Protesters arrested during demonstration outside letting agency
Renters union ACORN has accused the police of not ‘supporting tenants standing up for their rights’.
Marc da Silva
Hunters shareholders approve takeover by The Property Franchise Group
Shareholders unanimously approve the takeover by Property Franchise Group.
EuroLet rebranded after being snapped up by Leaders Romans Group
EuroLet was a single office lettings business that had been a major residential letting and management agent in the local market for over 20 years.
LSL shine a light on successful female agents on International Women’s Day
Helen Buck of LSL: “This is the first time we’ve actively supported International Women’s Day within the estate agency division.”
Belvoir calls for equal opportunities on International Women’s Day
Across its brands, which consist of Belvoir, Northwood, Newton Fallowell and Lovelle, Belvoir Group already has a number of successful female business owners.
Countrywide takeover approved by High Court but Connells deal is not without risk
The acquisition of Countrywide is now set to be completed on Monday.
Surge in online property searches following stamp duty holiday and 5% deposits announcement
It is estimated that sellers should be looking to list their properties by Tuesday 23rd March if they want to make sure buyers can make use of the tapering end to the stamp duty holiday in September.
epropservices continues buying spree with acquisition of The Property Jungle
Toscafund backed epropservices, parent company of The Guild of Property Professionals and Fine & Country, also acquired Starberry this week.
Reapit acquires proptech marketing agency
The addition of Agentpoint into Reapit’s product portfolio will provide its customers with access to a wider choice of products.
Comings and Goings
Marsh & Parsons appoints new sales director; ERE Property unveils business development manager; apropos adds to marketing team
LBTT holiday in Scotland will end on 1 April
The UK government has extended stamp duty - but this will not apply north of the border.
Stamp duty holiday extended in Wales until end of June
There will not be a tapered return to its previous level.
Mortgage lending surges to 13-year high
Mortgage lending in December 2020 was up 31% compared with the same month in 2019.
The big overhaul for capital gains tax ‘is yet to come’
Capital gains tax hike kicked into the long grass.
Connells Group acquires another estate agency
Connells has continued to expand by snapping up a well-known and successful brand.
Hong Kong buyers rush for UK properties
A visa scheme to allow Hong Kong residents to come to the UK has opened, with some 300,000 people expected to apply.
BTL landlords face increased risks due to Covid rent arrears
Andy Halstead: “Landlords and letting agents shouldn’t have to live in fear of future government.”
Stamp duty extension ‘simply defers’ the cliff-edge as calls grow for big changes
The stamp duty holiday extension simply defers rather than dodges the cliff-edge by putting it off until later in the year, and it is now time for a levy overhaul, according to leading market commentators.
Linley & Simpson buys Sinclair Properties
The founder of Sinclair Properties, Niall McTurk, will remain with the agency to ensure a smooth handover, before retiring later in the year.
Rents continue to rise as landlords ‘charge more to cover their essential costs’
Rents outside London are growing at the highest rate ever.