Safeagent says its ‘only as good as the agents who sign up to us’ as it marks 25th anniversary
One of safeagent’s greatest achievements so far has been securing CMP accessible by all agents
Marc da Silva
Your Move Franchising targets independent agents with new campaign
The campaign invites independent estate agents to join the franchise network
Landlords selling up due to rising costs and regulation
Landlords respond to tax and legislative changes
Letting agent instructed on a ‘let only’ basis not liable for unlicensed HMO – ruling
Letting agent successfully argues his case after fines issued for unlicensed HMO
More than 50,000 homes sit empty amid UK housing crisis
Many properties are caught in probate delays, legal disputes, or simply ignored by owners who do not want to deal with maintenance and tax penalties
Revenue from property taxes up by more than 750% in ten years
Estate agent says hike in the numbers is unbelievable and tells its own tale of how insidious the growth of this levy has been
Average time to sell exceeds 200-day mark for first time
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AI valuation tools routinely ‘undervaluing’ properties, warn estate agents
Estate agents estimate that sellers could be losing out on tens of thousands of pounds due to AI software
Government changes to Renters’ Rights Bill ‘a shoddy and outrageous way to make law’
The NRLA warns latest move will make it far harder for tenants with pets to access rental housing.
Estate agency founder to embark on European and US music tour with band
The estate agent turned musician previously founded and operated an estate agency for 15 years
Zoopla says its delivered 30% YoY rise in ‘quality’ home buyer leads
The property website is currently developing and launching a new affordability tool
Council tax arrears point to a “broken system”, claims debt charity
The government’s recent publication of a consultation on council tax debt collection reforms marks an opportunity for real change
New mortgage rules could boost home ownership by making it easier to buy property
First-time buyers, renters, people borrowing into retirement and those who are self-employed could benefit from possible changes to mortgage rules
Renters’ Rights Bill to undergo further scrutiny in the Lords next week
It is looking increasingly unlikely that the bill will receive Royal Assent ahead of the summer recess
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Savills welcomes new head of residential sales; Super-prime agents join UK Sotheby’s International Realty; HBF appoints new members to its board
Have we gone too far in vilifying landlords?
Majority of landlords feel demonised by the media
First-of-its-kind standard for property chain data goes live
For the first time, chain status can now be viewed and exchanged using an open, recognised standard
New AI Academy launched for estate agents
AI is not the main risk for estate agents - it’s your competitors using it better and faster than you, says agency trainer
Buy-to-let mortgage choice hits record high as rates drop
Landlords coming off a low rate fixed deal and needing to refinance could see increasing rents as the easiest way to boost margins
Rogue landlord ordered to pay £64k for illegally converting six flats into 11 homes
Landlord accused of bring the private rented sector into disrepute