Google trends are ‘very encouraging for estate and letting agents’
Terms related to ‘letting agents’ in April were searched for 7% higher than the previous record in June 2020, data shows.
Marc da Silva
Activity surges again on property websites as market continues at fever pitch
Incredible new normal level hits three full months with no sign of falling.
Hop expands office network with a new branch
Leeds estate agent HOP was formerly known as Let Leeds.
Rightmove urges agents to provide extra information on all listings
The change follows feedback from users.
Queen’s Speech ‘one of the most significant in recent history for the property sector’
New legislation to modernise the planning system.
Nearly four in 10 agents unwilling to work with vaccine refusers
EYE’s poll caused quite a stir among some readers.
Sentiment rises as property market activity soars
House prices look set to increase sharply.
Government commits to publish White Paper on reforms to the rental sector
The Renter’s Reform Bill did not feature in the Queen’s Speech
New ‘lifetime’ deposits plan for renters
The new Lifetime Deposit scheme will allow renters to transfer their deposit from one property to another.
It is important that ‘tragedies such as Grenfell are never repeated’
The government previously deemed it “the biggest improvements to building safety in nearly 40 years”.
Strong demand, amid constrained supply, underpins rental growth
Renter demand is rising.
Swap empty shops for homes, says agency
The crisis in retailing could help boost housing supply.
Are you happy to work in same office as someone refusing Covid-19 vaccine?
The easing of lockdown presents a new challenge.
Estate agency turns to TikTok to sell and let homes
New TikTok and video social media strategy to target younger house hunters.
Queen’s Speech to feature planning reforms to help boost home ownership
New laws will be outlined in the Queen's Speech today.
New platform designed to create additional revenue streams for agents
Agents can earn additional revenue per deal.
House prices soar as ‘the moving frenzy shows no signs of abating’
Buying frenzy: It has been suggested that there is ‘a deep-seated FOMO in the market right now’ - a fear among buyers that they could ‘miss out’.
Comings and Goings
Kingsley Napley announces partner promotion; Tanya Atkinson joins Bruton Knowles; Eccord appoints Sonya Wyke
New videos to offer agents data insight and advice
Subjects covered include effective collaboration, managing data and the future of estate agency.
Rightmove ramps up security to prevent fraud
New two factor authentication to offer added security for agents using Rightmove Plus.