Gary Barker shuns Boomin to join Connells
No hard feelings. Michael Bruce tells EYE that the team at Boomin “wish him well”.
Marc da Silva
Confirmed – Oakley Capital invests in Dexters
Oakley Capital, a mid-market private equity firm, has invested in the estate agency chain, which will lead to a major expansion of the company's operations.
Former Premier League footballer hit with hefty fine for unlicensed properties
This has been a long and complex case.
Connells announce appointment of Jon Notley – but you probably already knew that
Notley told EYE last month that he had joined Connells.
Stamp duty break means more in London
A perfect storm is brewing in the London property market, new figures suggest.
Panel debate about property social media trolling
The debate will take place next week and promises to be entertaining.
Comings and Goings
Luke Hammond joins Fine & Country; Brief Your Market appoints Benjamin Brain; Property Services internship at The Met
Urgent action needed to prevent tens of thousands of transactions collapsing
Stamp duty: The Law Society of England and Wales is urging people to write to their MP ahead of the Budget on 3 March.
“What a mess!” Propertymark CEO Tim Balcon leaves with immediate effect
As Nicky Heathcote, interim executive chair, takes charge of the Propertymark board, one agent asks, what the bl***y hell is going on at Arbon House?
Stamp duty holiday has revived the housing market
But Covid has clearly had a lasting impact.
Founding franchisees of Ewemove put their business up for sale
Bill and Geraldine Miller are retiring following a successful career with the hybrid agency.
PropTech firm integrates Google Maps and Street View into virtual viewings
Agents can now “show and tell” much more effectively in describing the selling points of specific locations or neighbourhoods.
Industry reaction to biggest house price increase since 2014
The stamp duty holiday in England introduced in July 2020 has helped to fuel a sharp rise in property prices, as buyers rush to take advantage of the saving.
Low-deposit mortgages make a comeback
Options for those with a 10% deposit have improved greatly over recent months.
Chancellor urged to get a grip of the rent debt crisis
A joint statement has been issued by Propertymark, the NRLA, Big Issue, Ride Out Recession Alliance, Crisis, Citizens Advice, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Money Advice Trust, The Mortgage Works, Nationwide Building Society, StepChange Debt Charity and Shelter.
Chestertons goes carbon neutral
The company says it is the first large agency to go carbon neutral.
Webinar to offer advice for agents managing rent arrears
John Paul, CEO at the Castledene Group, will be delivering a webinar this morning.
Six-week extension to stamp duty holiday could benefit 160,000 transactions
If 160,000 transactions made it through, buyers would collectively save around £1bn, says Rightmove.
New property taxes could threaten the supply of affordable housing
Two new property taxes have been announced by housing secretary Robert Jenkins.
Self-employed estate agency model grows to more than 150 agents in UK
The agents trade under their own personal name and earn a minimum of 70% of the commission they generate.