Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Ex-Zoopla boss Mark Goddard lands new role; Simon Gates joins The Estate Agency as non-executive director; Dacres appoints Claire Tiplady
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John D Wood & Co. expands business with new office
The new office will be managed by associate director, Kevin Allen, who has worked for John D Wood & Co. for more than 30 years, alongside newly appointed Emily Reeve
Michael Gove confirmed as keynote speaker at NRLA’s National Conference
Michael Gove, secretary of state at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities, will be the keynote speaker at the NRLA’s National Conference on 24 October
Sharp rise in number of properties listed for sale
The August figure is in the top four by volume of any month of the last 30 months
Deposit alternative provider aims to save agents ‘an invaluable amount of time’
This latest integration aims to save agents time on administrative tasks associated with traditional deposits
Last chance to save £100 on your ticket to the EA Masters
The EA Masters conference and exhibition will take place on Tuesday 7 November at Evolution London
Paul Smith steps down as CEO of Spicerhaart
Industry stalwart Paul Smith, who founded the business in 1989, will be stepping down as CEO of Spicerhaart
What changes are needed to make the property market better for all involved?
HM Land Registry’s Mike Harlow talks with leaders and influencers across the property sector about how they can work together to improve conditions in the market
Simon Cowell sells house for £30m below asking price
The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent star bought the London mansion 16 years ago but decided the time was right to sell despite the housing slump
When is pressure selling pressure selling?
Agents offer their views on the recent pressure selling news headlines, and what’s the right, or wrong, approach for agents to take
Alto launches Partner Hub
Alto, part of Zoopla, has launched a new Partner Hub for PropTech partners
Selling property with tenants in-situ is on the rise for landlords
The rental market remains very competitive for tenants, and this has led to an increase in the number of BTL landlords selling with tenants in-situ
AI property description and email generator having ‘tangible effect on the way agents work’ – claim
Estate agency software and CRM specialist says harnessing AI is key for agents who want to save time and money
Greater clarity needed over new EPC regulations
Smaller landlords with just a handful of properties may sell up, but those with bigger portfolios need to plan for future expenditure, says agent
Are you getting complacent with compliance?
Expert warns that fresh figures reveal a larger problem with property firms and their 'unwise' complacency towards compliance
Agents express concern over upcoming legislative changes
Agents are going to have their hands full over the next few years dealing with the legislative amendments that will be introduced
Nationwide and Santander slash mortgage rates – ‘other lenders may follow’
The mortgage lenders say the changes will be implemented today, and come amid a series of constant hikes to the base rate from the Bank of England
Well-known franchisee adds third estate agency branch to portfolio
There is no shortage of estate agents in this area, with around 20 agency branches located along the main hub
LSL agrees significant acquisition
LSL says the agreed purchase is subject to FCA approval
Exchanged property prices continue to rise, new data shows
Instruction prices and exchanged prices have continued to rise across the UK, fresh figures suggest