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Published on 30th July 2025
Is the housing market recovering? Property choice for buyers is on the rise
The UK housing market is showing renewed signs of vitality as serious sellers adapt to shifting conditions and buyers enjoy a surge in choice.
New data from Zoopla confirms that sales agreed per Estate Agent are at their highest level for this time of year since the post-pandemic peak of 2021. With improved mortgage rates, rising affordability, and a growing supply of homes on the market, the housing sector is regaining momentum and confidence.
Gateway’s penguin waddles into Southend-on-Sea for sculpture trail! Proud sponsors of Havens Hospices’ family-friendly summer spectacle
Gateway is delighted to be sponsoring Waddle-on-Sea, an exciting local event on behalf of the wonderful charity, Havens Hospices.
Waddle-on-Sea is a showcase of exceptional artistic talent, with 31 large penguin sculptures, sponsored by local businesses, popping up all over Southend-on-Sea and Leigh-on-Sea. You can visit each one by downloading the Waddle-on-Sea app and following the trail. It’s a great opportunity for the whole family to enjoy a fun day out in the sunshine!
Our penguin, Pole Position, was designed by the incredible Mik Richardson and stands proudly at the top of Pier Hill in Southend-on-Sea for the next 6 weeks.
After the success of the previous sculpture trails, Hares about Town (2021) and Herd in the City (2023), we are delighted to be involved once again to help raise much-needed funds for Havens Hospices. Both were hugely popular events that raised thousands, and with the help of the public, we can do it again.
The penguins will stand tall and proud until 3rd September 2025, so don’t miss out!
We would love to see your photos with Pole Position. Follow us on Instagram below to share your snaps and see more images of our penguin!
Gateway exhibits at Housing 2025! Taking part in the largest housing provider event in Europe
We were proud to exhibit at Housing 2025, held at the Manchester Central Convention Complex in Petersfield - Europe’s largest housing event - uniting over 10,000 attendees and featuring more than 500 speakers. This is the only event where the entire UK housing sector comes together annually!
This wonderful occasion offered an incredible opportunity to engage with many brilliant minds across property, real estate, and infrastructure, gaining valuable insights along the way.
A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by our stand and engaged with our team - we’re looking forward to reconnecting with those we met!
Here’s to continuing the connections made and driving forward a bright future for the property sector.
We have more events in the pipeline for 2025, so stay tuned for more announcements by following Gateway on social media!
Looking for a new role in property? Fantastic career opportunities are available with Gateway
As Gateway continues to grow, we are expanding in all areas of our business, opening incredible job opportunities for the right people along the way.
Whether you are an experienced Commercial Surveyor that’s ready for a new challenge, a cleaner/gardener with the skillset to take care of prestigious developments, or a qualified Conveyancer ready to make your mark, look no further than a fulfilling career with Gateway!
Join Gateway and you’ll have a real opportunity to grow within your role and take your ambitions further. Talent is highly valued here, so just show us what you can do.
For a full list of our current vacancies, check out our careers page!
