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What the general election means for the housing market

Thursday, April 27, 2017

Westminster remains abuzz with the news that Prime Minister Theresa May has called for a snap general election. But what does this mean for the housing market? Traditionally, the uncertainty surrounding an election causes an economic...

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Looking Back at 25 Years as a Guild Member

Friday, April 21, 2017

With a quarter-century of experience under their belts, there’s no better time to celebrate some of our most experienced agents. Buying or selling, whether it’s a seven-bedroom country home or a beach hut, these are the agents who...

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What does Brexit and Article 50 mean for the UK housing market?

Thursday, March 30, 2017

The Prime Minister Teresa May has signed Article 50, starting the two-year process for the UK to withdraw for the EU. After uncertainty in the property market after the Brexit vote in June 2016, what will this new development mean for UK housing?...

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Guild disappointed by lack of housing news at Spring Budget 2017

Thursday, March 9, 2017

Housing was not a focus of Chancellor Philip Hammond’s first Spring Budget on 8 March 2017. CEO of The Guild of Property Professionals, Iain McKenzie, shares his thoughts on what the government can still do to support the housing market....

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Spring Budget 2017 wish list for the housing market

Thursday, March 2, 2017

It’s the last spring Budget. What does Philip Hammond, Chancellor of the Exchequer, have planned for homeowners? How will first-time buyers and landlords be affected? Guild Members share their wish lists ahead of the Budget on March 8th. ...

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Housing white paper is admirable, but detail is lacking

Thursday, February 9, 2017

The eyes of the property industry recently turned to the Government’s Housing White Paper, which was released on Tuesday 7 February. Now that experts have had time to digest the information, The Guild of Property Professionals have noted...

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Guild members commended for excellent service at awards

Friday, February 3, 2017

Offices from around the UK were commended for their exceptional performance at the Guild of Property Professionals – previously known at the Guild of Professional Estate Agents - gala dinner and annual awards, which was held at The Vox...

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The next chapter for the Guild: interview with CEO Marcus Whewell

Monday, January 30, 2017

When searching for an estate agent, you want advice and guidance from professionals who are trained and trustworthy, who have in-depth local knowledge and the technology and connections to expedite your sale: in short, you are looking for a...

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