Industry influencers to share ‘hints and tips’ with agents at conference
Three well-known content producers and industry influencers have been confirmed at Propertymark’s NAEA National Conference.
Marc da Silva
Historic estate agency scoops top regional award
The 145-year-old business provides a wide range of services to clients across the region.
Increase in estate agency complaints but fewer are upheld
There has been an increase in the number of complaints about estate and letting agents but significantly fewer have been upheld.
Surge in number of equity release customers cashing in on property wealth
More than £1.5bn was withdrawn from UK property in Q1 2022.
Increase in housing supply leads to rise in agreed sales
Despite the uptick in housing supply, it remains a seller’s market, as many buyers are still prepared to pay asking price and above to secure their dream home.
New property hub to offer ‘personal touch to buying, selling and renting properties’
The new office will welcome people in for a coffee and a chat about all things property.
EweMove says it is on track to double the size of the franchise network
EweMove recognise top performing franchisees, with the team at EweMove Bexleyheath crowned the Franchise of the Year award.
Knight Frank adopts new AML solution
New proprietary risk engine selected to help Knight Frank identify fraud and money laundering ris
Propertymark re-enforces its opposition to proposed rent controls
The tenant-centred approach being taken to further reform the rented sector is overlooking the needs and rights of letting agents and their landlords, says Propertymark.
Estate agents swap cars for e-bikes to do viewings
Agents have taken more environmentally conscious steps to be more eco-friendly and that includes a move to use electric bikes to carry out our viewings.
Estate agent offers the chance to win luxury holiday with ‘golden board’ competition
Anyone who spots a golden board can enter the competition by taking a photo of the board and posting it on their Facebook or Instagram feed.
Rents rising with more tenants paying above going rate to secure property
Increasing rents ‘could signal the beginning of the end of the pandemic trend of renters leaving cities’, according to The DPS.
Property industry reacts to Rightmove House Price Index
Property industry reaction: An unrelenting level of homebuyer demand has fuelled a property market boom that shows no signs of slowing.
Homes Under the Hammer’s Martin Roberts rushed to hospital with ‘hours to live’
“So. Bit of a shocker.” The news was shared on Twitter.
Agents told to be ‘ready to understand the implications’ of ground rent changes
A ban on ground rent on new leasehold properties in England and Wales will come into force on 30 June 2022.
Almost three-quarters of buyers are chain-free
The share of homes bought by chain-free buyers has increased, fuelled in part by first-time buyers and investors.
Property asking prices rise again but momentum expected to slow
Asking prices for UK homes increased again in April but activity in the housing market is expected to slow in the coming months.
Buyers demand energy-efficient homes
The majority of property buyers are prepared to pay more for properties that primarily uses renewable energy, while more buyers think EPC ratings are now more important.
The Property Franchise Group to hold AGM next month
The Property Franchise Group, one of the UK’s largest property franchises, will hold its Annual General Meeting in May.
Scottish property market stabilises as supply pressures ease
The newly-released Q1 Property Trends Report Scotland paints a positive picture for home-movers as supply pressures ease.