Brothers hit with £20,000 fine as unlicensed landlords
The landlords failed to respond to notices from the council that they needed to apply for a HMO licence
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Strutt & Parker and parent company BNP Paribas Real Estate relocates in Cambridge
The company will occupy a larger office space
Nested joins forces with AI-powered agent
Deal seeks to ensure buyers have instant access to the estate agency's portfolio of homes while offering up-to-date property data
Withdrawal of material information guidance for estate agents a ‘regrettable and a backward step’
All parts of the current Material Information guidance were withdrawn last week
Rightmove on track for growth with solid ‘financial, operational and strategic momentum’
The cost of listing on the property portal, which rejected a takeover approach by Australia's REA Group last year, continues to increase
Knight Frank increase their growth forecasts for UK house prices
Price expectations have improved in needs-driven markets
LSL seeks significantly improved share package for directors and executives
LSL, the parent company of Reeds Rains and Your Move, is targeting shareholder approval of amendments to the directors' remuneration policy and a long-term incentive plan
Is your agency prepared for regulatory changes this week?
This is significant regulatory shift brings extra responsibilities for agents
Khan’s plan to release London green belt ‘a significant step change in housing delivery’
City Hall is to actively explore releasing the capital’s green belt for housing schemes in a major shakeup announced by London mayor Sadiq Khan
Growing reliance on family support ‘risks deepening inequality’ in housing market
First-time buyers are essential to the UK housing market, helping to unlock transactions further up the chain and maintain overall liquidity
RICS says NTS decision to withdraw guidance creates ‘uncertainty’ for estates agents
RICS has issued a statement
Welsh government commits to National Housing Survey
The last survey – a national housing conditions survey, was delivered in 2017-18
Major changes announced regarding Material Information guidance
All parts of the current Material Information guidance have been withdrawn with immediate effect
The FIA launches new AI-powered content platform for estate agents
This is just the start of a new era in estate agency, says CEO of The FIA
What is currently happening in the UK property market?
The best week for residential property sakes for almost three years, and yet estate agents overvaluing still a big issue
Fast-growing estate agency acquires independently owned firm
Estate agency, which now has 13 branches, says it is on on course to double turnover in 2025-26
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Savills appoints new director; HBF adds to senior team; Hello Neighbour appoints high-profile landlord to board
Interest rate impact: Mortgage borrowing rates fall
Key mortgage data update
Company brags about its ‘deal-making expertise’ after advising on sale of Chancellors to LRG
Traditionally, brokers operating behind the scenes have often remained quiet, but a growing consolidation trend is prompting more firms to speak up
New Keller Williams UK area partner
Experienced estate agent, previously of Knight Frank, has set-up his own agency, powered by Keller Williams UK