Estate agents says ‘opportunistic individual’ responsible for porn blunder
A TV screen used to advertise properties in an estate agency’s shop window displayed pornographic images and videos.
Marc da Silva
Unlicensed agents ordered to pay £16,000
Landlord compensated after property was turned into a cannabis farm.
Estate agents see website visitor numbers hit a new record high
Engagement with own-branded estate agency websites has increased to hit a new all-time high.
New series of ‘Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords’ kicks off today
The new series follows the frontline work of letting agents, as well as eviction specialists and lawyers helping landlords chase rent arrears and get their properties back.
Webinar: Are you comfortable using virtual tours?
Mark McCorrie, from MadeSnappy, will today host a live Q&A session.
Home learning computers fundraising appeal hits £50k target
A number of agents and industry suppliers contributed to this good cause.
Capital gains tax: BTL landlords ‘have something new to worry about’
Buy-to-landlords have been hit hard by the government in the past few years.
Ex-footballer launches new estate agency
The former footballer, now a BBC pundit, is also working as an estate agent.
House sales at risk and prices set to fall as stamp duty deadline looms
Those that agreed deals earlier and may not complete before the end of the stamp duty holiday deadline are likely to attempt to renegotiate, or split the cost across the chain, it is claimed.
Countrywide shareholders vote to approve takeover by Connells
The acquisition remains subject to the regulatory approval by the Financial Conduct Authority.
New deposit-free renting platform launches
Fronted claim the new ‘renter first’ product is the only deposit alternative product in the market that is not built or owned by estate agents or align their interests to landlords.
Comings and Goings
Aston Chase promotes Max Curtis; Mark Tredwell joins REDD; Andrew Diamond is new chairman of ESPC
New agency launches in west Wales
Cardigan Bay Properties is the brainchild of Helen Worrall and Tania Dutnell.
‘Design a Shirt’ competition launched for children
Kerfuffle and Marvellous Training have teamed up to launch a competition for the children of estate agents and the industry’s suppliers.
Short-term lets body eyes post-lockdown market recovery
With Covid infection rates falling, trade body STAA is starting to focus on a potential near-term recovery.
New call for tenant hardship fund to help those struggling to pay rent
The report published by the Resolution Foundation today calling for the development of tenant hardship loans for renters impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic has been welcomed by the NRLA.
The chancellor considers ‘extending stamp duty holiday by six weeks’
An air of caution is slowly creeping in as the end of the stamp duty holiday draws closer.
Estate agents show porn instead of houses on shop window TV
Whitegates, part of The Property Franchise Group, has apologised after hacker broadcasts porn on its window display.
Renters and BTL landlords face financial ruin after eviction ban is extended
NRLA and safeagents want the chancellor to introduce financial support measures for landlords and renters after the government extended the tenant eviction ban until 31 March.
Rightmove is developing a new digital feature for Modern Method of Auction
Technical work is currently underway with iamsold and the product will launch in the spring.