Man who changed agents’ home valuation during divorce proceeding is jailed
Anthony Cooke pleaded guilty to committing an act against public justice.
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Purplebricks fee hike ‘strikes the right balance’, says CEO Helena Marston
Purplebricks CEO defends steep listing-fee price increase, and says that the online agency ‘remains the most cost-effective and professional way’ to sell homes.
Well-known estate agency completes third acquisition in 15 months
Over the past 15 months, the company has also acquired Aitchisons Residential in St Albans and Berkhamsted, as well as Putterills Land and Development Ltd in Hitchin.
Estate agency revamps 65-year-old branch to look like £1m property
The company says that the stylish 5,380 sq ft branch has been designed as a ‘property showroom’.
Estate agency director wins prestigious regional award
Award winner Joe Shorney has more than 15 years’ experience in the property industry.
Government considering 50-year mortgages that children can inherit
Longer loan durations would allow home buyers to pay more for properties because they would have lower monthly payments.
Grainger buys major Build to Rent development for £128m
Grainger has exchanged contracts to forward fund and acquire its third Build to Rent investment.
Housing market affected by drop in international buyers and war in Ukraine
Property prices are continuing to grow at a steady pace.
New course to help agents keep stock levels and completion times on track
New listing and market appraisal course for estate agents.
EYE NEWSFLASH: Boomin to make more than 20 employees redundant
Boomin CEO Michael Bruce has written to partner agents explaining that it is 'reducing the excess headcount' at the company. Here's a copy of the letter.
Boris Johnson urged to expel ex-housing minister from Tory party over groping allegation
The Conservative MP has quit the whips office after allegedly assaulting two fellow guests at the Carlton Club – a Tory Party private members’ club in London’s Piccadilly - on Wednesday.
Estate agents to receive a pay boost to help with cost of living
Estate agents will get a cash payment from October to ease cost of living pressures.
House price growth slows, as households suffer income squeeze
Average property prices record lowest rate of monthly growth since December 2019.
Ill-health forces senior Knight Frank figure to resign – replacement appointed
Tim Hyatt, head of residential at Knight Frank, praises the ‘remarkable leader’ who was recently diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease.
Market snapshot suggests ‘it’s absolute madness to think house prices will keep on rising’
“Another month of slowing growth is just a precursor to the sharp correction about to torpedo the UK housing market,” says market commentator.
Foxtons instructs broker to continue share buyback during closed period
Foxtons will unveil its half-year results on 28 July.
Halifax lowers deposits on new builds to 5%
Halifax, the UK’s largest lender, has this morning lowered the minimum mortgage deposit required on new build homes to 5% from 10%.
New partnership to deliver digital ID solution for Right to Rent
The move will digitise and streamline the entire Right to Rent check process instead of tenants needing to present physical documents.
Propertymark joins forces with Phil Spencer’s Move iQ
The organisation will be working with Phil Spencer’s Move iQ to raise consumer understanding of what it means to use a Propertymark Protected agent.
Voids plummet as rents rise, new data shows
Rents increased for the fifth consecutive month in June as voids continued to fall.