Property market cools as Covid restrictions ease
New data reveals a sharp drop in new enquiries.
Marc da Silva
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George Cobb: “Estate agents are very fortunate, having been the first to open up again during the pandemic.”
Ex Emoov head of marketing launches new product for estate agents
Stephen Jury: “It is harsh to see so many agents getting muscled out of effective online marketing by Rightmove.”
Latest Covid-19 advice for estate and letting agents
All agents should follow the government’s updated guidance.
Pandemic-related debts should be ‘top of the housing minister’s in-tray’
An immediate reform of the evictions ban is among a host of measures needed, it has been suggested.
New online register will ‘revolutionise’ the housing sector
“This is a defining moment,” says MD.
Bidding wars and sealed bids
Properties are selling like hotcakes.
Agent welcomes TPO complaint
A BTL landlord recently lodged a complaint against the agent with TPO.
Recruitment drive to cope with ‘unprecedented demand’ ahead of stamp duty deadline
Conveyancers are facing more cliff edges and greater pressures on their practices following the decision to extend the stamp duty holiday.
Trading Standards respond to demands for more upfront property information
James Munro, of the National Trading Standards, responds to an open letter signed by a number of organisations.
Portals urged to do more to protect agents from cybercrime
PropTech firm says make this mandatory.
Sellers are trying to ‘cash in on the stamp duty holiday’
Industry reaction to the house price boom.
Paul Sloan joins Keller Williams to oversee lettings division
Keller Williams has announced not one but two high-level recruits to support its planned growth.
UK house prices hit all-time high in buying frenzy – Rightmove
Property prices have increased by nearly £6,000 in the space of a month.
Draconian tax changes deter BTL landlords
The government’s plan appears to have worked.
Former employee acquires well-known agency
Doreen Rose: “Owning my own sales and lettings agency was something I always wanted to do.”
Comings and Goings
Savills’ Graciela Loveday joins Berkshire Hathaway; Countrywide appoints Ana Bajri; The Letting Partnership promotes Chris Mason
eXp UK eyes expansion with UK roadshow
The tour will start next week.
NTSELAT criticised for consultation failings
Housing campaigners have slammed the National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team (NTSELAT).