Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Strutt & Parker appoints new director; United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty strengthens senior team; CBRE makes regional leadership appointments
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LRG acquires family-owned estate agency
The business will continue to trade under its current brand
Estate agency expands its reach with new office opening
The estate agency’s expansion represents a major step in its growth
OneDome secures ‘strategically important’ acquisition from Connells Group
Latest acquisition positions the fast-growing housing and fintech business in a strong position
A third of agents still unprepared for Renters’ Rights Act rollout
Thousands of agents risk being caught out as May deadline looms
Executive director increases stake in The Property Franchise Group
TPFG executive director Michelle Brook buys nearly £50,000 of shares as group expands after Belvoir deal
BTL landlords urged to be wary of new regulation
Letting agency boss concerned that many landlords may not appreciate the significance of the changes outlined in new law
Concerns raised over Renters’ Rights Act impact on rent tribunal capacity
Lack of data raises fears of tribunal overload
More than 1.5m homes listed as SSTCs top 1m, says TwentyEA
All eyes on the Budget
The most affordable towns in the UK revealed
A growing number of buyers are having to look further afield to find better value for money
Drop in inflation paves way for December interest rate cut, Budget is ‘only barrier’
At 3.6%, CPI is still well above the Bank’s 2% target, but the direction of travel matters more
Budget jitters holding back almost a fifth of prospective property buyers
Uncertainty in the market is weighing heavily on activity
Property auction market remains ‘active’ as more stock meets steady buyer demand
National Auction Analysis reveal interesting results
Estate agency accelerates national expansion strategy following acquisition
Purchase paves way for nationwide push by fast-expanding estate agency
Rebranded estate agency launches following management buyout
Newly branded agency launches today
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: DM & Co Homes appoint new MD; Savills adds associate director to new homes team; The Hill Group appoints new group technical director
Landlords warn that new tax hikes could exacerbate rental shortage
Many landlords are reassessing their position
Housebuilder wins ‘David v Goliath’ Liverpool Waters battle at High Court
It's a massive boost for SME housebuilders across the UK, says developer
More than half of landlords unprepared for Renters Rights Act – survey
Letting agents to play crucial role in guiding landlords through Renters’ Rights Act rollout, study finds
New Rightmove feature lets users share lists for smoother home moves
New tool is designed to make the process of searching for a home more collaborative and interactive