Marc da Silva, Author at Property Industry Eye

eXp Luxury launches in the UK

eXp Luxury made its debut in the USA in October 2022, and has built 1,100 members and counting across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico

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Fixed mortgage deals drop to lowest levels in six months

Average fixed mortgage rates across two and five-year fixed rate deals have fallen for a fourth consecutive month

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Estate agency’s high street windows smashed by ‘cowardly vandals’

The estate agency discovered yesterday morning that its windows had been smashed by vandals over the weekend

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Comings & Goings

Snippets of industry news: Experts in Property's Steve Moir replaced by Andrew Simmonds; Charles Lloyd returns to Beauchamp Estates; John D Wood & Co. appoints new area director

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Leasehold reforms a step in the right direction but more work to be done

The government hopes the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill will give homeowners a 'fairer deal', and greater rights and protections

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More pain for renters as smaller landlords look to sell up

Significant structural changes taking place inside PRS, new survey reveals

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Renters face above-inflation rent hikes next year

There are signs asking rents have risen too high in some markets due in part to a surge in rental listings

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Housr unlocks £5m growth funding round ahead of UK and US expansion

Housr, which previously raised £1.2m, operates similarly to a dating app letting users swipe through properties and secure viewings, while letting agents can use it as a management portal

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Will OnTheMarket and CoStar increase the burden on agents to pay higher fees?

What impact will this acquisition will have on estate agents?

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Property industry reacts to Rightmove House Price Index

It is not often that November is busier than September in the UK property market but it was this year

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Long-standing franchisees acquire independent estate agency

Launched as a cold start business in 2008, the franchise has grown steadily over 15 years

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Football league club agrees partnership with independent estate agent

Self-employed estate agent hopes to use the football club to reach out to fans – and potential customers in a bid to increase local market share

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Regional estate agency expands with opening of 19th high street branch

The local mayor attended the opening of the new office as a special guest

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Estate agency opens new town centre office as 45th anniversary nears

The local MP joined the celebrations, alongside local business owners and valued clients and friends, who were invited to enjoy the branch opening

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Consumer willingness to pay for faster transactions presents revenue opportunity for agents

The opportunity for agents to generate additional revenue and have more time to spend on winning new instructions and marketing is invaluable, says PropTech founder

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