Budget reaction | House price report | Net Zero heroes Net zero by 2050? Here's how housing will get there<br /> A major initiative in the housing sector launches today at The Retrofit Challenge conference, outlining a roadmap to Net Zero for all houses in the UK. Click here to read Net zero by 2050? Here's how housing will get there<br />. Scottish average times on the property market plummet by almost 50%<br /> The desperate scramble for property is affecting Scotland too, as available houses are snapped up by frantic buyers, according to a new survey.Click here to read Scottish average times on the property market plummet by almost 50%<br />. Property industry has a big heart – official<br /> Property is one of the UK's top industries for compassionate leave, while tourism and agriculture are revealed as the worst, says a new report.Click here to read Property industry has a big heart – official<br />. ONS data released: the average price of a house in UK rises £24,000 in one year<br /> Official statistics are published for house price inflation, showing a slight drop from the previous month, but still rising up, up and away...Click here to read ONS data released: the average price of a house in UK rises £24,000 in one year<br />. The Spring Statement: industry comment and reaction<br /> The Spring mini-budget is announced amid much parliamentary bravado and brouhaha. What does the industry think?Click here to read The Spring Statement: industry comment and reaction<br />. The March issue of the UK's only magazine for estate and letting agents is online to read now THIS MONTH'S FEATURES: Kate Faulkner on house prices • Levelling up – real policies of just empty words? • Why the VAT system needs an overhaul • Are the big portals keeping up with the challengers? • The Ombudsman on messy handovers • Rural properties and unreasonable regulations • Agent interview – Clynton Nel of Johns&Co – and much more!Click here to read The March issue of the UK's only magazine for estate and letting agents is online to read now. The Negotiator Feature: Are the portals being overtaken by new tech marketing platforms?<br /> Several newcomer marketing platforms are breaking through and giving the big 3 something to think about, as Richard Reed discovers. Click here to read The Negotiator Feature: Are the portals being overtaken by new tech marketing platforms?<br />. 2017-05-17 Grant Leonard