Connells Group becomes first estate agency to be NHQB accredited supplier
As part of its accreditation, the estate agency will deliver New Homes Quality Code training to all of its new homes specialists, as well as all relevant branch staff
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Homes England should ‘take more risk’ to boost housing delivery, says review
Housing secretary acknowledges the need to deliver more affordable homes and regenerate towns and cities across the country
Big independent estate agency signs up to OnTheMarket
The 20-branch estate agency network becomes the latest to list properties with the portal
Rightmove buys back yet more shares
The company has purchased a number of shares in recent weeks.
New owner for Surrey branch of Martin & Co
Alan Lai has been confirmed as the new owner of Martin & Co’s branches in Caterham and Redhill & Reigate
Landlord loses £28k tax dispute with HMRC
Landlord left with hefty bill to pay
Michael Gove urged to grant additional powers to councils dealing with empty homes
Local authority writes to the housing secretary requesting additional powers
Property industry reacts to Zoopla House Price Index
Housing market activity has improved across key measures
Buy-to-let landlords face ban on rent increases
Commentators express concerns about the long-term rent control plan
Family-run property firm files for administration
The company has filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator and ceased operating
New 99% mortgage product aimed at first-time buyers
This new mortgage product has the potential to help some first-time buyers who fit the affordability criteria, but are struggling to raise a bigger deposit
Over four out of five tenants remain unaware of the Renters (Reform) Bill
Whilst awareness of the proposed reforms has increased over the last 12 months, many tenants still remain unaware of the Bill and its proposals
‘Two-year fixed mortgages have become the product of choice again’
Short-term fixed-rate mortgages have become more popular in recent weeks, as key indicators suggest that the Bank of England will cut interest sooner rather than later
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MPs launch inquiry on improving the home buying and selling process
The cross-party inquiry to examine the transaction process, the information available to buyers, and the role of conveyancers and estate agents
Agency fined £15,000 following licensing and management failures
Prior to issuing the civil penalty fine, the agents were cautioned and informed about the current use of the property
New landlord rental licensing scheme launches next week
Properties will be legally required to apply for a licence on 1 April
Estate agents continue to boycott major property portal in row over fees
Estate agents who have stopped using the property website say they are receiving higher traffic to their own websites
Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill up for Lords debate today
Members of the House of Lords will discuss the key purpose of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill today