The MHCLG announced that it will publish a landmark roadmap setting out a shake-up of the home buying and selling process.
It can't come soon enough. It takes, on average, 77 days to sell, and a further 132 days to exchange. That’s nearly 7 months. Things need to change.
Our EcoVal360 Report screens individual properties for subsidence, flooding, heat stress and coastal erosion, then pairs it with our Decision AVM. Valuation and climate risk profile within one API call.
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Our analysis shows that over fifty movers are now the fastest-growing segment of the housing market.
An Estate Agency Today article also reported that there were 36K mortgage loans for over-55s in Q1.
If your marketing is built around outdated assumptions, let’s change that.
Should estate agents be formally qualified?
It’s a debate coming back into focus as MHCLG pushes forward with wider reforms to the home buying and selling process.
We’ve taken a closer look at both sides of the argument in our latest blog: https://t.co/BkQ8xhTmPu
With off-plan sales at a 12-year low and almost half of local authorities charging council tax on new unsold or unoccupied homes, housebuilders are facing challenging times.
If you need help reaching serious buyers and filling plots sooner, let's talk.
We're looking forward to attending the Propertymark One conference on 12th June.
There are some really interesting speakers lined up, so we’re excited to hear their insights and catch up with people across the industry.
Please say hi to the team if you're attending too.
eXp announced it has surpassed 1K UK agents - a testament to the growing momentum behind the self-employed agency model.
If you’re considering making the move, our latest briefing, with insights from model leaders, is worth a read.
https://t.co/c2BENuVOhn
Do house builders know who their next buyer will be?
Our Likely to Instruct model scores which households are likely to come to market in the next three to six months, before they instruct an agent or register interest in a scheme.
Find out how here: https://t.co/WoaKBHJ0Gj
Lenders must map how the risk attached to property collateral is shifting by understanding the DNA of the properties within their mortgage books.
If you're a lender, would property-level risk data change how you handle periodic reviews, or is postcode-level still good enough?
There’s an interesting north-south divide emerging in asking prices. While property for sale prices are static or falling in the South and Midlands, they’re actually rising in the North.
If you're looking for deeper market insight, get in touch.
The Best Estate Agent Guide 26/27 results are out! As Platinum Partner & the Official Data Partner, we played a part in analysing every UK property listing against a range of performance measures.
Check whether your agency has earned a place: https://t.co/joYSnTtD5k
We are pleased to welcome Spencer Wyer to the team as our Chief Product Officer.
Spence will be working with our lender clients, with a particular focus on supporting our mortgage lending offering. We look forward to the value and insight he’ll bring.
Welcome Spence! 🎉
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We are giving away 4 Sproston Bags - signed by me 🤘
They will be available to order from our online store from 10am Friday May 29th to 11pm Monday June 1st (winners announced 9am Friday) - each bag comes with a pair of Sproston socks too
We’re featured in The Times, with our CEO discussing how property sales are now taking almost 7 months from listing to move-in. It highlights just how critical it is for the gov to accelerate plans to overhaul the homebuying process.
Take a read here: https://t.co/UHRB9RsoMy
Our CEO, Colin Bradshaw, is featured in this Mortgage Introducer article discussing the UK economy’s better-than-expected growth and what this means for the property market.
Read more here: https://t.co/Vdax7ukGAR