Savills narrows gender pay gap as female representation edges up
Savills says it offers a truly inclusive environment
Marc da Silva
Renters’ Rights Act not primary cause of evictions, tenants report
The Renters’ Rights Act will give tenants much greater security
Estate agency plans further expansion after latest acquisition
The acquisition follows the opening of a new office earlier this year and marks the firm’s continued expansion.
Landlords rush to act as rental reforms loom
New data suggests many landlords are acting before the reforms take effect
Hidden housing supply: Where are all the new homes going?
Just 10% of new homes reach open market, buyers squeezed out
How can estate agents win more instructions?
Consultants Chris Webb, Allison Emms and Toby Martin to share practical tactics across sales, lettings and marketing, followed by a live Q&A on 29 April
Seven arrested after death of young estate agent
An inquest into the estate agent's death was opened at East London Coroner’s Court on 17 April.
Renters’ Rights Act risks locking out ‘vulnerable tenants’
There is a move towards hobby landlords leaving the sector, says head of mortgages at Paragon
For sale boards get a tech upgrade
Kremer Signs already supplies boards to a significant share of the UK market
Knight Frank targets growth with self-employed affiliate estate agency model
Knight Frank says it has identified 36 markets it is looking to expand into
Mortgage deals pulled at fastest rate on record as product choice shrinks
The average shelf-life is now lower than what it was at the start of October 2022, when the ‘mini-Budget’ had an unprecedented impact on mortgage choice
“For sale” boards under scrutiny as agents accused of misuse for branding
Local councils across the country have taken action against estate agents, with many others actively investigating so-called “fly-boarding
Property licensing loophole leaves landlords exposed to hefty fines
Experts warn landlords to exercise extreme caution and seek professional guidance when submitting HMO licence applications
Flipping consigned to history as profits diminish
Flipping market cools as profitability weakens
Tax blow for first-time buyers as stamp duty rises sharply
First-time buyers squeezed as fewer homes qualify for tax break
Estate agency group pledges long-term support for landlords amid legislative changes
Parkers plans to continue engaging with landlords as regulatory changes progress
Alto rolls out Renters’ Rights updates ahead of 1 May changes
Alto has also created a Renters’ Rights Hub on its website
PropTech firm launches digital assistant for estate agent AML checks
Coadjute says the system can support users outside standard working hours, including those in different time zones
Savills agrees partnership with US-based estate agency
The agreement connects Savills’ global operations with The Beverly Hills Estates’ presence in the Los Angeles market