Tax changes on the horizon
Nimesh Shah CEO at Blick Rothenberg: “Suspiciously, HMRC may also be lining themselves up to make further changes in the run-up to April 2024.”
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Pirie Palmann snapped up by well-established rival
The acquisition of Pirie Palmann, established in 1994, will see the number of employees increase to over 300.
Property listings for sale increase – Homesearch
Sam Hunter, chief operating officer at Homesearch: “Christmas is always seen as a real deadline in the property market and it’s the September sellers who are the most serious about hitting it.”
BriefYourMarket’s new integration ready to install on Reapit’s AppMarket
Reapit’s chief commercial officer, Paul Starkey: “The seamless and one-click transition between the two systems enables customers to market to their prospects with greater effectiveness and efficiency.”
Purplebricks launches new high-speed virtual tours on TikTok
Ben Carter at Purplebricks: “Following a year where we have seen the property market running hot and property sales moving faster than ever, we are launching 25 second high-speed house brochure tours.”
Well-established company acquires Hampshire letting agency
The estate agency is looking to grow, both organically and through mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
Are you familiar with new laws likely to affect letting agents?
David Smith, partner at JMW Solicitors: “These requirements remind us of the GDPR in a number of ways, including the risk of financial compensations for non-compliant behaviours.”
SmartVal platform gets off to a ‘flying start’
Michael Bruce, CEO and founder of Boomin, said: “[SmartVal] has exceeded our expectations, attracting over 10,000 requests in the first few weeks.”
Home-based agency expands
The estate agency is recruiting nationally.
Revamped website ‘takes our ethos of selling a lifestyle even further’
Estate agent Andrew Giller: “The partnership model we created remains unparalleled.”
Boomerang property buyers return to London
James Clarke, head of London sales at Knight Frank: “The vast majority of buyers coming from outside of London are looking for a bolt-hole rather than to up sticks and return to the capital.”
Conservative politician calls for establishment of dedicated housing tribunal
While many buy-to-let landlords have offered rent holidays and rent reductions to help struggling tenants cope during the pandemic, rent arrears remain a major problem.
PE firm take possession of ex-Leeds Utd director’s properties in major fraud case
A judge has given a private equity company the go-ahead to possess properties and serve eviction notices to tenants living in several homes owned by the ex-Leeds Utd director.
Spicerhaart unveils £30m investment programme under new MD
Spicerhaart unveils major expansion plans under the leadership of its new managing director.
Four new Modern Method of Auction providers join forces with Rightmove
SDL Property Auctions, Pattinson Auctions, GOTO Group and Bamboo Auctions join existing provider iamsold in enhancing agents’ listings on Rightmove.
Pandora Papers: The secret owners bought more than 1,500 UK properties
John Dobson, CEO of SmartSearch: “Those who launder money through purchasing property include some of the worst criminals on the planet.”
New open banking AML platform for estate agents
MD Olly Thornton-Berry: “Using Thirdfort means agents can negotiate in confidence, secure in the knowledge they are fully compliant and dealing with genuine buyers and sellers.”
Property franchise business eyes growth after completing £200m in deals
Chris Kirkwood, franchise director, said: “Running your own property business is an attractive and profitable career option but even for those with some industry experience, it is a big learning curve.”