Marc da Silva
High-flying estate agents to feature on new Netflix show
The TV shows is expected to prove popular with viewers.
The strongest buyers’ and sellers’ markets unveiled
Rightmove’s director of property data Tim Bannister: “Sellers have had a better chance this year than at any time over the past decade of finding a buyer for their home.”
North-South house price divide set to narrow, says Savills
Property prices set to rise by 18.8% in North West over next five years.
Auction House announces 3,000 lots sold milestone
Auction House managing director Jeremy Prior: “We’ve become the leading specialists in the unconditional method of sale.”
UK estate agency business model is ‘unfit for purpose’
Many estate agents are seemingly struggling to provide the right type of service, claims a former Knight Frank director.
House prices could grow by 35% between 2020 and 2025
Guy Robinson at Strutt & Parker: “Following significant house price growth year to date, rising at a rate that had not been seen for seven years, the outlook remains positive for 2022 and beyond.”
New lone worker feature aims to improve safety for estate agents
The new feature includes a ‘Help’ message for lone working agents when they are in a situation such as a viewing and are facing potential serious issues.
Independent agency snapped up by Charters Group
Robert Mott, Charters Group chairman: “We are proud to be working with another hugely successful south east property business as part of the Charters Group growth plan.”
Winkworth eyes further expansion
Winkworth's chief executive Dominic Agace: “We are looking for areas that affiliate with London, particularly the family house market.”
Experts call for upfront information to speed up property transactions
Conveyancing expert, Beth Rudolf: “More emphasis needs to be placed on the collection of material facts from the start, so that buyers are able to make an informed decision.”
Livestream property sales are the future, says top firm
The Coronavirus pandemic has proved that the power of livestream property sales.
Findingaplace launches £250,000 crowdfunding campaign
Mike Savva, founder of Findingaplace: “The London rental market alone holds huge potential for growth.”
Man arrested, accused of selling somebody else’s house without their knowledge
The man has been arrested on suspicion of fraud by false representation.
BTL landlords could soon be left ‘between a rock and a hard place’
NRLA's Ben Beadle: “These figures show the extent to which landlords have worked to sustain tenancies as a result of the pandemic, many at the expense of their retirement savings.”
Sean Newman’s £300,000 commission carrot attracts 47 estate agents so far
Agents are hoping to find a buyer for this £30m mansion and earn up to £300,000 commission.
James Gibb completes major acquisition
The acquisition marks another milestone in James Gibb’s expansion plans.
Top boss quits housing quango to join major property firm
One of the most senior executives at Homes England has quit to take up a senior role elsewhere.
UK house price growth set to slow
Knight Frank’s James Cleland: “We are starting to see a notable increase in the number of owners contacting us with a view to listing their property next spring.”