Renters’ Reform Bill delayed again – Tories warned not to ‘backtrack’
Michael Gove had promised the Renters' Reform Bill would be published this week
Marc da Silva
Major blow for homeowners as BoE set to raise interest rates tomorrow
On Thursday, the Bank of England is expected to hike interest rates for the 12th time in a row
The return of no-deposit mortgages could prove a ‘lifeline’ for buyers
The Skipton, which is the UK's fourth biggest building society, says it recognised a "gap in the market"
Sellers are ‘pricing their properties accordingly’
Sales are holding steady for the time being and many estate agents are now able to offer more choice after spending the winter trying to replenish their stock
UK housing market proves ‘remarkably robust’ despite fall in property sales
New data shows that the property market has demonstrated a robust performance against significant and determined headwinds
Engel & Völkers eyes growth in London after relocating headquarters
The estate agency says the move will allow the firm to expand its presence in core UK markets
Rent and mortgage payments missed by 700,000 households in April
There is growing concern that so many households are missing housing payments
Simplify data hack cost the firm almost £7m
Simplify Group was the victim of a cyber-attack, which created mayhem in property chains across the UK
Webinar to address major ‘topics and challenges facing our industry’
Behavioural expert will aim to help estate agents work in the most effective way
Purplebricks shares plummet 60% amid warning over cash reserves
Purplebricks saw its share price fall sharply in morning trading, with shareholders facing major losses, as negotiations over a potential sale continue
EYE NEWSFLASH: Purplebricks’ access to cash under threat as sale update issued
Purplebricks says negotiations relating to the sale of the business are ongoing. But transactions being contemplated would deliver returns to shareholders below the firm's current share price
Lenders set to bring back 100% mortgages
Lenders are poised to start offering 100% mortgages for the first time since the global financial crisis in 2008
Martin Lewis calls for urgent help for mortgage prisoners trapped in ‘intolerable situation’
Martin Lewis, of MoneySavingExpert.com, says it is important people understand the huge life detriment that mortgage prisoners have suffered; bad impact on well-being and mental health
Vendors ignore low offers amid undersupply of housing
While there are more buyers putting in cheeky offers than a year ago, the majority are unsuccessful
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Connells Group announces new non-exec chair; Propertynest expands with new franchisee; Duo return to support expansion
Letting agents report ‘very frenetic’ market conditions for would-be tenants
More properties of all kind are needed to help alleviate the widening supply-demand imbalance in the PRS, which is placing upward pressure on rental values
OnTheMarket Software signs agreement with Arun Estates
Arun Estates operates from over 100 branches
Propertymark One set to go out with a bang
Propertymark tells agents to prepare for an industry after party like no other on the Wembley stage next month
‘I’m looking forward to working with our franchisees and to supporting their growth’
LSL announced yesterday that its entire owned estate agency network of 183 branches will become franchises
What’s actually happening in the UK property market?
Estate agent Kristian Stott joins Chris Watkin to look at, analyse and comment on the latest property stats, numbers and graphs reflecting current trends in the housing market