The total amount of rent paid by tenants drops significantly
Aneisha Beveridge, head of Research at Hamptons: “Millennials are likely to have paid more in rent than any other generation.”
Marc da Silva
Sharp fall in number of rental properties available in London
Richard Davies, head of lettings at Chestertons: “The race to find a rental property in the capital is set to become more competitive, putting landlords firmly in the driving seat of price negotiations.”
London estate agency launches ‘Wellbeing at Work’ strategy
JOHNS&Co’s new strategy aims to enhance the wellbeing of staff as they return to the office.
Rents continue to pick up pace
New data: Average rent on a new let unveiled.
Senior figures quit crisis-hit body following governance scandal
Sean Tompkins and Kathleen Fontana are among four senior figures to quit their roles at RICS.
Savills sacks estate agent after alleged racist tweet
The now former estate agent is under investigation for allegedly posting racist tweets about black England football stars following their defeat to Italy in the Euro 2020 final.
Landlord and property developer takes over Martin & Co branch
Grant Simpson: “I was always keen on getting into the lettings side of estate agency.”
RICS directors were wrongfully dismissed, review says
Alison Levitt QC: “My report has not made easy reading for the Governing Council of RICS, which has shown courage, leadership and a real commitment to transparency by publishing it in full.”
Here are the initial findings from the State of the Industry report
Here are some early signs from the State of the Industry Report, a seminal industry survey, comprising responses from 550 letting agents and over 1,700 tenants.
Prime London is now a landlord’s market as tenant demand soars
Gary Hall, head of lettings at Knight Frank: “Supply is tight in some areas and demand has gone through the roof.”
Notice periods return to pre-Covid lengths from next month
Isobel Thomson, safeagent chief executive: “We welcome the clarity from government regarding notice periods.”
Jacobs Steel celebrates first anniversary in Hove
Jacobs Steel’s managing director, Matt Jacobs “It’s been a brilliant year.”
RICS crisis – Sean Tompkins looks set to quit as CEO
It is understood that Sean Tompkins is in advanced discussions to resign ahead of the publication of today's governance scandal report.
Strategic expansion fuels strong revenue and profits at Winkworth
Dominic Agace, CEO: “While the first half of this year was marked by an exceptional level of sales activity, it also vindicated our strategic expansion in recent years into the country.”
Housing market slows but prices still expected ‘to climb higher’ – RICS
Bradley Tully at RICS: “[The stamp duty holiday] should have been allowed to expire as originally intended.”
New pre-tenancy platform for agents
The release of the new platform forms part of Let Alliance’s commitment to invest in technology and improve customer service.
RICS to release Levitt findings today
A press conference will take place at midday.
House price growth will last well into 2022, says agency
The UK housing market follows a predictable cycle, and the signs suggest that property prices will continue to rise as buyers seek more space.
Tenant due diligence proptech platform completes £1m funding round
Major firms including Knight Frank, JLL and Douglas & Gordon are now using Homeppl’s technology.