Latest transaction figures deliver ‘reality check’ for property market
Analyst predicts “more pain will enter the system this year” after HMRC releases April data
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Landlord tax relief would boost supply and Treasury funds – research
The NRLA calls for a government review of MIR changes following analysis by Capital Economics
Tenants could be reluctant to access new rights, survey suggests
The removal of Section 21 no-fault evictions might not give tenants greater confidence, housing charity warns
Study pinpoints area with most affordable starter homes
Data helps to explain determination from first-time buyers despite economic headwinds, says Rightmove
Propertymark backs carbon monoxide regulation changes
Ensuring properties are compliant must be achieved in a “practical and deliverable way” for landlords, the industry body said
Prime London sales market resilient as supply builds
The calamitous mini-Budget is fast becoming a distant memory in the capital, says Knight Frank
Untapped property value in England’s rural areas uncovered
Class Q buildings ripe for conversion from agricultural to residential use, according to Searchland analysis
First-time buyers see home ownership costs rise despite cooling market
Analysis shows a wait-and-see approach hasn’t necessarily paid off for some
Analysis of Google searches offers insight into property market sentiment
GetAgent has tracked trends for key terms used for estate agency-related searches
NEWS UPDATE: Major shareholder withdraws proposal to buy Purplebricks
Purplebricks has announced that a recent proposal by its 5% shareholder, Lecram Holdings, to purchase the business, has been withdrawn.
Hundreds of mortgage deals pulled from market as lenders raise rates
No fewer than 373 mortgage products have been withdrawn by lenders since the start of last week
Olympic legends Steve Backley and Roger Black join fast-growing estate agency
The British athletics legends, turned property experts, will be supporting estate agents in creating the right mindset to help them to succeed in the business
Reapit searching for new head of UK business in management overhaul
Reapit is once again in the process of making changes to its senior management team
Agents fear Renters’ Reform Bill will see surge in BTL landlords exiting market
Agents have sighted the ban on Section 21 as the straw that broke the camel’s back
BTL landlords urged to ensure properties are compliant ahead of legislative changes
The Renters Reform Bill offers landlords the opportunity to review their portfolio and consider if their properties fit with the government’s proposed legislation
Technology enables post-acquisition integration between Connells and Countrywide
Engage was launched to 16,000 Connells Group colleagues based at over 1200 branches in January last year
Major PropTechs integrated with Zoopla’s Alto
Five new PropTech partners are now available on the platform, with five more coming soon
Estate agents confidence rises as market conditions improve
Survey providing insights into the industry’s trajectory and member perspectives
Dispute resolution plan – the compromise agreement
What happened when a landlord approached TDS Resolution to seek assistance in resolving rent arrears issues with their tenants during their ongoing tenancy?
Agents ‘most concerned’ with Renters’ Reform Bill
PayProp UK’s Neil Cobbold says as an industry, we need to see more details from the government and be part of the discussion as the bill goes through the parliamentary process
UK homes are some of the smallest in the world – but most expensive
UK homes are smaller but more expensive than other countries
Purplebricks dismisses C4J’s ‘publicity stunt’ after ruling weighs in its favour
Purplebricks insists that there will be no talk or negotiated settlement with Contractors for Justice (C4J) after the online estate agency says it won a legal case brought against the firm
House prices continue to fall as buy-to-let landlords flee the market
Sellers should not get carried away by more positive data on the housing market and need to price their homes realistically
Former Savills boss launches new estate agency
The well-respected estate agent left Savills at the end of last year
OPINION: Demise of Purplebricks. Creative destruction?
Russell Quirk says the prospects for ‘PurpleStrike’ are that smashing together Betamax and Blockbuster is unlikely to yield a great outcome
New flexible working space for self-employed estate agents opens
Create the space and self-employed estate agents will come
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: ROK Marsh expands; New head of sales at Lurot Brand; Former Douglas and Gordon colleagues reunited
Renters Reform Bill explained: what does it mean for agents and landlords?
Legal and compliance director will take agents through the Renter’s Reform Bill
Estate agent among new Love Island contestants
The 22-year-old estate agent has a degree in real estate
How can technology help agents combat fraud?
Expert explains how agents should use technology to spot potential red flags and mitigate the risks of fraud