NEWSFLASH: Redundancy process under way at Simplify
Expected fall in transaction volumes causes major conveyancing firm to consider shedding staff
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“The housing market is finally delivering some cold hard truths” – reaction to Zoopla’s latest data
Likely that fewer properties will come to the market in the New Year
This would win the ‘Property Description of the Year’ award – if we had one
A property for ‘individuals who appreciate creative celebration, God, culture oneness and uniqueness.’
allAgents challenged over ‘misleading claim’
Advertising Stanards Authority informally resolves case involving property industry reviews website
Rightmove ad tool aims to widen net for agents
New video-enabled product claims to help target buyers looking beyond their local area
Are you an order-taker or an order maker? – Advice for agents facing a tougher market
Sales trainer Tony Morris offers tips for winning business in difficult times
Spray foam insulation creating expensive mess, government warned
The HomeOwners Alliance says use of the energy-efficiency procedure raises red flags for mortgage lenders
Phil Spencer helps Lake District property-finding business to grow
Agents Together arranges valuable mentoring advice from TV property guru
19th century firm makes 21st century acquisition
Deal represents the continued implementation of a strategic plan to grow regional footprint
Call for photos of festive cheer at estate agency branches
Send Property Industry Eye images of your offices decorated for the festive season
New Fellow of RICS is one of the youngest in the country
Nottingham surveyor gains recognition from industry body
Owner confirms plan for Keller Williams after staff made redundant
Keller Williams Leeds Market Centre rumours were rife over the weekend
How can you reduce the time between sale agreed and exchange?
Well-known property industry figures discuss how to fix the homebuying process. Watch now!
LSL shares tumble amid tough trading conditions
LSL Property Services has warned full-year profits will be lower than expected after witnessing a slowdown in demand and an increase in sales falling through
OnTheMarket launches new CRM platform for estate agents
OnTheMarket’s CRM platform forms part of its suite of OnTheMarket Software products
PropTech venture secures £2.3m in seed funding
The land-sourcing platform has pledged to use the funds to help developers build more homes
Significant number of part-time landlords eyeing exit from market
A report has revealed concern for the future from part-timers is in contrast to confidence among professional landlords
Analysis shows low number of self-employed property professionals
The Americanised real estate industry model is “yet to really take off” in the UK, says GetAgent CEO
Study reveals added buy-to-let burden from capital gains tax changes
Surrey and London portfolios could take the biggest hit after Autumn Statement “attack on the nation’s landlords”
First-time buyer hopes scuppered by cost-of-living crisis
A survey has revealed the devastating impact of inflation for under-45s looking to enter the property market for the first time
UK properties missing out on £3.1bn a year in energy savings
A new report from Grundfos and the CEBR says the UK government needs to up the ante on energy efficiency
Fine & Country to host annual Christmas carol concert
As always, all of the proceeds from the event will go towards charities fighting against homelessness and poverty
Michael Gove confirms when the Renters Reform Bill will be introduced
The housing secretary says the legislation is designed with tenants and landlords in mind
Estate agency expands with the opening of new office
The location of the new office is much more prominent
Landlords seek support over changes to rental law
New rules coming into force on 1 December have prompted an uptick in enquiries over compliance
Property demand shifts from buying to renting amid high mortgage rates
The number of people enquiring to letting agents to move in the rental market is up by almost a quarter year-on-year
TV property presenter accuses Channel 4 of dropping him after cancer diagnoses
TV presenter Jonnie Irwin revealed earlier this month that his lung cancer had spread to his brain.
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Savills unveils changes to senior management team; Kensington Mortgages announces retirement of Craig McKinlay; Propertynest welcomes new franchisee
Homeowners urged to be extra vigilant for signs of invasive plant
This thorny issue needs addressing, warns expert