HMRC launches MTD pilot
This will give HMRC an opportunity to iron out any problems before MTD digital quarterly reporting for landlords and the self-employed comes into force
Marc da Silva
Building the value of a lettings business – how to grow your agency
Key advice for owners and managers of lettings agencies, focused on growing their business
‘Labour’s ‘golden rules’ could remove some of the hurdles in the planning system’
Labour unveils its five ‘golden rules’ for grey belt development
UK housing market continues spring revival as asking prices rise again
Spring activity boost pushes asking prices close to new record
National Stalking Awareness Week: Advice for people affected by unwelcome behaviour
The Suzy Lamplugh Trust’s National Stalking Week takes place from today
Why give thousands to an agent? New self-service lettings platform launches
Landlords get autonomy and control at every step of the lettings process with property advertising on Rightmove and Zoopla included in the package
Parliament urged to back Renters Reform Bill on its return to Commons next week
The Bill is progressing through the House of Commons and will return on 24 April, with amendments proposed by the government striking the right balance, according to the NRLA
Qualification reintroduced ahead of potential UK-wide estate agency regulation
Accreditation course is now available to agents
Letting agency fined for failing to secure tenancy deposit
A Fixed Penalty had been issued for £1,020 but was not paid by the agency, therefore court action resulted, adding to the total amount owed
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Director returns to Savills from Strutt & Parker; James Clarke joins the house.Partnership; Strettons appoints new director
The Guild welcomes more than 20 new members in Q1 2024
Independent operators join the network of independent agents
Tenants staying for longer to avoid being faced with higher rents
High competition for new rentals, high rents and other financial issues, as well as tenants acquiring a ‘lockdown pet’ are contributing to renters typically staying for longer in a property
Prime London housing market sluggish as buyers happy to ‘wait and see’
Slow activity in the housing market was not helped by the early Easter break
Entries now open for the Industry Fundraising Champions Awards 2024
The award winners will be announced at The Agents Giving Charity Ball in July
Foxtons Q1 trading update – strong revenue growth underpinned by sales uptick
Strong revenue growth underpinned by greater sales market share and lettings expansion from acquisitions
Latest UK house price data – industry reaction
Sellers remain price-sensitive, with properties which are not valued accurately unlikely to attract serious interest
How much? Estate agency fees the biggest cost to sellers
Estate agency commission remains the largest cost to account for those selling property
Franchise group claims agents can earn more than £100k a year
As part of their package, agents are equipped with established industry tech such as PayProp, Verismart and Fixflo
Latest figures ‘bad news for property and mortgage markets’
City economists have pushed back their forecasts for cuts to interest rates
Haart opens new property centre
Joint CEO Antony Lark says new property centre is a statement of confidence in the market recovery