The Federation of Independent Agents announce Dataloft collaboration
The new partnership will offer FIA members access to Dataloft’s Inform platform
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Property management firm fined £17,000 over ‘dangerous’ rental homes
The local authority says it will continue to take ‘robust action’ when the safety of tenants is put at risk due to serious hazards in their home
Survey: What are the challenges currently facing frontline conveyancers?
New study provides a fascinating exposition of what conveyancers see – and don’t see – as a struggle, but also contains some interesting stats on the way they feel they are represented
Government urged to introduce grants to help landlords improve EPCs
Legal expert calls on the government to introduce a grant specifically for landlords to help improve the EPC's of their properties
Mayfair property sells for almost £5,100 per sq ft
Since June, there have been eight sales in the capital over £20m
Property industry reacts to another sharp fall in house prices
UK house prices fall at fastest in 14 years as purchasers struggle to afford mortgages
Estate agency brothers complete acquisition of well-known rival firm
This is the estate agency's fifth acquisition in as many years
Rents surge to a record-breaking high as tenant competition heats up
This month's numbers are quite staggering, with all indicators pointing to a particularly red hot summer for the rental market
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Finest Properties appoints new branch manager; Cardwells welcomes Stephen Pyatt; Former head of JLL regions joins Barberry Group
Mortgage rates see first weekly drop since April with further reductions anticipated
Average fixed rates are beginning to ease, which is welcome news for under-pressure borrowers, new figures show
Are you familiar with upcoming energy efficiency changes?
Energy efficiency is increasingly a concern for not only landlords but buyers, sellers and renters too
Ultimate Premier League fan experience up for grabs
This is a once in a lifetime experience, kindly donated by Catfest organiser Julian O’Dell’s friend Howard Cooke. Every single penny raised goes to Action Against Cancer
OnTheMarket to launch new consumer podcast series ‘OnTheMove’
OnTheMarket says the new podcast aims to help demystify the home moving process
Rightmove launches new training tool to help agents use its platform better
The new tool ‘Teams View’ is available within the Rightmove Hub and allows agencies to have better visibility of the Rightmove training staff have completed and track their progress
Homeowners and renters at risk of eviction to receive free legal advice
A new government-backed scheme providing free legal advice to help those at risk of losing their home launched yesterday
Would-be OnTheMarket investor takes aim at portal after failed offer
Ex-Cantor investor launches a scathing attack on the running of the property search portal and its decision to reject his investment bid
Estate agents must have ‘stringent process’ in place to ensure they are compliant
Having a process in place will strengthen the agent’s due diligence
Industry reacts to surprise hike in mortgage approvals
Mortgage approvals somewhat surprisingly hit am eight-month high in June despite a urge in borrowing rates
BTL landlords told to be wary of agents’ “too good to be true” rental valuations
High street lettings agents accused of over-inflating rental prices
Mortgage advisers signing up to self-employed scheme will have access to 7,500 estate agents – claim
CMME is aiming to build and expand its mortgage broker network to 50 self-employed advisers within the next 12 months