Councils urged to make full use of penalties to tackle unscrupulous landlords
Local authorities have been accused of not making full and proper use of their powers.
Marc da Silva
Kebbell’s Andrea Fawell part of swimming team in English Channel record bid
Paula Craig, supported by Andrea Fawell, is hoping to become the first person with a complete spinal cord injury to swim the English Channel without a wetsuit.
Connells Group delivers ‘another strong financial performance’
These results include the profits generated by Countrywide since its acquisition on 8 March 2021.
Agency launches letting division following management restructure
The company will offer a full lettings service after 30 years in sales.
Fine & Country continues expansion with new ‘extensive territory’
Experienced estate agent joins the Fine & Country network.
Google trends reveal most searched property terms
Nima Ghasri, director at Good Move: “When purchasing a property, the jargon used by estate agents can be somewhat confusing if people are not regularly buying, selling or renting.”
New fire safety planning requirements come into force
Mary-Anne Bowring, group managing director at Ringley: “Fire safety is no longer a fringe concern.”
UK property market ‘is far from a one-trick pony’ – Keller Williams
Keller Williams UK analysed the latest sold prices data across the market in England and Wales.
Data for July sets ‘a new benchmark for industry strength’
Agents told to prepare for greater demand.
Tackling fraud in the property industry – Homeppl integrates with Reapit
Matthew Goddard at Reapit: “Fraud is a serious issue for the property industry.”
The short-term rental market is booming
The UK domestic tourism and hospitality markets have seen high levels of occupancy.
Estate agents competition to continue to run throughout August
Gavin Wallace, director of Perry Bishop: “We hope that the front of property displays will lift spirits and hearts.”
Estate agent saves man from axe attack – ‘his hands were covered in blood’
Brave estate agent: “It all happened so quickly.”
Franchisee snaps up competitor business
This is the franchisee’s second acquisition in 12 months.
Agents are struggling for stock but Rightmove has ‘found its happy place’
Rightmove's half-year profit surpassed pre-Covid levels.
Estate agent launches a new podcast
The first episode is available to watch now.
Former agency director sentenced for breaching disqualification order
Nicholas Constable is subject to an eight-year ban.
Suspect in disappearance of Suzy Lamplugh should not have been named
Suzy Lamplugh disappeared in 1986.
Londoners flee capital for the regions
Aneisha Beveridge, head of research at Hamptons: “Pandemic-fuelled city outmigration shows no signs of slowing.”
Homeowners see ‘temporary lifeline’ come to an end
Colin Bell at Perenna: “The way mortgages are financed needs to change.”