The Guild launches new app for agents
AI-powered platform provides compliance solutions for those working in the industry
Marc da Silva
Propertymark warns of ‘unintended consequences’ of High Street Rental Auctions
Auctioning off property where supply outstrips demand could result in rents being driven down
First-time mortgages now 20% cheaper than renting, says Zoopla
There remain challenges facing first-time buyers, especially those on average incomes or with small deposits
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Spicerhaart appoints new director previously of Connells; New directors, including LonRes co-founder, join Beauchamp Estates; Newmark's head of valuation
Plane makes emergency landing after agent’s family brawl over movie
The letting agent claims that she and her family were the victims of the incident
Property industry reacts to latest UK house price data
Beyond tax policy, broader economic conditions are also shaping the market
Council tax to be doubled on second homes and empty properties
The aim is to bring empty homes back into use
Mayor to seek new foreign investment for London at influential property conference
Sadiq Khan, together with local authority leaders and industry partners, will attend MIPIM today
Women in Estate Agency Conference proves a big hit in London
More than 450 attendees came together to experience the third annual Women in Estate Agency Conference
FCA seeks greater flexibility to support home ownership
The FCA has set out steps it will take to improve access to mortgages
More capacity needed for civil courts too, says Reapit
The government has not yet published a Justice Impact Test or New Burdens Assessment for the Renters’ Rights Bill
Planning approvals fall to decade-low
Report highlights the scale of the challenge faced by government and industry to increase supply and hit the housing targets set in the coming years
Rogue landlord couple fined more than £90k following fatal flat fire
About 22 people were thought to be living in the three-room flat where father-of-two Mizanur Rahman, 41, died from smoke inhalation
Bank of England policymaker calls for faster interest rate cuts
Catherine Mann had been seen as one of the leading MPC hawks on inflation, but shocked the markets by voting for a 0.5% reduction in rates last week
HM Land Registry chair responds to housing minister’s demands
Matthew Pennycook wrote to the chair of the HM Land Registry Board, Neil Sachdev, focusing on the priorities for HMLR over the coming year
Preventative measures agents can take to tackle rental fraud
Industry body is urging letting agents to be vigilant and proactive in combating rental fraud to protect consumers and themselves
UK government urged to consider Lords’ ‘sensible proposed amendments’ to Renters’ Rights Bill
Propertymark, commends members of the House of Lords for listening to the concerns of letting agents and the wider sector
Check out this image – three ghosts or bad agency photography?
Is this property haunted?
John D Wood & Co. agrees property auction partnership
Through this collaboration, the estate agency will now offer the Modern Method of Auction
Sharp rise in agency complaints and exclusions from redress scheme
20% rise in complaints made about agents to the Property Redress scheme