Are you familiar with legislative changes that come into force from 1 December?
The Regulations were initially due to be introduced next month, but the implementation of the Act has been postponed until 1 December 2022.
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The Able Agent and Kerfuffle join forces to ‘bring the best’ out of agents
The Able Agent and Kerfuffle have teamed up to form a new training partnership.
Relations between estate agents and conveyancers have improved
Relationships between conveyancers and estate agents have improved since the busy stamp duty-fuelled days of the pandemic.
Agents urge government to do more boost housing supply, including ‘targeted stamp duty exemptions’
Sales and lettings agents do not have enough homes to meet demand from buyers or renters.
Canopy and Zero Deposit agree new partnership
All Canopy partner agents will now have access to Zero Deposit integrated into their experience.
The Fine & Country Foundation awards grants to 16 charities
The Fine & Country Foundation supports 16 charities through latest grant programme.
Estate agents report drop in inquiries for properties
The UK housing market showed further signs of a slowing last month.
Banned agency director ordered to pay £80,000 for unlicensed HMO
The letting agency's sole director was recently made the subject of an anti-social behaviour injunction and banning order.
John Lewis unveils first locations for its Build-to-Rent homes
Retailer John Lewis is preparing to become a large private landlord after unveiling plans last year to build 10,000 new homes on land it owns across the UK.
Agency takes on new office as part of expansion strategy
The new branch is the agency’s fourth office.
Missed phone calls are costing estate agents an estimated £119m a year
Estate agencies currently operating across the UK property market are losing revenue due to missed calls from potential clients.
Right to Buy extension provokes mixed industry reaction
Boris Johnson, keen to repair his fortunes after a bruising Tory revolt against his leadership this week, unveiled plans yesterday to make it easier for people to buy their own home.
Arun Estates signs up to offer a deposit alternative
Arun Estates, which operates Wards, Cubitt & West, Douglas Allen and Pittis, has partnered with flatfair, the deposit alternative provider.
Agents urged to support their local food banks
Agents are being encouraged to support their local food banks by donating food parcels.
Think tank welcomes Right to Buy revival but urges government to go further
The prime minister will use a major speech in Lancashire today to announce new measures to potentially help millions onto the property ladder.
Ambitious estate agency opens fifth branch
The estate agency is hoping to swiftly increase market share in the local area.
Boomin acquires interior design service as part of diversification strategy
Michael Bruce, CEO and founder of Boomin, says the acquisition will be “a win-win for all parties”.
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Strutt & Parker hires two new associates; Telford Homes names next CEO, Carter Jonas appoints 23 new partners
House prices ‘have begun their gradual return to earth’
The housing market is showing signs of cooling, Halifax has said, as households face a squeeze on their finances.
Chancellor urged to unfreeze housing benefits ‘without delay’
Vulnerable renters are facing a perfect storm of rising costs matched by a benefits system that is failing to keep up.