Agents encouraged to embrace audits for stronger compliance
Audits aim to further enhance agency standards
Marc da Silva
Fast-expanding estate agency completes 13th acquisition
The purchase follows a significant multi-million-pound investment
Rental reforms are ‘counter productive’ and will drive out landlords, politicians warned
The Renters’ Rights Bill had its second reading in the House of Lords yesterday, with peers accused of not understanding the issues facing landlords, including potential rent controls
Government told to consider incentivising landlords to sell up with capital gains tax exemption
Lord Best argues that private landlords selling up and leaving the sector “could be positive” in terms of freeing up homes for owner-occupiers and social renting
Estate agent who sent racist tweet about black England footballers weeps in court as he is sentenced
The sacked estate agent posted a vile racist tweet about black England football stars following their defeat to Italy in the Euro 2020 final
Hundreds of agents at risk over AML rules as 144 firms are sanctioned by HMRC
HMRC has published its latest update on compliance and penalties for the sector after agents receive fines for regulatory failings
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Former head of Relocation Agent Network joins Upstix; Trio promoted at Dacres; ADVSR expands team with strategic new hire
Estate agency network expands after acquisition and rebranding
The estate agency has announced the opening of its newest branch
February and March are likely to be exceptionally busy months for the housing market – Rightmove
These insights should make for encouraging reading for anyone thinking of listing their home for sale in the near future
Estate agency networking dinner returns
The networking event will feature no suppliers, speeches, or sales pitches
Cut interest rates by at least 0.5% this week, says IEA’s Shadow MPC
A group of independent economists want the Bank of England to cut rates aggressively
First-time buyer share hits record-high as stamp duty deadline looms
The prospect of higher stamp duty bills has led to a surge in first-time buyer activity
Lenders cut mortgage rates ahead of Bank of England decision on Thursday
UK borrowing costs are set to be cut this week in what could be the first of multiple interest rate cuts in 2025 by the Bank of England
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Beresfords strengthens team with trio of new hires; Jackson-Stops welcomes back familiar face; British Land names new COO
Property giant completes acquisition of rival firm for £215m
The deal has been completed following clearance from the Competition and Markets Authority
eXp UK signs three agents to brokerage model
eXp UK’s ‘brokerage’ model is aimed at traditional high street estate agencies
Lomond signs two-year deal with Zoopla
Lomond eyes significant growth in 2025, both through its ambitious M&A programme and organic market share growth
Estate agents wanted for knockout events
With no prior boxing experience necessary, Rumble with the Agents is seeking boxers ahead of two major events in London and Newcastle
UK living sectors poised for significant growth
The sector enters 2025 with improving market condition
Dates confirmed for National Conveyancing Week
National Conveyancing Week is a week-long event designed to raise the profile of conveyancing, aimed at improving understanding of the home moving process