Ban new homes in high-risk flood areas, says think tank
Martin Milliner at LV= General Insurance: “Climate change will increase the UK’s exposure to weather-related hazards such as flooding, and it’s vital we prepare for this.”
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Rents rising across the UK as demand for larger homes fuels growth
Aneisha Beveridge at Hamptons: “It is now more costly for tenants to trade up than ever before.”
What do house hunters want most?
Hundreds of estate agents across the UK were consulted as part of this study.
BTL landlords face ‘mounting issues’
Angela Davey, head of lettings at Peter Alan: “I’ve been an agent for 30 years and I’ve never seen anything like this.”
Far too many agents ‘are simply doing too much for too little’
Sally Lawson: “Our Bootcamps are specifically designed to provide agents with the tools, techniques, and mentalities to overcome their barriers to success.”
Google trends reveal most searched property questions
Nima Ghasri, director at GoodMove: “Property purchase is a big landmark in anyone’s life and can rightly so raise a lot of questions.”
Interest rate hike will leave some landlords worse off
The UK looks set to become the first major economy to hike interest rates since the Covid-19 pandemic began after inflation data showed prices rising fast.
LSL supports International Men’s Day
Helen Buck, executive director for estate agency at LSL: “One of the six pillars of International Men’s Day is to improve gender relations and promote gender equality.”
Fine & Country Foundation donates over £45,000 in grants to charities
Jon Cooke, Trustee of the Fine & Country Foundation: “These grants are going to organisations that rely heavily on funding to survive, especially in the run-up to Christmas.”
Reviews site names the UK’s top-rated agents! And the winners are…
Property TV presenter Amanda Lamb: “The allAgents Awards are different to any other property awards, covering all listed property agents across the UK.”
Property industry reaction to Rightmove House Price Index
Simon Bradbury, MD at Thomas Morris: “Sellers planning to enter the market might be tempted to put off beginning the process of putting their home on the market until the New Year.”
Boomin launches ChainMaker tool claiming to reduce fall-throughs
Michael Bruce: “With over 30% of properties marked as ‘under offer’ collapsing, our unique technology provides agents at just a click of a button with a readymade list of motivated buyers.”
Stirling Akroyd consolidates lettings division and makes key appointments
Stirling Ackroyd Group is standardising business processes and programmes and aligning all its property brands under the Stirling Ackroyd Group brand.
New partnership to provide agents with ‘additional marketing services’
Having a direct link into these property services will provide supplemented marketing resource for agents to readily access.
haart unveils plans for growth in Cambridge
haart will be opening a new first-time Buyer and Investor Centre in the city, plus will be introducing sister company Chewton Rose into the Cambridgeshire market.
‘Early Christmas present’ for buyers as sellers lower their price expectations
Tim Bannister: “Sellers often wait until January to get their home on the market, but this year agents say that more people are trying to get a head-start on making 2022 their year to move.”
Prime property market ‘busy’ despite wider slowdown
There are growing signs that the UK property market is cooling off following the ending of the stamp duty window.
MPs criticised for exploiting rent expenses loophole
A least 15 MPs, of whom 13 are Conservatives and three are ministers, are claiming up to £22,920 a year for rent payments.