Build to Rent completions hit all-time high
Build to Rent completions are now running at over two and a half times the average for the period 2017-19
Marc da Silva
Cash homebuyer activity reaches decade high
More buyers are spending cash amid unfavourable mortgage rates
Property completions 40% below ‘normal market conditions’
Housing market activity stagnates despite strong supply, new report shows
Rightmove’s reign challenged? Analyst projects that a property portal price war could soon ‘erupt’
Which property portal provides best lead generation for estate agents?
The Law Society to support estate agents with material information rules
Online seminar for estate agents to focus on the latest developments in property transactions
Winkworth franchisees expand presence in north London
Estate agents take advantage of opportunity within the Winkworth network to expand and grow their business
Labour warned it will miss its housebuilding target without emergency cash injection
In an open letter to the new Labour government, a group of 24 housing associations have warned that it will miss its flagship 1.5 million new homes target
New agency software ‘packed with solutions to make agents’ lives easier’
The new CRM has been developed in-house and built entirely from scratch
Gangster caught with £500,000 of heroin stopped from becoming a landlord
The wannabe landlord said he regretted his crimes “very much”
Property industry reacts to Rightmove House Price Index
Market activity has remained steady throughout the general election campaign, but there are signs that some would-be movers are waiting for the first Bank of England Base Rate cut
Property owner wins £47k stamp duty dispute with HMRC
The owner of an 11-bedroom property disputed a closure notice issued by HMRC for underpaid stamp duty land tax (SDLT) amounting to £47,750
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: SBK announces key promotions; Kurtis Property appoints lettings consecutive; The Hill Group promotes Cain Peters to managing director of special projects
Current market ‘presents an opportunity for savvy agents’ to unlock profits
What actions are profitable agents taking today to succeed?
BTL landlord fined for harassing and illegally evicting tenant
The court heard how the landlord harassed his tenant by repeatedly sending messages threatening to move in and change the locks to the property without her permission
The number of property sales agreed is up 15% YoY amid dip in asking prices
The volume of new sellers coming to market has edged higher, while buyer demand remains stable overall
Plans submitted for 3,300-home mixed-use development
The 3,300-home mixed-use green neighbourhood would include the third tallest skyscraper in the country behind The Shard and TwentyTwo
Scotland needs to match Labour’s ambition, says agency boss
Scottish government urged to emulate Sir Keir Starmer’s housing policy
Marginal rise in home condition surveys
A higher number of homeowners have instructed a home condition survey with their recent property purchase
Open letter calls on new government to regulate property agents
Propertymark, BPF, RICS, FoPRA and TPI have signed the open letter calling on the government to raise standards in the residential property sector
Property transaction time ‘becoming increasingly tedious and lengthy’
New report explores the reasons for the lengthy delays in the time taken to exchange contracts on a property