Government warned not to proceed with new inheritance tax grab
Poll shows majority of people support raising IHT threshold above £325k despite ‘eyewatering’ public finance decisions ahead.
Marc da Silva
UK house prices set to fall ‘back to the level they were at in summer 2021’
October was undoubtedly a bad month for the UK property market, but could there be worse to come?
High earning agents could be required to pay more tax under new plans
The government is looking to fill a near £60bn fiscal black hole.
Lucy Frazer confirmed as housing minister
Lucy Frazer is the fifth housing minister this year, following Chris Pincher, Stuart Andrew, Marcus Jones and Lee Rowley.
Rightmove’s new agent qualification approved by regulatory body
More than 2,000 agents have so far signed up in advance to the qualification launching later this month.
Director share dealings – Property Franchise Group
The Property Franchise Group has been notified that several transactions have taken place in recent days.
Households could face huge hikes in council tax
Fresh proposals would clear the way for town halls to impose increases close to the rate of inflation, currently at 10.1%.
Plans for ‘investments zones’ to be axed and replaced with ‘transformational’ housing-led projects
Whitehall insiders say levelling-up secretary Michael Gove wants revamped focus on urban regeneration.
Tenants warned that ‘it can only be a matter of time’ before rents soar
The price of rent has not yet matched the increasing costs seen across other areas of life, says rental platform.
Sixth council takes legal action against government to stop migrants being housed in hotel
Six local authorities are taking legal action against the government.
Sheffield Hallam University to open new campus in London
The university will offer courses to up to 5,000 students at new £8bn town, significantly boosting demand for homes in the local area.
EYE NEWSFLASH: Harry Hill, founder of Countrywide and Rightmove, proposed as new chair of Purplebricks
Purplebricks shareholder Lecram Holdings Ltd has written to the board to requisition a general meeting where it will propose that Paul Pindar, chairman of the online agency, is removed.
Well-known franchise network expands presence following acquisition
Ex-marine Tom Cartwright will head up the new office.
Homeflow agrees deal to acquire lead management and automation business
Homeflow says the acquisition is designed to help agents generate, manage and convert more leads.
Purplebricks appoints new PR agency to revamp image
Purplebricks will look to adopt a fresh approach to PR.
Chancellor warned not to place greater financial burden on homeowners
Jeremy Hunt is planning a stealth raid on inheritance tax in the Autumn Statement as part of the government’s attempt to raise about £54bn through tax rises and spending cuts.
Government urged not to scrap top-down targets until a new planning system is in place
The Government has recommitted to its target of building 300,000 homes per year. But it has also promised to do more to give local communities control over the planning process.
Cat O’Dell, former partner of Thomas Morris estate agency, passes away after long fight with cancer
Renowned property industry trainer Julian O'Dell is taking a break from business life until the time seems right to recommence. If you’d like to make a donation in Cat’s memory, you can do so here.
Property industry reacts to another drop in UK house prices
House prices dropped at fastest monthly rate in over 18 months, as newer buyers risk falling into negative equity.
Estate agent wins payout in unfair dismissal case
Employment tribunal decision.