UK councils ready to help Afghan refugees but lack housing stock
The UK government is being urged to provide more funds to help accommodate people fleeing Afghanistan.
Marc da Silva
Deadline approaches for Propertymark Qualifications Awards
Michael Smith, head of Propertymark Qualifications: “This will be a fantastic opportunity for the winners.”
Reviews site allAgents to host first ever awards ceremony
The hybrid event will form both an online and physical awards ceremony.
Banned estate agent handed suspended jail sentence
Chair of National Trading Standards Lord Toby Harris: “Working as an estate agent while banned is against the law and we will take action against dishonest fraudsters who try to con the public.”
Twelve-branch agency snaps up rival firm
The deal will bring the new combined office to 70 people.
Yomdel founder Andy Soloman announces retirement
Andy Soloman established Yomdel in 2012.
Estate agency to open third office in Essex
The Brightlingsea branch was unveiled during a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Updated guide to Right to Rent checks
Deadline extension: The latest advice for letting agents and landlords carrying out Right to Rent checks during the coronavirus pandemic.
Complaints about estate agents look set to increase
Rebecca Marsh, Property Ombudsman: “Enquiry levels in 2021 are already showing further year-on-year increases and we are expecting this to continue.”
Viewing requests for both sales and lettings remain ‘strong’ – LRG
The highest average viewing requests on properties for sale and to let unveiled.
Homebuyers struggle with stringent lending criteria for 95% LTV mortgages
The return of 95% loan to value (LTV) mortgages has failed to make an impact with buyers, claims broker.
Did they win? Estate agency awaits result of vote
Fundraising initiative during lockdown raised nearly £70,000
Gascoigne Halman gives vital support to East Cheshire Hospice
Estate agency demonstrates commitment to supporting their local community.
Savills completes move to new office
Savills north-east Scotland residential team has a new home.
‘NTSEAT tribunal defeat exposes incompetence and personal vendettas’
The National Trading Standards Estate Agent and Letting Team (NTSEAT) is “not fit for purpose”, says former estate agent Chris Wood.
HMRC ‘wasted huge amounts of time and money’
Companies have become popular vehicles for holding investments, such as property, shares and bonds.
Which postcodes are most profitable for estate agents?
New study aims to identify where estate agents will find their highest value customers.
Savills hits record profits thanks to ‘exceptionally strong performance’
Savills has seen its profit before tax increase more than eight-fold in the past six months
Comings and Goings
John Durrant makes way for new MD; LRG promotions update; Paul Buddin joins TopHat from McLaren Group
Local Labour leader defends his landlord record
The senior politician has been criticised by a local tenants’ group.