Agents urged to take part in industry-wide survey
The study seeks to better understand current issues within the sector
Marc da Silva
Wear and tear rules are outdated as more people work from home – claim
The post-pandemic shift to remote working has changed how rental properties are used
UK BTR sector to hit £6bn investment in 2025
The number of operational BTR units has more than doubled in the past four years, while the pipeline remains robust
New UK public sector valuer rotation report issued by RICS
The RICS Valuation Review in 2020 recommended that ‘RICS should develop a time specific, mandatory procurement and rotation process for valuers’
Fine & Country to feature in Channel 4 Series
Britain’s Most Expensive Houses is set to return to TV screens next week
The regulation of estate agents moves one step closer
Propertymark calls for a firm timetable from the UK government to implement mandatory qualifications for estate agents
Proposed plans for landlords to compensate evicted tenants rejected
The recommendation would have required landlords to provide two months' rent as compensation to tenants upon serving a so-called 'no-fault’ possession notice
New rules for agents come into force
Some agents will inevitably see the new rules as a burden, while others view it as an opportunity to streamline their operations and enhance compliance processes
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Harding Green new appointment; United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty appoints new sales director; Gleeson Homes makes strategic hire
Conveyancing costs hit record high
The conveyancing industry is said to be breathing a sigh of relief after working flat out for six months leading up to the stamp duty deadline
Rightmove and Nationwide join forces to launch ‘property lending check’
Rightmove is aiming to help make the property transaction process more efficient for agents and movers
How exactly will the Renters’ Rights Bill improve the supply-demand imbalance in the PRS?
Evidence-based policies rather than Angela Rayner's alleged “bullying tactics” are needed to help meet the much-needed demand for homes for people to rent, says industry body
Estate agents sell £1bn worth of property using online auctions
Online property auctions can help agents sell more properties
Estate agent sentenced after stealing client’s deposit and threatening MD
This case is a stark reminder of the importance of proper due diligence and the need to act when something feels wrong, says estate agency boos
Connells Group completes double acquisition
The estate agency group has purchased two companies
Two-year fixed mortgage rate at lowest level since pre-mini Budget
The average two-year fixed mortgage rate has fallen to its lowest point since the start of September 2022
Landlords face crippling fines for simple oversights
Selective licensing schemes are catching landlords off guard with fines that can spiral out of control
Spicerhaart unveils new video app
The video app for mobile phones empowers the estate agency group's nationwide sales teams to film, edit, and upload professional-quality branded videos, including house tours
Fast-growing estate agency agrees deal to buy well-established firm
The agency has built a strong reputation over the past three decades, specialising in managing property investments for clients based in Hong Kong and Shanghai
Conveyancers optimistic about housing market but see little progress in speeding up the process
Transaction times still taking three to four months to complete from an offer being accepted