Independent agency expands with new branch
Agency director says the company has 'big ambitions'
Marc da Silva
Rents hit new record high
The Renters’ Rights Bill is unlikely to have much of an impact on market activity
UK house price growth losing momentum as estate agency stock rises
House price growth is expected to slow further
The Home Office controversially calls on landlords to house asylum seekers
Landlords offered five-year guaranteed full rent deals at the taxpayers’ expense
Independent estate agency expands with new office
Estate agency says it approaches every home with an 'editorial eye'
Ambitious agency completes second acquisition in six months
Independent agency teams up with rival firm as part of expansion strategy
Activists protest outside Foxtons branch
The housing crisis has deepened under the Labour government, says spokesperson for the London Renters Union
Reapit joins forces with HomeLet and Let Alliance to generate ‘valuable income streams for agents’
The new partnership is designed to attract more business from letting agents
Housing wealth held by over 60s edges close to £3trn
The baby boomers have continued to build wealth, having paid off their mortgage debt
Strong property sales activity across PCL
There are clear signs of renewed confidence across PCL
Olympic champion eyes a career in property as Knight Frank agree sponsorship deal
Knight Frank pledges to support three times Olympic gold medallist in his athletic endeavours and future career aspirations within the property sector
Online letting agency Upad to close
Online agency makes 'difficult decision' to close the business
Independent estate agency takes on Rightmove in ‘David Vs Goliath’ trademark battle
Agency founder accuses Rightmove of "bullying” the “small guy”
Self-employed agency brand reports a ‘phenomenal quarter’ for its estate agents
Top self-employed partner agents are reportedly earning close to £80,000 a month
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: John D Wood names new lettings regional director; Redcliffe Homes names new COO
First-time buyer completions skyrocketed 131% ahead of stamp duty deadline
The spike underscores the urgency felt by first-time buyers determined to avoid the looming tax increase
Watch Live: ESTAS Best in Postcode Awards to be announced today
ESTAS will announce the winners of its Best in Postcode Awards in a live online stream this afternoon
Stamp duty receipts surge to £1.4bn as buyers raced to beat deadline
March was always going to be a busy month for homebuyers, with people rushing to complete before the stamp duty cliff edge
HMOs ‘a significant force’ on the rental market generating annual rental income of £6.3bn
The average value of an HMO in England & Wales sits at £293,197
PropTech firm launches tenant guarantor product
The new product aims to provide a viable alternative for tenants who may struggle to provide a suitable guarantor