Some estate agents could soon run out of stock, warns data specialist
Residential property markets across the UK are coming perilously close to running out of any stock whatsoever to sell.
Marc da Silva
Well-known franchise network expands presence with new office opening
This latest branch opening is part of the franchiser’s expansion strategy.
Property industry reaction to Halifax House Price Index
Estate agents offer their views on the latest house price data. What are their predictions when it comes to property prices over the next few months?
Mayor of London calls for register of overseas property ownership
The Mayor of London has called for a register of overseas property ownership to clampdown on London being used for international money laundering.
Andrews Property Group extends partnership with Goodlord
Andrews, which has 49 branches in the south of England, has renewed its partnership with property technology company Goodlord.
Estate agents ‘are in demand and priced at a premium’ as job vacancies rise
Job vacancies have increased across a number of sectors, including estate agency.
Former Purplebricks negotiator asks, ‘are you an agent that hates estate agency?’
The estate agent has launched his own podcast 'Diary of a Self-Employed Estate Agent'.
Trustpilot targets fake reviews by property firms and other businesses
The reviews site is stepping up enforcement against property firms, and other businesses, who repeatedly break the rules by soliciting fake and misleading online reviews.
Are you up to speed with the latest property legislation?
There are certain compliance steps you must take to stay on the right side of the rules.
Independent estate agents recognised in regional awards
There were seven awards categories, and the winners are...
Rightmove – full year results
Rightmove achieved record levels of web traffic during the pandemic, as customers reassessed housing needs.
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: DM & Co. Homes appoints sales director; UKAA CEO Dave Butler is retiring; Persimmon Homes benefits from graduate programme
House price growth slowed in January
House prices in January 2022 were 9.7% higher than the same month a year earlier.
Stamp duty receipts hit all-time high after tax holiday ends
A sharp rise in property sales at the top end of the market pushed takings to almost £3bn in the last quarter of 2021.
Property firm buys well-established estate agents and now has 11 offices
The estate agency now has 11 offices and more than 100 in-house staff.
Property industry reacts to latest Bank of England interest rate rise
Rightmove, Savills, The Guild, and Boomin, among the firms offering their views on the Bank's decision to raise interest rates to deal with soaring inflation.
Estate agency expands with acquisition of rival firm
In addition to the new merger, the estate agency has created half dozen roles in recent months across the company.
Property specialist Deverellsmith purchases Broomham Recruitment
London-based Deverellsmith has purchased Broomham Recruitment, which specialises in the estate agency and PropTech sectors.
Busiest ever start to the year for home movers
It was the busiest ever January for those wanting to move home, with buyer demand soaring compared to the same period last year.
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Fine & Country opens in Cambridge; Director level promotion at Dacres; Irwin Mitchell expands property team