Independent agency snapped up as rival expands in Hertfordshire
Two reputable Hertfordshire estate agency brands join forces.
Marc da Silva
RICS response to strong opinion piece
Last weekend, Property Industry Eye published an opinion piece that suggested 'Propertymark and RICS are not trade bodies'.
Former Burnley estate agent dies at the age of 70
John Dinsdale practised as an estate agent and chartered surveyor for more than 45 years.
Warren Buffett names Berkshire Hathaway successor
Warren Buffett’s estate agency giant Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices acquired 163-year-old estate-agency Marler & Marler last week.
Significant increase in the number of homes sold by agents in Q1 2021
Agents are prioritising physical property viewings for those buyers who are ready to proceed.
RICS independent review – call for evidence
RICS ordered an independent review into the handling of a governance scandal in January.
Chief sales officer quits Purplebricks
CSO leaves Purplebricks after less than two months in post.
RoPA ‘will not be what it appears to be!’ – compliance expert opposes group
David Beaumont, MD at Compliance-Matters: “The concept adding another level of control should be rejected, but it hasn’t been!”
New proposed property tax represents ‘a fair contribution’
Financial Secretary to the Treasury Jesse Norman: “The government wants to ensure this tax is proportionate and works as intended.”
New vendors and landlords increasingly scarce for agents as market slows
Buyers hold steady but worsening stock shortages add to mounting supply crunch
EYE poll: Has the pandemic accelerated a shift to a new way of working?
How has the pandemic changed working lives in our industry? Let us know by taking part in this industry poll.
Agent wants to boost housing supply by building on green belt land
Adam Hesse, Aston Mead’s land and planning director: “For years, we’ve been saying that building on green belt land is inevitable.”
Comings and Goings
The Guild announces senior promotions; Miles & Barr welcomes Luke Somerset; Middleton Advisors announce promotions
New portal leads management tool offers huge ‘potential’, says agent
Shropshire-based agency launches joint prop-tech venture.
Verity Frearson unveils new fleet of electric vehicles
The Harrogate estate agent says that it is the first agency in the district to go green.
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Warren Buffett’s firm acquires one of UK’s oldest estate agencies
Warren Buffet’s global real estate network expands its presence in prime central London with the takeover of 163-year-old firm Marler & Marler.
Letting agent ordered to pay almost £10,000 for illegal eviction
CFDP Ltd (trading as Belvoir Nuneaton and Hinckley) and its director Clayton Foston has been fined a total of £6,000 and issued with a Criminal Behaviour Order for unlawfully evicting two of their tenants.
Dual Fees: which agent is entitled to claim fees?
Paul Offley, compliance officer at The Guild, says that there are a few things that estate agents can do help protect vendors.
Have your say: How has the pandemic changed your working practices?
Has the pandemic accelerated a shift to a new way of working?