Estate agents warned to stay diligent over anti-money laundering
Estate agents told they risk falling foul of UK law as AML interest is lagging
Catherine Dalton
Property bosses pack a punch to raise £150k for charity
Organiser says the success of the event is a testament to the unwavering commitment and passion of everyone involved
‘Lame’ planning processes ‘failing’ to deliver much-needed affordable housing
Council planning processes labelled difficult to understand and lacking transparency by majority of those questioned in damning survey
Estate agents are changing because of technology
Ways in which agents can use technology and digital services to enhance lead generation and stay ahead of the competition was the subject discussed on The Home Stretch
London’s prime market shows ‘resilience’ as demand grows
London’s high-end housing market remains popular with buyers
Waterside properties outperforming rest of market, data shows
With buyers seeking idyllic river views, many waterside homes are selling above asking price
Uncertain sales market sparks increase in letting stock
The preference for many owners is still to sell, but more property owners are open to the rental option given the recent wobbles in the sales market
Agents warned to stay diligent over anti-money laundering
Expert says it is quite concerning to think that awareness and due diligence is on the decline
Newly launched feature to improve scheduling of property inspections
The new feature comes after feedback from agents
Vendors facing ‘tough challenge’ amid hike in homes for sale
Sellers told to prepare to adjust their price expectations if they want to sell
Demand for rental properties dips as renters ‘sit tight’
Topline demand for rental homes has remained largely static during the second quarter of this year, according to new data
‘Industry first’ guide on dyslexia-friendly property marketing
The new guide has been unveiled, amid claim agents are missing out on clients
Olympian joins fundraising event in memory of estate agent
Friends and family gathered on what would have been the estate agent’s 39th birthday
Government urged to bring back Help to Buy scheme
The Help to Buy scheme, launched in 2013, closed to new applicants in England last year, with the final deadline to complete a purchase passing earlier this year
Review is chance to modernise ‘out of date’ property law
Legal expert says current laws are ‘inflexible’ and deter investors
Sharp rise in annual service charges post-Grenfell
Leaseholders have seen significant increases in service charges
Increased risk of fall throughs warning for buyers and sellers
Buyers are offering less, while sellers are standing their ground
Homeowners worried over rising mortgage costs
All eyes will be on the Bank of England again today
New LSL franchisees sign up to Propoly
LSL announced in May that it was franchising its entire estate agency network
Vendors turn to auctions to beat market slowdown
The slowing housing market appears to have made the property auction sector more appealing to some sellers