Sharp rise in estate agent numbers sees competition soar
The number volume of agents operating within the sector has increased by 7.1% on this time last year, according to fresh research.
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Rampton Baseley acquires competitor
Joel Baseley, Rampton Baseley co-founder: ”It goes without saying that our strength in numbers will consolidate our market position and improve the offering to our respective clients.”
The government is ‘levelling up and backing home ownership’, says Gove
Thousands of new homes will be built on underused and derelict land to regenerate local areas and help people get a foot on the property ladder.
RICS reveals new leadership team after damning report
Richard Collins has been named new interim chief executive at RICS.
BTL landlords ‘shouldn’t be seen as the enemy’
Winkworth chief executive Dominic Agace: “I do think it is vital that first-time buyers and landlords have a level playing field in the property market.”
Total value of homes in Britain has risen by 20% since 2016
Gráinne Gilmore, head of research at Zoopla: “The value of Britain’s residential property has continued to climb over the last five years, speeding up over the last 12 months.”
Rent debt crisis puts landlords ‘in a difficult position’
The proportion of private renters in arrears in England has more than doubled during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Super-prime property market sees demand surge
Knight Frank’s Tom Smith: “I’m not sure clients and investors have woken up to the size of the opportunity in the short-let super-prime market in London.”
Winkworth investors set for dividend
Winkworth directors announced yesterday that the company will pay a dividend for Q3 2021 to shareholders.
Estate agents warned to carry out crucial legal checks
Obtaining a copy of land registry documents is something which HMRC recommend as best practice.
Estate agency sector losing talented women due to the menopause
There are a wide range of issues that can make it near-impossible for women to continue working when the menopause strikes.
US firm acquires property management company in the UK
Steven DeFrancis, Cortland CEO: “Cortland recognises a major opportunity to elevate the UK rental experience.”
Stamp duty rates must ‘represent house price growth and affordability’
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Goodlord introduces new uncapped rental insurance cover
Oli Sherlock, director of insurance: “Goodlord’s continued priority is ensuring our agents can offer landlords market-leading coverage that minimises risk in the face of continued uncertainty.”
Rental growth fuelled by widening supply-demand imbalance
Average rents are increasing at the fastest rate ever recorded.
Leasehold issues addressed at the ALEP Conference
Barristers, solicitors and valuers attended the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners’ (ALEP) Annual Conference,
The average stamp duty bill has surged 490% in the last 25 years
Property price inflation has seen the average SDLT bill in England increase from £601 in 1997 to £3,548 in 2021.
Lomond Group adds to board of directors
The Lomond Group has strengthened its senior leadership team.
OTM reports ‘strong financial performance, operational growth and real progress’
After a positive first six months, the board now anticipates revenues to be slightly ahead of expectations and adjusted operating profit to be substantially ahead of expectations.
Fine & County opens new office in Exeter
The new Fine & Country Exeter branch is headed up by Jonathan Gilbert-Steers.