British estate agent shot dead in drive-by shooting
The 54-year-old estate agent from Truro, Cornwall, was shot dead in front of his 14-year-old daughter.
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Bank of England poised to raise interest rates as high inflation takes toll
The UK housing market remains resilient ahead of this week’s expected interest rate rise.
High-end estate agency bows to industry pressure and cuts ties with Russia
Savills, Knight Frank, Avison Young, CBRE, and Colliers all announced last week that they were cutting links to their Russian partners.
Updated guidance relating to latest possession action process
Guidance for landlords and tenants in the private and social rented sectors to explain the possession action process in the county courts in England and Wales has been updated.
Webinar to inform agents of new rental protection insurance product
Vouch will host a free webinar tomorrow offering insight into how agents could potentially generate revenue through its rental protection insurance product.
New pilot property redress scheme
The scheme will allow participants to access a service which will try to facilitate a swift and effective early resolution of disputes.
Belvoir acquires well-known estate agency
Belvoir has acquired a well-established estate agency business.
eXp UK says it has seen industry leading growth in new instructions and sales
eXp, a hybrid style estate agency said it has signed up 270 agents and expects to break the 300 mark later this year.
Boomin’s new service aims to generate ‘earning opportunities for agents’
Boomin says it does not receive a fee for this latest service. Will it appeal to estate agents?
Savills doubles profits in record year
Savills saw full-year profits hit record levels as it cashed in on the UK’s booming property market.
ProperTech open negotiations to buy Rentify off administrator
ProperTech, a recently formed PropTech company, is looking for investors to help fund plans to buy Rentify.com, which recently went into administration.
Loss of Russian buyers will not hurt London property market – Savills
The sharp decline in Russian buyers from the London property market will not have a negative impact, according to Savills.
BTL landlord reports agency to ASA over ‘misleading’ fees comparisons
A buy-to-let landlord has reported LettingaProperty.com to the Advertising Standards Authority, claiming its fees comparison webpage is ‘misleading’.
Estate agents to face consumer protection laws
All estate agents in the UK have to join one of two independent redress schemes, either The Property Ombudsman or the Property Redress Scheme.
Roman Abramovich’s properties: Attempt to sell homes halted by sanctions
Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich was sanctioned yesterday by the UK government as part of its response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
EYE NEWSFLASH: Vic Darvey quits as CEO at Purplebricks
Purplebricks' chief exec to step down.
Rap star Tinie Tempah is investing in Strike
Tinie Tempah is investing in Strike, the hybrid agency, formerly Housesimple.
British property tycoon confirms interest in buying Chelsea football club
Chelsea FC’s Roman Abramovich put the club up for sale last week amid the ongoing crisis in Ukraine following Russia’s invasion.
Portals challenger in major marketing push
The advertising campaign will run throughout the year using an extensive mix of media including billboards, buses, bus stops, and radio and on the ground events.
Estate agency expands after taking on new regional representative
The expanding hybrid estate agency service allows its regional representatives to operate from home.