Are you familiar with government’s leasehold reform plans?
Leasehold issues have remained firmly in the news, and the recent King’s Speech has provided an important indication of the government’s focus for the next phase of leasehold reform
Marc da Silva
Estate agency group receives honour from Ministry of Defence
The estate agency group has officially been awarded the MoD’s Silver Award in their Employer Recognition Scheme
More than 800,000 private renters at risk of eviction via Section 21 this winter
New research from Shelter shows 814,000 private renters in England, equivalent to one in 10, are at risk of losing their homes through Section 21 evictions this winter
Fast-expanding estate agency completes double acquisition
The estate agency group is undertaking a major programme of expansion across the UK
Estate agency to disappear from high street and become online only
One door closes and another (virtual one) opens - offering cheaper fees
Will stamp duty be cut in the Autumn Statement?
There is growing rumours of changes to property tax in today's Autumn Statement
New express conveyancing service ‘similar to Amazon Prime’ – claim
The new service 'caters to estate agents seeking effective pipeline management while also benefiting from a referral fee'
Forget the John Lewis advert, Hat & Home release their Christmas video!
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
London bus ads send a clear message to government
The NLC has commissioned 40 London buses around Westminster to spread a clear message that ‘Leasehold is NOT homeownership’
Housing benefit boost anticipated in Autumn Statement
Housing benefits for private renters is expected be unfrozen by the chancellor in his Autumn Statement today
Inheritance tax receipts set to hit record high but should Hunt reduce rates?
The Treasury is on course to secure a record inheritance tax take this year as calls grow for Jeremy Hunt to cut rates in today's Autumn Statement
ONS records first annual house price fall since 2012 – industry reaction
House prices fell marginally September, official data showed on Wednesday, the first annual decline for more than a decade, as rents increased at a record rate
From novice to market leader: can a lack of personal buying experience benefit estate agents?
Watch it here first! Ben Madden, Kristjan Byfield, Kesha Foss-Smith and Spencer Lawrence discuss estate agents who have no personal experience of buying property, and what this means
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Tom Waltham heads up sales and lettings for Savills; Connells appoints new director; Nicky Partridge as Director OPDA expands its member executive committee
Fine & Country duo expand Essex offering
The directors have decided to operate Fine & Country South Essex (Brentwood) and Mid Essex (Chelmsford) as one operation with their team spread across both locations
Renters Reform Bill changes ‘viewed as a step in the right direction’
Amendments to the Renters (Reform) Bill aim to prevent discrimination by landlords
Two rogue operators guilty of arranging £3m mortgage fraud
An accountant and a former financial adviser knowingly lied and misled their clients and mortgage providers in order to benefit financially from home loan applications
Home Office provides new code of practice for Right to Rent
All landlords and their agents have a legal responsibility under the Immigration Act 2014 legislation to prevent those without lawful immigration status from accessing the private rented sector
Landlords are switching to short-lets from long-term rentals, new data suggests
With many ways to advertise and let property to rent agents need to be aware of what is happening within portfolios
Dexters set to acquire major London rival with 60 offices
EYE exclusive: Dexters is on the verge of adding 60 offices across the capital to its portfolio as the ongoing expansion of the estate agency group continues