London’s prime property market continues to show signs of recovery
Tom Bill, head of UK residential research at Knight Frank: “We can confidently predict a strong end to the year.”
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TPFG acquires mortgage broker as it looks to ‘grow the group’s financial services capability’
Gareth Samples, group chief executive officer of TPFG: “[The acquisition] will ultimately provide a meaningful contribution to our franchisees’ and group's financial performance.
Agent awarded £185k compensation: ‘How are mums meant to have careers and families?’
Alice Thompson, former sales manager for Manors: “I'd put my heart and soul into an estate agency career for more than a decade.”
UK rents outside London are rising at their highest rate for over a decade
Gráinne Gilmore, head of research at Zoopla: “Demand for rental property is likely to remain higher than usual in the coming months, amid this swing back to city life.”
New platform provides instant deposit registration for letting agents
Aaron Messenger, compliance officer at Andrews Property Group: “We're saving seven minutes on average for each deposit registered.”
Rents have soared up to 25% in the ‘most desirable areas’ this year, says agency
Kate Eales, head of regional residential agency at Strutt & Parker: “The recovery in the rental market has, in many ways, mirrored the boom in the sales market.”
House prices set for further growth ‘fuelled by a short supply of housing stock’
Jeremy Leaf, a north London estate agent: “These prices are as much to do with stock shortages and cheap mortgage finance as activity.”
Overseas property buyers and renters starting to return to UK property market
Tom Bill, head of UK residential research at Knight Frank: “I expect overseas buyers and tenants to make their presence felt in the final quarter of this year.”
Spicerhaart fundraisers raise £26,000
The money will be used to take children from hospices across the UK on a dream holiday to Disneyland Paris.
Sharp rise in the number of sites sold for housing development
Patrick Eve, Savills head of regional development: “We have had a very strong first half of the year.”
Estate agent fined £180k for refusing to let staff member leave work early
Alice Thompson, who worked as sales manager for Manors estate agency, wanted to finish work at 5pm, rather than 6pm.
The Guild seeks ‘a solution’ amid mounting concerns about ARPM
Paul Offley, compliance officer at The Guild: “Our priority is to provide support and guidance.”
The ‘mortgage price war is heating up’ as rates fall even further
Miles Robinson, head of mortgages at Trussle: “There are now 86 deals with an interest rate of 0.9% or lower.”
Trading remains strong at franchised agency
The board says that it is confident of achieving a strong trading performance for the full year.
Estate agent named as a finalist in the Best Business Women Awards 2021
Kent-based Deborah Richards of Maddisons Residential has helped to raise the profile of the sector after being shortlisted.
Charity golf day for estate agents raises £15,000
Agents enjoyed an afternoon of golf followed by three course dinner, raffle and charity auction hosted by Jamie Cooke of Agents Giving Partners Iam Sold.
Comparison site launches introducer programme for estate agents
The new platform allows estate agents to earn additional revenue, with lucrative commission rates available.
Zoopla’s property sales progression platform teams up with SPF Private Clients
Yourkeys is part of Zoopla.
Leaders Romans Group looks set to be put up for sale
The recent property boom has reportedly ‘triggered a potential round of corporate activity in the property industry’.