Fast-growing hybrid self-employed estate agency expands with new location
Entrepreneur says that people deserve an estate agency that puts customers first
Marc da Silva
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Ralph Sayer appoints new partner; Entrepreneur and ex-football club owner joins nurtur.group board of directors; Wayhome names new non-executive director
Alto Software Group, formerly part of Houseful, becomes standalone brand
Alto Software Group, formerly the software division of Houseful, brings together Alto, Jupix, Expert Agent, CFP, and Yourkeys
Letting agency instructed to market ‘ground breaking’ Build to Rent scheme
This milestone project sets a new standard for rental living, says agency
Half of agents remain concerned about the Renters’ Rights Bill
To improve the UK government’s proposals and make the private rental sector fairer for all, Propertymark believe that reform is needed in several areas
Gazumping fears deter potential property buyers
Research shows that more than a third of homebuyers were gazumped by a rival bidder while trying to buy a property in the last decade
Private renters still struggling financially despite rents falling, says charity
Rightmove’s latest rental tracker shows rents are falling
Bring it on! ESTAS kicks off 2025 campaign
The Phil Spencer-hosted award scheme is popular with agents
Landlord confidence starting to grow despite legislative changes
Average rental yield remains close to 10-year high
Industry reacts to government’s new sweeping planning reform
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledged on Sunday to cut red tape in an effort to speed up planning application approvals and significantly increase housebuilding
Key industry leaders gather to discuss impact of Renters’ Rights Bill
The discussion covered key concerns with and hopes for the bill, including student lets, 'bidding wars', and pressure on the courts
BTL landlord fined for cutting off power to tenants who were £17k in arrears
The landlord was forced to compensate tenants after cutting off their electricity and changing the locks; mortgage payments had to be made using a credit card due to the tenants’ non-payment
Estate agents forecast a market correction following stamp duty deadline
The government's decision not to extend current stamp duty relief thresholds has certainly spurred an increase in buyer activity
Well-established estate agency expands with opening of fifth office
The estate agency unveils latest phase of its strategic expansion
Franchisees complete acquisition of independent estate agency
The decision to buy the the well-established sales and lettings office follows the completion of a major purchase last year
Agency predicts carnage on the high street unless the government acts now
Labour said if it came into power, it would “save the high street”
Manchester United handed major boost as government backs Old Trafford regeneration project
The project around Old Trafford represents the biggest opportunity for urban regeneration this country has seen since London 2012, says mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham
Estate agency chief to host ‘open house’ strategy webinar this week
Sean Newman says he wants to share his knowledge with as many agents as possible
Americans dominate London’s lettings market for luxury homes
Agency predicts there will be a further increase in Americans, in particular those who did not vote for a Trump presidency, looking to rent in London
EYE NEWSFLASH: Connells Group announces major leadership changes
New chief operating officer of estate agency among key appointments