Former estate agent named as new housing minister ahead of government plans to cut stamp duty
The government’s latest housing minister is the 13th Conservative MP to be given the job since 2010.
Marc da Silva
New independent estate agency launches
The new company has been set-up by two estate agents with combined experience of over 30 years.
Comings & Goings
Snippets of property industry news: Mishon Mackay appoints MD and sales director; Lisa Freer joins Chosen Home; Residential agent promoted to partner.
Reapit launches Agency Edition
Agency Edition is specifically designed for agencies with up to 30 users.
A quarter of borrowers will not be able to afford their mortgage if interest rates hit 5%
Successive interest rate rises, combined with soaring bills, are causing concern among many borrowers.
HMOs will require planning consent under new proposed licensing rules
Buy-to-let landlords looking to turn a property into an HMO for up to six people could soon have to apply for planning permission under new proposals.
New partnership to guarantee 10-day completion dates
Amidst the cost-of-living crisis and capacity issues putting pressure on them, brokers and lenders are trying to navigate new and efficient ways in which they can support their clients.
The Society of Licensed Conveyancers to hold conference in Derby
Kate Faulkner will be hosting the conference this year and the society has also announced the list of speakers ahead of the event.
Purplebricks reported to Information Commissioner ahead of potential legal action
Contractors for Justice (C4J) is pursuing a proposed Group Litigation Order against Purplebricks, on behalf of former agents that were hired as self-employed estate agents.
Well-established estate agency opens fifth branch
This new branch will be operating in a completely new territory that the estate agency has not previously operated within.
Ex-Foxtons director joins prime estate agency as head of sales
The senior estate agent has left Foxtons after 24 years.
Council invites landlords to sell up without ‘estate agency fees’
A council initiative to purchase existing homes to add to its list of rental properties is now being extended to private landlords – including those with tenants already in place.
Zoopla announces new integration with the Goodlord group
Zoopla’s Alto property software integrates with Vouch.
OnTheMarket Software, formerly teclet, launches as part of platform’s ‘growth’ plans
OnTheMarket Group launches OnTheMarket Software, which was formerly known as teclet. This follows the acquisition of Glanty last year.
Three-quarters of landlords have supported tenants with cost of living
With the cost-of-living crisis showing no signs of easing, many landlords are playing their part in reducing the burden the tenants are facing.
Housebuilding surges but insufficient housing supply continues to drive up house prices
These latest housebuilding numbers mark a notable improvement, but the numbers still fall well short of demand.
Spicerhaart commits to being an armed forces-friendly employer
Spicerhaart signs Armed Forces Covenant and joins the Ministry of Defence Career Transition Partnership scheme connecting the firm with a pool of ex-service and reservist personnel.
Further signs of market rebalancing as housing stock levels hit 15-month high
The rebalancing of the housing market continued in August, while sentiment among home movers remains robust.
UK’s largest private landlord set to deliver record annual rental rises
Record lettings performance continues as rents rise sharply.
Independent estate agency opens the doors to new branch
The estate agency opens its third branch just 18 months after launching the business.