Savills supports ‘work-from-garden’ concept at Chelsea Flower Show
The Chelsea Flower Show returns with a one-off autumn event after the RHS decided to postpone this year's show, which was due to take place in May, because of the pandemic.
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Goodlord expands to ‘support’ letting agents in Scotland
Scottish letting agents are now able to use Goodlord's lettings platform.
Zoopla names agency representatives on its new Lettings Advisory board
The new Lettings Advisory board will meet on a quarterly basis, with a view to putting agents at the heart of decision making.
First ever allAgents Customer Experience Awards to be held in Leeds
The hybrid event will form both an online and physical awards ceremony.
TV presenter and singer ditches fame to become an estate agent
The former TV presenter has left the limelight to focus on a new career as an estate agent.
Estate agency eyes further acquisitions after snapping up 167-year-old firm
The company has highlighted its appetite for further expansion.
The collapse of ARPM ‘is a potential Armageddon for the lettings industry’
Peter Grant, chairman and chief executive of Openview: “There has been inadequate provision for this kind of incident, in the form of insurances, securities and safeguarding.”
Chancellor accused of ‘turning his back’ on landlords and renters
The NRLA is calling on Rishi Sunak to develop an interest-free, government guaranteed hardship loan to support tenants with Covid-19 related rent debts who are not eligible for benefit support.
Short-term rental sector in London continues road to recovery
Merilee Karr, chair of the STAA: “The short-term rental sector in London continues to impress and has proved to be a very popular choice for visitors to the capital.”
Rogue estate agent jailed for three years
Lee Clarke, of Park Corner in Windsor, admitted 18 charges against him including defrauding 31 clients of Berkshire Estate Agents, including landlords and tenants.
New Covid-19 safety tips for estate agents
UK records another 29,612 Covid cases and 56 deaths within 28 days of a positive test, the latest government data shows.
The UK’s lowest ever mortgage rate launches
Lewis Shaw, founder of Shaw Financial Services: “This is yet another sign that lenders are going toe-to-toe in a bid to entice top quality, low-risk customers onto their books.”
Property industry reaction to the latest Rightmove HPI
James Forrester, MD of Barrows and Forrester: “Buyer demand is extremely high and property prices will remain robust.”
Estate agent inundated with calls after £1m property mistakenly listed for £1
The property has unsurprisingly attracted a lot of attention from prospective buyers.
MHCLG undergoes rebrand as Michael Gove heads ‘Department for Levelling Up’
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has been renamed the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
Nigel Rich brings ‘turnaround experience’ to Foxtons
Foxtons hired boardroom figure Nigel Rich following a shareholder revolt.
Estate agent receives prestigious Women in Business Award
Rebecca Holders has become a well-known property industry figure in Loughborough, Leicestershire.
Almost four in ten properties are selling for more than the asking price
Nathan Emerson: “This month’s report shows an enduring appetite amongst buyers, including the ongoing wave of new buyers securing their first homes.”
Confirmed: Foxtons announces the appointment of Nigel Rich as chairman
The appointment follows the announcement of Ian Barlow’s retirement as chairman. He will step down on 1 October when Rich joins the board at Foxtons.