and Local Government.

The NAEA Has been shortlisted for the Award for ASSOCIATION, MARKETING OR AFFINITY ORGANISATION in the PROPERTYdrum B2B Awards 2012!

A rise of 2.9% (£6,798) in April helps national new seller asking prices to reach an all-time high of £243,737

ARLA Mortgages, the online buy-to-let specialist, produces the Property Investor Profile to track developments in the UK buy-to-let mortgage market.

Demand from the important first time buyer market hit a ten-month high in March, according to the latest figures from the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA).

BIS Response to Consumer Protection Consultation

Ken Livingstone Manifesto 2012

IEA Research on Housing affordability

Labour party comment on the green deal

RICS Housing Report - March

The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) - Statistics for February

NAEA comments on 'Empowering and Protecting Consumers', the Government’s response to the consultation on institutional reform.

Please find below further information from the DCLG on the changes to EPC Regulations due to come into effect on Friday 6th April 2012.

Number 10 Press Release – Right to Buy The Prime Minister will today ‘announce’ a reinvigorated Right to Buy.

The Department for Communities and Local Government has published details of the new-look EPCs.

Building Magazine is reporting that the Government’s flagship NewBuy scheme has stalled, and that the Treasury is in urgent talks as lenders delay roll-out of the scheme.

Nationwide House Price Index – March

Responses to the National Planning Policy Framework

Housing Minister, Grant Shapps,has announced what he has described as a 'Portas-Plus' response from the Government to help breathe life into Britain's under-used High Streets

Property sales rose to their highest level in four months during February, according to estate agents. The NAEA Market Report for February showed an increase in the number of sales made at member bran...

Increasing Property Appeal in a Tough Market Estate agent advice on helping your home stand out THE National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) is advising sellers on practical ways to maxim...

Budget Summary Spring 2012

Wendy Evans-Scott, President of the National Association of Estate Agents, has commented on today's budget.

The Chairman of the National Federation of Property Professionals (which includes NAEA, ARLA, ICBA and NAVA), Mark Hayward, today confirmed that Group Chief Executive Peter Bolton King has announced h...

The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) today urged the Chancellor to guarantee no new property taxes in this Parliament ahead of next week’s Budget.

Policy and Political Report - 5th – 11th March 2012

NFoPP Awarding Body would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the people who have successfully achieved their full Level 3 Sales qualifications between Monday 5th March and Friday 9th March ...

Financial jargon confuses home buyers

Policy and Political Report 27 February – 4 March 2012

Registration for the NFoPP Awarding Body Level 4 Certificate in Sale of Residential Property is now open. Visit the NFoPP Awarding Body website to find out more:

Recent criminal convictions a reminder to make sure owners rights are protected A land registry worker and a conveyancing solicitor have recently been sentenced to between 3-4 years custody each fo...

Alternative Business Structures- threat or opportunity? The Legal Services Act 2007 allowed for the introduction of Alternative Business Structures which will permit external ownership of, and invest...

EPC Regulation update 12th March 2012

On International Women’s Day Estate Agents call for more women to enter the industry as new figures show only a quarter are female

Surveyors increasingly optimistic about housing market

More First Time Buyers (FTBs) came through estate agents’ doors than at any point in the previous eight months, according to the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA).

Tips for converting commercial property to residential. The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) today calls on the Government to consider the option of transforming vacant high street retail ...

Estate agents today issued a reminder to all first time buyers that the Government’s holiday on Stamp Duty Land Tax will come to an end in two months’ time, on Saturday 24th March 2012.

Interest in UK property rose during December bucking previous winter trends, according to estate agents. The market report for December showed an increase in the number of house-hunters registering ...

Winter is often seen as a low-point for property sales, but there can be advantages of buying or selling a property in the winter months. “There are fewer homes for sale in the winter but also fewer ...

Responding to the house price index report from Halifax today (6th January 2012), Peter Bolton King, Chief Executive of the National Association of Estate Agents said:

NAEA chief executive Peter Bolton King said 2012 will see a ‘gradual’ recovery for the UK property market, as it continues to bounce along the bottom – with no “great upturn” to mark a change from the...

Activity in the UK housing market contracted in November, signalling the start of the traditional Christmas slowdown, according to estate agents. The Housing Market Report for November showed decreas...

With only three months of the stamp duty ‘tax holiday’ remaining, first time buyers must act quickly to avoid paying Stamp Duty Land Tax on their home purchase, warns the National Association of Estat...

If the UK looked isolated going into the all-night summit, it certainly is after the first round of marathon talks in Brussels to address the sovereign debt crisis. Late last night David Cameron wield...

The team at PropertyLive.co.uk have put together a useful guide for Estate Agents on QR codes and how they can be made to work for your business.

On 29 November 2011 the Chancellor George Osborne delivered his second autumn statement to the House of Commons. This was not a statement filled with good news. Setting the scene for the announcemen...

Commenting on today’s Autumn Statement, Wendy Evans-Scott, President of the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) said: “We were disappointed to see that the first time buyer holiday for Stamp...

The number of sales to First Time Buyers decreased to its lowest level in nearly three years during October, according to estate agents.

Commenting on today’s Green Deal announcement from the Government, Peter Bolton King, Chief Executive of the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) and the Association of Residential Lettings Ag...

The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) today welcomed the Government’s announcement of plans to support first time buyers with a mortgage indemnity scheme.

With many homeowners choosing to downsize to release much-needed equity, we have produced a new guide with our top five tips for moving to a smaller property:

Pass rate for the NFOPP Technical Award risen by more than 25%

In response to the launch of Police Crime Map 2.0, Peter Bolton King, Chief Executive of the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) and the Association of Residential Lettings Agents (ARLA) said...

