New data suggests Boomin will struggle to challenge major property portals
Analyst says Boomin is scarcely making a dent in some of the largest markets.
Marc da Silva
Agents need to improve compliance
Agents told to act in the wake of tougher enforcement of compliance measures.
Comings and Goings
Pair join Hamptons from Felicity J. Lord; Knight Frank appoints Ross Malkin from CBRE; New addition at Henry Adams
Stamp duty holiday triggers sharp rise in property transactions
The housing market’s strong performance continues.
More than a quarter of BTL landlords plan to add to portfolios
For BTL landlords, the stamp duty holiday has provided a welcome opportunity to purchase more properties.
The Letting Partnership honoured with The Queen’s Award for Enterprise
The Letting Partnership, set-up in 2006, is one of 205 organisations nationally to be recognised with the prestigious award.
Labour reshuffle: Lucy Powell appointed shadow housing secretary
Lucy Powell: “Some really big issues to tackle from cladding, housing crisis, private rented sector, homelessness and providing decent housing for all, to name a few.”
Zoopla unveils new multi-million pound strategy
Zoopla is hoping to increase the number of property listings on its platform.
Linley & Simpson eyes further acquisitions following buying spree
The agency has secured a quick-fire hat-trick of West Yorkshire deals.
Arun Estates chief to step down after almost 40 years
David Lench, group managing director of Arun Estates: “This has not been a decision that has been easy to make.
Martin & Co franchise snaps up competitor business
Franchisee Shahid Miah “As a franchise model, Martin & Co is perfect.”
Big marketing shift as agents transfer spend from portals to websites
Ben Sellers, CEO of Starberry: “[Agents] are not as reliant on the portals for digital leads.”
Auctioneer to host webinar about Modern Method of Auction for agents
You can register now for the webinar.
Hong Kong investment in London properties increases sharply
About 7,000 people from Hong Kong have already been allowed to settle in the UK since July last year.
Rents hit record high, say HomeLet
Andy Halstead, HomeLet & Let Alliance chief executive officer: “We’re continuing to see a sustained demand for let property; against a backdrop of reduced stock.”
Propertymark chair accepts new lead role with the Conveyancing Association
Nicky Heathcote, Propertymark’s interim executive chair, will also work with The Conveyancing Association.
EYE poll result: How has the pandemic changed working lives for estate agents?
What does the ‘new normal’ for agents look like?
Purplebricks announces senior appointments following resignation of CSO
Chris Beckwith left Purplebricks on Friday after less than two months in the role.
Evictions ban: Updated guidance relating to latest possession actions
The latest advice explains the possession action process in the county courts in England and Wales.
New research identifies growing property buying trends
Vanessa Hale at Strutt & Parker says unique cornerstones identified in 2014 - 'demographics, finance, lifestyle and location' - have been joined by four new major influences.