Designs on Property tracks and summarises the monthly property indices. Kate Faulkner says, “There is a mixed picture across the country with fewer vendor instructions and buyer registrations.”

Population growth and limited supply continue to underpin the private rental sector, but rents rose at a slower pace during the first half of the year than in 2015, the HomeLet Rental…

Access to properties can cause serious issues if the right of way is not documented, says Katrine Sporle, The Property Ombudsman.

Kate’s view on individual indices Rightmove: Useful to measure average time to sell and sellers’ sentiment. Nationwide: Measures mortgaged property prices and affordability across the UK. Halifax: Measures mortgaged prices and produces…

Rents in almost every part of the UK are continuing to rise, new research from HomeLet reveals, but at a slower rate than in previous months – markedly slower than a year…

If an agent intends to charge a ‘performance fee’ it must be clear before he goes on stage, says Katrine Sporle, The Property Ombudsman.

A buyer changes her mind, must she pay the buying agent’s fee?

Designs on Property tracks and summarises the monthly property indices. Kate Faulkner says, “The Chancellor’s increase in Stamp Duty for buy-to-let properties caused a massive leap in activity.”

Competition, the threat of tighter industry regulation and the emergence of online-only agents mean that training is now increasingly a frontline activity, reports Nigel Lewis.

Take great care when selling retirement property, to avoid accusations of neglect, says Katrine Sporle, The Property Ombudsman.