Self-employed brand now has over 200 agents across the UK
The operation allows agents to trade under their own personal name.
Marc da Silva
OnTheMarket completes acquisition
Jason Tebb, CEO of OnTheMarket, has already issued a statement to the London Stock Exchange.
Investor urges Foxtons to open branches nationwide
Foxtons will provide a strategy update this week.
Evictions ban: Updated guidance relating to latest possession actions
The revised guidance can viewed here.
Solicitor warns that tenants facing eviction ban must be given legal aid
The Covid-19 pandemic has been a testing time for landlords and tenants alike.
Homebuying platform aims to cut transaction times by 50%
New platform aims to speed up the mortgage journey for homebuyers and agents.
Around 400,000 renters told to expect eviction notices
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation is warning that the country risks a two-tier recovery from the pandemic.
Guidance on the new rental mediation service
The service is part of the government’s work with the judiciary on new court arrangements to support all parties in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Rogue letting agency and director receive lengthy bans
The agency has been hit with fines of over £70,000.
Buyers are making offers on homes before viewing amid booming market
The buying frenzy means that a larger number of homes are now selling for more than the asking price.
The end of the eviction ban provides an opportunity for ‘reform’
Letting agents have a key role to play.
Renters face losing their homes unless government provides financial aid
A quarter of those with arrears said that their landlord had attempted to reclaim these by seeking a court order.
Comings and Goings
Horton and Garton appoints lettings manager; Harding Green welcomes Stefano De gaspari; Boyer appointments update
Demand from tenants reaches highest on record for April
Mark Hayward, chief policy advisor, Propertymark: “We continue to see unprecedented demand from tenants.”
Sold! Surge in properties being purchased at auction
Auctioneer Andrew Binstock: “No one knows how long this will go on for but it’s a brilliant time to sell.”
InfoTrack enhances Property Report
Scott Bozinis, chief executive officer at InfoTrack: “Reporting on SDLT and environmental search data is no longer a time-consuming and complex task.”
Property news – we will be back on Tuesday
Enjoy the Bank Holiday weekend!
Stamp duty petition passes 10,000 mark
Reaching 10,000 signatures means the government must now respond to the petition.
Connells slams Harris & Company for using their property photos
Spot the difference!
Done deal: North London agency completes purchase of local rival
This is the firm’s second acquisition.