Fixflo buys Help me Fix to boost AI capabilities
Fixflo said the purchase marks a step forward in its use of AI to support property professionals
Marc da Silva
Property industry reacts to latest Nationwide house price data
Annual house price growth softens in August
National Insurance ‘final nail in coffin’ for landlords as some prepare to exit
Commentator warns rumoured National Insurance changes could be final straw for landlords
Tributes paid to long-serving estate agent and former TPO chair Gerry Fitzjohn
Gerry Fitzjohn began his estate agency career in 1974, spending many years at Countrywide- where he rose to national sales director- while also serving as a long-standing board member of TPO
Property tax speculation fuels market unease
Some of the recent speculation suggests more radical changes may be on the table
Rugby star’s estate agency expands with purchase of well-established competitor
Estate agency sets sights on growth through expansion
Another uptick in property sales as sellers ‘adapt to price sensitivity’ to close deals
The latest data confirms that the housing market continues to regain momentum
Kremer Signs completes significant acquisition
Kremer Signs unveils new deal, promising most complete signage solution for UK estate agents
Belvoir overhauls operations network-wide with integrated franchise platform
The franchise operator said a new system was necessary, as document management had become inefficient, with teams frequently duplicating and resending files across brands
Industry reacts as landlords face National Insurance tax proposal
Many landlords already operate on fine margins, and measures like this could be the tipping point that drives them out of the sector altogether
Another ‘significant blow’ to BTL sector as Reeves considers applying NI on rental income
Introducing an additional tax burden risks accelerating the exodus of landlords from the market, says tax advisor
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: New sales director joins Ronald Ross; Savills appoints associate director; Homes England’s Neil Hook joins Places for London
Lomond expands lettings portfolio following acquisition
This latest move follows Lomond’s purchase of Miles & Barr in October last year
Property tax threat is slowing down housing market, says Fine & Country
Property buyers and sellers are being urged to act with caution
No help, no home: A third of buyers rejected without referral
Fresh findings point to an urgent need for better education, improved referral pathways, and more proactive support from mainstream lenders and advisers
Mortgage rates edge higher amid market caution
Upward movement in swap rates suggests that lenders anticipate higher long-term funding costs
Property industry reacts to Zoopla House Price Index
Growth in property prices has eased in recent months
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Knight Frank re-appoints Anthony Duggan to executive board; Savills strengthens auctions team with new associate director; Pivotal Growth appoints group CEO
Letting agents concerned about collapse of academic rental cycle
Letting agents are warning of a looming crisis in the student rental market just weeks before the start of the new academic year - as the government presses ahead with its Renters’ Rights Bill
Agency seals ninth acquisition in five years
Long-established agency joins the ranks