Homebuyers undeterred by end of stamp duty holiday
The pandemic leaves a legacy of changed priorities.
Marc da Silva
Average new build price premium is 29%
New build homes have continued to command a price premium in every region of Britain.
Buyers turn to auctions to beat stamp duty deadline
Jamie Cooke, MD at iamsold: “It’s a great time for estate agents to consider adding auction to their portfolio of services.”
Changes at Propertymark ‘are a clear case of action and not empty words’
Six months into Nathan Emerson’s time as CEO, Propertymark urges members ‘to watch this space’.
Chancellors agrees new partnership with Zoopla
There will be an increased focus on developing products and services.
Comings and Goings
Cate Statham joins Knight Frank; Gordon Barraclough links up with Cosmos; DM Hall expands team
Just Move In integrates with Reapit
Just Move In is now live and ready to install on Reapit’s App Marketplace.
Half of homebuyers take just 30 minutes to decide on a property
Properties are going under offer incredibly quickly in current market conditions.
London and New York the most important cities in the world to the super-rich
Wealthy individuals found the two cities to be the best to live, invest and do business.
Signs of cooling market as stamp duty holiday end date looms
Industry reactions.
Agents urged not to rush through deals to beat stamp duty deadline
The current stamp duty holiday will come to an end next week.
Lloyds Bank set to buy first property as it plans to become a private landlord
The bank, which is Britain’s biggest mortgage lender, is reportedly looking for new sources of revenue with interest rates at record lows.
Prime minister’s planning reforms in ‘tatters’, says Tory MP
Conservative MPs are urging Boris Johnson to reconsider his “electorally toxic” planning reforms.
New eviction ban plans come under fire
Tomorrow will mark the beginning of a three-day long debate.
Updated Covid-19 guidance and information for landlords and tenants
Updated following the extension of Step 3 of the coronavirus roadmap on Monday 21 June.
Removal firms prepare for ‘very difficult and trying week or so’
The race is on as next week’s stamp duty holiday deadline approaches.
Rural areas ‘now present realistic options for hybrid or remote workers’
Nick Leeming: “Our branches are as busy now as at any point I can remember.”
Surge in demand ‘has far surpassed anything I’ve seen previously’
Matt Barry: “We’re now regularly receiving offers from multiple buyers per property.”
Agents working from home could ‘become new normal’ under shock plans
Agents could be given the legal right to work from home.
Dominic Grace to leave Savills after 37 years to launch new firm
Grace described his time at Savills as “the most phenomenal ride”.