Connells Group chairman to retire after 45 years with the company
Connells Group has announced that its chairman Stephen Shipperley is set to retire at the end of this year after 14 years in the role and a total of 45 years with the company.
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Property industry reacts to Michael Gove’s return as housing secretary
Michael Gove in major comeback as sacked minister appointed to Levelling Up Secretary once again.
New stamp duty cut clears first Commons hurdle but opposition MPs voice concerns
These cuts to stamp duty will mean that an estimated 43% of transactions each year will pay absolutely no stamp duty whatsoever.
Sticky situation! Buyers warned as Gü founder faces paying extra £120,000 in stamp duty
Gü founder James Averdieck loses stamp duty claim after judge rules he wrongly demanded lower rate on his £3m country home.
Comings & Goings
Snippets of property industry news: Savills hire new head of sales; Templeton Robinson appoints new partner; TML strengthens leadership team
Estate agent battling cancer shares story in inspirational Channel 4 film
At just 25-years-old, the estate agent was diagnosed with sarcoma, a cancer of the soft tissue, that spread to her lungs and is now deemed incurable.
Agent ordered to pay almost £30,000 for unlicensed HMO
The agent, who did not attend the court hearing, was fined £28,000 with an additional £1,640 in costs.
Suzy Lamplugh suspect John Cannan ‘to be quizzed about new evidence’
killer’s bid to be released from an East Yorkshire jail could fail if members of a parole board panel believe he was responsible for the murder of estate agent Suzy Lamplugh.
Property auction sales a hit – but with strong regional variation
The latest residential and commercial property auction data has been released.
Rents edge up in the UK, but growth is largely unchanged
Average UK rents rose during Q3 2022, new data shows.
EYE NEWSFLASH: Michael Gove replaces Simon Clarke as housing secretary
Simon Clarke is out as the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Secretary; a full cabinet is in the process of being appointed.
Almost half of agents inaccurately value properties, claims allAgents
allAgents says that a worryingly high number of estate agents are inaccurately valuing homes.
Property industry reacts to Rishi Sunak becoming prime minister
Rishi Sunak, as the new prime minster, has a task on his hands and must get his feet under the table quickly.
Housing market outlook: What to expect in 2023
What is the outlook for property prices, transactions and the letting market next year?
Interest rate hike could be lower than expected as markets rally
The lower expected rate is likely to mean cheaper mortgage repayments for homeowners.
Conveyancers urged to prepare for ‘significant fall in work volumes’
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) has told the firms it regulates to be ready for the worst, as housing market activity slows.
Estate agency calls for businesses to check business rates now
While energy costs may overtake business rate concerns, more immediate savings can be found from rate checks.
Property Redress Scheme is looking for agents to join their member panel
The Property Redress Scheme (PRS) is launching a new member panel, bringing forward a new forum designed to benefit members.
OTM joins forces with The Able Agent to provide discounted agency training
As part of the partnership, The Able Agent will deliver four free online “Inspiring Property Professionals” courses, open to all OnTheMarket agents over the next 12 months.
NRLA announces minister for PRS as keynote speaker
The NRLA has announced new speakers for the National Landlord Conference.