eXp signs up to Rightmove International across EMEA region
eXp’s latest deals with Rightmove International takes the firm’s global presence one step further
Marc da Silva
Estate agency giant completes acquisition and plans to open new branches
The fast-growing estate agency makes strategic purchase
Property MOT could be the solution to speed up property sales
Historically, Home Information Packs (Hips) were seen as a solution to this problem, they were criticised for adding red tape and costs to sellers, and were scrapped
Independent estate agency expands with new branch
The estate agency has strengthened its local presence
Family-owned estate agency set to open seventh branch
The well-established estate agency has expended since launching in 1999
Well-known estate agency brand opens a virtual office
Digital-first strategy
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Gary Barker and Rob Barnett join online property technology specialists; Rightmove announces directorate change; Daniel Baynham lands senior role at SOWN
Is self-employed estate agency the future?
The latest episode of Pass the Syrup is shaking up the estate agency world with an unfiltered deep dive into the rise of the self-employed model and the future of UK agency
Americans take advantage of dollar’s strength to buy property in London
The rise in US buyers comes as Americans applying for UK citizenship recently hit a record high
There is a ‘natural reticence for landlords to open their property to pets’
A small proportion of rental properties listed on the current market are pet-friendly, despite further changes to allow pets in rental properties on the horizon via the Renters’ Rights Bill
Estate agent who rejected desk move deemed ‘demotion’ wins damages
Agent left feeling 'upset' after being told he could not sit at the 'back' desk; ruling means senior agents who are given a desk they see as being beneath their status could pursue legal action
Former Knight Frank senior figure takes over prime Winkworth office
The Winkworth office has undergone an extensive refurbishment following the estate agent's acquisition of the franchise
Mortgage lenders slash rates but deals going fast
The average two- and five-year fixed rate mortgages have seen their biggest cuts in almost six months
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Zoopla unveils new CEO; Oakheart Property appoints new operations director; Property Sense announces two senior hires
Estate agency opens new branch offering to share profits with community
Estate agency eyes growth
Government’s new planning reform bill seeks to unblock infrastructure projects
The proposals seek to boost housebuilding by addressing the failings in the planning system
Homebuyers and industry professionals ‘facing increasing pressures’ as conveyancing costs soar
Conveyancing costs rise 18% in 12 months
One in five rental market disputes centres around rental arrears
New figures show that last year, an estimated 47,405 disputes were lodged by tenants across the private rental sector
tmGroup acquires Veya to reduce fall-throughs and speed up transactions
This strategic acquisition comes after the business recently announced the launch of its new brand strategy, identity, and website
Propertymark seeks nominations for presidential teams
Applicants do not need to be an agency director or principal