Dezrez says new tool will ‘revolutionise’ the way estate agents switch CRM’s
Dezrez says this new approach is a first of its kind in the industry.
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Rent freeze likely to deter buy-to-let investors
The buy-to-let boom of recent years has fed the stereotype that Brits are obsessed with property.
Housing law expert advises how tenants can challenge rent increases
While there is no cap on how much a landlord can charge, government guidance states rent rises for existing tenants must be “fair and realistic”.
Estate agency commissions artwork tribute to the Queen
A tribute to the Queen has been spray painted in Rugby.
New chancellor to unveil ‘emergency budget’ next week
New chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng will unveil the ‘emergency budget’ for tax cuts next Friday, the government has confirmed.
House prices set for ‘rollercoaster ride’ as market faces ‘real challenges’
The ONS said the sudden doubling of the annual rate of price growth “was mainly because of a base effect from the falls in prices seen this time last year”.
Is buy-to-let no longer the investment of choice?
Thousands of people have turned to residential property as a means of supplementing their income.
All resolutions pass at Purplebricks AGM, but chair’s position not put to a vote
Lecram Holdings and its advisors, Harrier Capital Partners, which have called for the Purplebricks chairman to quit, were present at the AGM and have responded to yesterday's events.
Property firm sees revenue jump to £2.14bn, but warns recession ‘could be about to blow away the good times’
The company says that housing demand is losing momentum, hurt by rising mortgages amid a cost-of-living crisis.
The FIA strikes Marvellous deal with industry trainer Julian O’Dell
The Federation of Independent Agents (FIA) has this morning announced a new partnership with Marvellous Training Solutions.
Transactions set to remain strong for the rest of this year
If unemployment remains low and inflation is contained, Knight Franks says that it expects house price growth to continue to moderate in the coming months but avoid a cliff-edge moment.
Buyers remain optimistic but those most reliant on borrowing reduce budgets
Home movers most reliant on borrowing are starting to reduce their budgets in the face of rising interest rates and the increased cost of living.
Hybrid roles rose by almost a third in Q2 2022
Fresh data shows that job postings featuring the key word ‘hybrid working’ has increased significantly, while ‘remote working’ and ‘work from home’ options are waning.
Purplebricks unveils two high-profile property industry executives to its board
Adrian Blair will step down as a Non-Executive Director on 1 October 2022 following four years as a member of Purplebricks' Board.
Are you familiar with updated guidance? Agents warned not to fall foul of the rules
Agents must familiarise themselves with the guidance and take appropriate steps.
Purplebricks prepare for crucial AGM amid pressure from activist shareholder
Purplebricks will hold its Annual General Meeting later today.
Well-known estate agency group opens specialist ‘new homes core’
The company has opened a specialist ‘new homes core’ in its Canary Wharf branch to manage the growing number of new homes developments across the capital.
“Better an empty house than an unruly tenant” – agency owner provides guide for landlords
Estate agent Mike Jones has a reputation for being straight talking.
Sprift upgrades comparison tool
The new version of the comparables tool, which is live as of today, incorporates new functionality, including powerful filters such as price per sq ft and lease length, plus more.
More agents opt for custodial tenancy deposit schemes
In an era of low interest rates, increasing numbers of landlords and letting agents have opted to transfer deposits to the custodial schemes, where there is a free service.