Fixflo’s new integration with Reapit is now available at no cost
The advanced integration allows Reapit users to join their CRM with their repairs and maintenance software seamlessly.
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Thorpe & Co buys 50% stake in Mr Investa
Mr Investa is an agency specalising in buy-to-let property.
Rents rise as demand for rental accommodation continues to grow
The number of tenants successfully negotiating rent reductions dropped to 1.7% in March, from 2% the previous month.
Virtual event for estate agents regarding conveyancing takes place today
The virtual meeting will take place today at 12pm.
‘The established agency model isn’t quite right’, says agent joining KW from D&G
Matthew Thompson, who is moving from Douglas and Gordon to Keller Williams: “The merits of talented staff can be diluted by a ‘list, list’ list’ attitude pushed by estate agency leaders.”
TPFG: Buying Hunters and uniting with LSL has ‘bolstered our position in the market’
CEO Gareth Samples: “2020 and the year to date has seen the Group achieve many significant milestones and I am very pleased with the results that we have delivered.”
Stamp duty petition attracts over 6,500 signatures
Chris Holland, who created the petition: “People are finding themselves becoming trapped in a scenario whereby house prices are much higher.”
LSL reports ‘highly resilient’ trading results
David Stewart, group chief Executive, said: “Our financial performance during 2020 highlighted the resilience and strength of our Group.”
London property: ‘It has been the most active market we have seen since 2006’
The London property market woke up in March.
City of London to convert offices into homes to revive the area
Catherine McGuinness, at the City of London Corporation: “Firms have told us that they remain committed to retaining a central London hub but how they operate will inevitably change to reflect post-pandemic trends.”
Pilot arrears mediation scheme can help agents deal with backlog of evictions
The free arrears mediation service aims to help parties resolve disputes more quickly without the need for court action.
Red hot market: One in every 50 homes sold so far this year
Glasgow, Bristol, Nottingham, Stoke, and Middlesbrough are the top five busiest sales markets in the UK.
Zoopla snaps up property sales progression platform YourKeys
Yourkeys estate agent clients currently include Bewley, Davidsons, JLL, London Square and Hill.
High end agency opens new flagship office in London
House prices in London are expected to rise.
Room for growth as Yorkshire firm looks to expand franchisee network
Patrick McCutcheon, head of residential at Dacre, Son & Hartley: “Target sites include York, Richmond, Clitheroe, Kendal and Wakefield.’’
Property app secures near £200k investment following successful trial with Winkworth
Crowdhaus says it has closed 65% of pre-seed funding, led by SFC Capital, who have committed £162,500 to support the business.
New draw-a-search tool leads to a sharp rise in bespoke searches
There are now 430 agents signed up to use Rightmove’s Viewings Manager tool.
One in six homes sold for over asking price as stamp duty holiday deadline looms
Mark Hayward, chief policy advisor, Propertymark: “It is fantastic to see the property market continuing to thrive, fuelled by the announcement to extend the stamp duty holiday.”
New Help to Build scheme ‘will create more stock for the property market’
Housing secretary Robert Jenrick: “Building your own home shouldn’t be the preserve of a small number of people, but a mainstream, realistic and affordable option for people across the country.”
LSL and TPFG join forces to expand mortgage and protection advice services
LSL will provide digital and face-to-face mortgage and protection advice to TPFG’s expanded network of over 430 estate agency offices.