Comings & Goings
Snippets of property industry news: Knight Frank names new head of sales; Rob Trotter returns to work with DJ Alexander; Carter Jonas strengthens new homes team
Marc da Silva
UK house prices continue to surge but double-digit growth could slow
UK house price growth looks set to slow in 2022 and we may see falls.
Government accused of ‘propaganda’ to justify National Insurance increase
Employers are directed to justify the 1.25% April increase in National Insurance. Here's what HMRC wants them to do.
Agents urged to do more to address mental health issues in the industry
More needs to be done to recognise and support those with mental health issues in the property industry, according to a trade body
allAgents renews attack on Trustpilot with fresh allegations about GetAgent
allAgents wants Trustpilot to publish the number of fake reviews removed from paying customers.
High-profile agents cut ties with Russian partners
Some of the world’s largest property consultancies have severed ties with their Russian partners following the attack on Ukraine.
Sharp drop in mortgage products as average rates hit seven-year high
Banks and building societies pulled more than 500 mortgage products from the market in recent weeks.
Jupix system restored after major outage
A number of agents got in touch with EYE yesterday morning to say that for the second time in seven months they were unable to access their Jupix CRM.
Foxtons to start £3m share buy back
Foxtons recently reported a much improved performance, as profits soar.
Could Russian ‘dirty money’ probe lead to hike in estate agency AML fines?
With a clampdown on dirty Russian money in full effect, there is a chance that HMRC could increase its AML activity within the estate agency sector, it is claimed.
Estate agency pledges £50,000 to help Ukrainian refugees
Brown & Co, based in the East Midlands and East Anglia, is donating £50,000 to help the record numbers of Ukrainian refugees heading into Poland.
Another agency makes significant donation to Ukraine appeal
Arun Estates has made a substantial donation to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC)’s Ukraine Appeal, and is urging other estate agents to follow suit.
Move iQ launches new property reports
Move iQ has launched a selection of new property reports, designed to support consumers looking to buy or rent a home.
EYE NEWSFLASH: EA Masters ditch Rightmove in favour of OnTheMarket
OnTheMarket has become principal partner of EA Masters and Best Estate Agent Guide.
Foxtons lettings chief joins Lomond Group as new CEO
Ed Philips is leaving Foxtons after 20 years to take on the role of group CEO at the fast-growing lettings and estate agency group, Lomond.
Housing market correction looms as property prices rise
Property prices are unlikely to continue rising as affordability starts to become increasingly stretched, with events in Ukraine likely to send inflation and energy costs higher.
Long-standing independent agency acquired by rival firm
A well-established independent agency has completed the purchase of a rival company, which has been selling and letting properties in the local area for 18 years.
New blow for Purplebricks as property industry shares fall
Purplebricks’ share price continues to fall - it hit an all-time low of 14p yesterday, which is a far cry from its high point of 525p in summer 2017.
Foxtons appoints new managing director as lettings chief resigns
Foxtons has announced the appointment of Gareth Atkins as managing director – lettings. He will succeed Ed Philips who is leaving the business after 20 years to join Lomond Group as new CEO.
Hometrack founder’s new firm claims it can complete home sale in a week
The founder of analytics website Hometrack, acquired by Zoopla for £120m in 2017, has launched a new 'iBuying' business that claims it can help people sell their homes in under a week.