DEMAND for UK property increased for a second consecutive month in September, reaching levels not seen in over four years, according to estate agents.

The latest crime figures from the Home Office show a 14% increase in domestic burglary levels between 2010 and 2011*. This indicates a real need for homebuyers to assess the security measures in their...

The ICBA Forum will be held on 1 November 2011 at the Radisson Edwardian, Bloomsbury Street, London. Book your place NOW!

With an early onset of winter predicted this year and utility bills continuing to rise, homeowners are having to find innovative ways of ensuring they’ll be prepared for any cold snaps.

Throughout August, NAEA agents reported increases in both the level of demand for property and the number of completed transactions, reflecting a better than expected summer for the UK housing market....

Moving day can be stressful enough, help keep things under control with the new guide to making moving day easy, including recommended removal firms from the British Association of Removers, and top t...

Peter Bolton King remains in regular contact with the Housing Minister and his Department regarding the proposed changes to the EPC and, in particular, the proposal to change what is included with sal...

House-hunters buck traditional holiday trend. There was a surge in enquiries for property to purchase during July, according to estate agents.

Guidance prepared by NFOPP in consultation with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Association of Relocation Agents, and Association of Managing Agents, has been formally approved by HM Tre...

With the summer months a traditionally popular time for house-hunting, the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) today advised buyers to be aware of ‘seasonal blinkers’ when buying property.

The number of people selling their home rose in June to its highest level in more than two years, according to the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA). The average number of properties for s...

Following the AGM on 10 June 2011, the amended version of the NFoPP Memorandum and Articles of Association is now available to read.

As part of our commitment to continuously improve services for members, we have recently started tweeting and posting articles on Twitter and Facebook. @naea_uk | fb.com/naea.uk

The NAEA has opened an online store to buy our publications. You can now pay online for products using your credit/ debit card!

The Government’s decision to facilitate the conversion of property from commercial to residential aims to boost housing supply levels, but little is known about this type of renovation, warn estate ag...

Buyers are still failing to overcome the significant barriers to home ownership that the current housing market represents, according to the National Association of Estate Agents.

Our new NAEA website has now been recognised and shortlisted by the Trade Association Forum for the 2011 Best Practice Awards, 'Website of the Year 2011'

The UK housing market showed renewed signs of stability in April with sales remaining resilient despite three bank holiday weekends, according to estate agents.

The UK housing market remained resilient across April with slight increases and decreases across supply and demand. The number of house-hunters that registered with NAEA state agents during the month ...

Struggling first time buyers are increasingly finding it easier to get on to the property ladder if they buy a home with friends or family.

The NAEA are pleased to announce the next NAEA Land, New Homes & Rural Estate Agency Forum 'Building the Future' will take place on Wednesday, 22 June 2011 at the Park Plaza, Westminster B...

Ready to sell? Once you make a decision to put a property on the market, how do you know how to price it accurately? We have these five tips for sellers...

The UK housing market in March saw a sharp rise in the number of property enquiries, according to our estate agents.

There are proposals to radically overhaul the mortgage market. The NFOPP’s work in this area includes a joint letter with other stakeholders and an article from Spring 2011 outlining the position

The Department for Business Innovation and Skills has consulted about the possible repeal of the PMA on the basis that the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 provide similar prot...

Struggling first time buyers are increasingly finding it easier to get on to the property ladder if they buy a home with friends or family. Our advice is that it is important to get it right from the ...

The UK housing market in February saw a jump in the number of people putting their house up for sale, according to our estate agent members. Our market report for February shows a year-on-year rise of...

The Chancellor’s help for first time buyers is a good gesture towards re-starting the stalling property market. However, it is nothing more than a gesture – the focus on new build properties, rather t...

Three property agents, all from the Isle of Man, have been awarded a prestigious qualification by the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA), the leading membership body for estate agency in the...

Terrible weather conditions in December exacerbated a housing market already experiencing a cyclical lull - leading to fewer sales than at any point since January 2003.

HOMEOWNERS need only take small steps to green their home and make savings, according to estate agents. The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) today encouraged property owners to take advan...

HOUSEHUNTERS returned to the UK housing market in January as demand figures reached a six month high, according to the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA).

THE UK housing market saw a surge in the level of enquires, both for buyers and sellers in the first two weeks of January, according to estate agents.

TERRIBLE weather conditions in December exacerbated a housing market already experiencing a cyclical lull - leading to fewer sales than at any point since January 2003.

THE latest statistics from the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) show that the number of house hunters across the country is on the rise.

"It is crucial that the FSA's review of the housing market is not allowed to dash the dream of hundreds of thousands of people to own their own home.

THE National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) is continuing its efforts to offer advice on the HS2 programme and the effects this may have on house prices along the areas affected, reiterating its ...

The association’s monthly housing market report found that the average estate agent branch had 241 house hunters registered in November. In October the figure was 218.

The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) today revealed its predictions for the UK property market over the next 12 months.

A LICENCE for estate agents is today introduced for the first time in a major push to raise standards in the industry. The licence is launched at the House of Commons today by the National Associa...

THE housing market contracted in October as the number of sellers and buyers declined month-on-month, according to estate agents. However, despite this agents reported that sales levels held up, w...

Sales remained strong across the property market in September, despite the number of house hunters falling for the second month, according to estate agents. The National Association of Estate Agen...

POLITICIANS and campaigners in areas potentially affected by the proposed High Speed 2 rail-line should avoid doom-mongering, the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) warned today.

Current speakers participating in the conference include leading experts from FATF, EC, Europol, Transparency International, HM Treasury, City of London Police and many more!

As we move into the Standing Committee stage of the Housing Bill, it is essential that we continue to make our views known.