Autumn Budget dampens UK housing market, agents warn of prolonged slump
Latest report continues to point to a decline in house prices
Author: Marc da Silva
Estate agency under new ownership after administration
Administrators were appointed yesterday after the agency faced mounting financial pressures, resulting in some job losses
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Spicerhaart appoints estate agency director; JLL’s Richard Petty announces retirement; Fine & Country MD Nicky Stevenson returns from maternity leave
Renters’ Rights Act: New council powers begin 27 December – are you ready?
Agents and landlords urged to prepare as councils begin exercising new investigatory powers
Rise in accidental landlords highlighted in new report
With rental demand strong and a cohort of “accidental landlords” planning to expand, agency say its outlook is cautiously optimistic at this stage
Building Safety Regulator delays unacceptable, says Lords Committee
Lords say unclear rules, unregulated products and overstretched inspectors are fuelling delays and putting housing targets at risk
Post-Budget bounce triggers unseasonal December market activity
Has the so-called ‘Boxing Day Bounce’ come early this year?
Post-Budget survey shows UK buyers and renters largely undeterred
The latest property sentiment report shows the impact on consumer plans has been relatively modest
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Knight Frank names new senior partner and group chair; Michael Day joins Homing In; TPFG provides directorate update