House buyers prioritise energy efficiency when looking for a new home
A growing number of property buyers are prioritising energy efficient features when looking for a new home, as the energy crisis concerns grow.
Marc da Silva
Connells Group delivers strong financial performance supported by Countrywide deal
Connells Group today announced an impressive set of results for the year ended 31 December 2021, with total revenue of £1bn, up from £375m in 2020.
Property industry reacts to latest Bank of England interest rate hike
Savills, The Guild, Strutt & Parker, Winkworth, and OnTheMarket, among the firms offering their views on the Bank’s decision to raise interest rates to deal with increasing inflation.
BTL landlords reject proposed rent controls as more investors exit the PRS
The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has published a shadow White Paper that it hopes the government will take into consideration.
Estate agency expands after completing acquisition
Following the latest acquisition, the estate agency now operates 11 branches, with plans to expand further.
Spicerhaart opens its latest hybrid-style Property Centre
This is the third new-start Property Centre for the Spicerhaart group.
Property transactions per agency hits five-month high
The average number of properties listed per member agent branch has risen — from 19 in January to 23 in February, the highest it’s been for five months.
Comings & Goings
Snippets of property industry news: Savills hires new head of sales; Henry Adams appoints director; New members join Homes England’s Board
Fine & Country adopts new lead management system
New deal will see Fine & Country integrate the lead generation and marketing platform across its offices.
Reapit acquires Australian PropTech property management firm
Reapit expands portfolio with yet another acquisition.
Estate agent hopes to raise £50k for child with rare cancer
An estate agent in north London has pledged to raise £50,000 to help a six-year-old with a rare form of cancer pay for her potentially life-saving treatment.
Foxtons urged to put itself up for sale by activist investor – open letter
Activist investor says that Foxtons is underperforming, and is urging the estate agent to consider a sale. Read the open letter here.
Agent slammed for telling people to give up Greggs to save for house deposit
DM & Co. Homes, based in the West Midlands, posted a video explaining how a £5 spend every day racks up to £8,400 over five years - enough for a deposit to buy a property.
Not enough evidence to decide cause of estate agent’s death says coroner
A coroner said there is not enough evidence to determine the cause of death of a 23-year-old estate agent who was found on a beach in Suffolk.
Football league club agrees sponsorship deal with estate agents
The agreement with the football club will see the estate agents feature prominently in the stadium.
House prices hit record high but slowdown looms
There are several factors that will help keep the housing market steady over the next few years.
LSL Property Services reports record year
LSL Property Services has reported record financial performance and historically strong balance sheet enabling further investment to deliver the group's ambitious growth strategy.
Activist investor acquires majority stake in mortgage lender
The transaction confirmed today is the culmination of a competitive process that saw several global investment companies competing to acquire the mortgage business.
New chapter for letting agent after releasing book for landlords
Samantha Bateman, owner of Belvoir Portsmouth, has written and published a book aimed at landlords.
Possession claims look set to double amid cost of living crisis
Landlord Action’s Paul Shamplina tells ITV’s Tonight programme that possession claims will “at least double” this year.