Agency reveals expansion plans after delivering 20% revenue growth in 2022
The company intends to acquire a number of property businesses over the next 12 months and open new offices in strategic locations
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Well-known franchise brand opens new office and eyes major plans to expand
The addition of the new office expands the network to ten branches across the UK
Homebuyers ‘priced back into the housing market’ as mortgage rates fall
It is not all ‘doom and gloom’ despite recent economic woes, says analyst, but there is still cause for concern as mortgage approvals sink
No landlord exodus as vast majority plan to carry on investing in buy-to-let
Rumours of death of buy-to-let greatly exaggerated, study finds
The most mortgage-dependent markets see sharpest house price falls
Buyer and seller expectations are adjusting quickly, with both more realistic about price readjustments, data shows
Government’s energy efficiency plans are ‘dead in the water’
Lack of clarity is playing a major part in holding back investment in buy-to-let - claim
New partnership aims to reduce burden of compliance for Knight Frank
The integration enables automated licensing checks
Well-established property professionals launch new estate agency
Well-known pair have set-up a new estate agency
Property transactions edge higher
New data provides interesting insight into what is happening in the housing market
Most vendors ‘sell at a profit’ despite dip in house prices
Double-digit house price growth in 2022 has meant that homeowners cashing in have made record gains
Homeowners hit by rising mortgage costs
Some lenders have cut mortgage rates in recent days as the housing market slows, but they nonetheless remain at significantly higher levels than a year ago
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Propertymark beefs up compliance team; Wates chairman to be replaced; Property finance specialist expands team; MJ Gleeson's directorate update
Estate agent issues apology after TV appearance sparks angry backlash
The estate agent received criticism after appearing on GB News
Interest rates could hit 4.75% this year
The next Bank of England announcement regarding interest rates will be made on Thursday 2nd February 2023
Top social media tips for estate agents
Tiktok, Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook content can be optimised to increase engagement and offer key content ideas to reach new potential customers
Trade bodies unveil new version of LPE1 conveyancing form
This is the fourth version of the LPE1 form and includes a number of additional questions
Award for letting agency providing homes for people on low incomes
Agency recognised for transforming empty homes and housing people on low incomes
Homebuyers face less competition as house prices continue to fall
Halifax has just released its latest House Price Index
Tenants should brace themselves for soaring rents, letting agents warn
The increasing burden on landlords is now starting to have a real impact on the availability of rental stock in the private sector
UK house prices forecast to fall in 2023
Various reports suggest that homeowners will lose a chunk of their property's value this year