Estate agent turned MP Kevin Hollinrake offers tips for agency success
What makes a good estate agent?
Marc da Silva
Foxtons website ‘opened the door to over 300,000 virtual property tours’
New technology has allowed agents to continue transacting despite strict coronavirus restrictions.
Industry reaction to government’s £3.5bn fund to tackle unsafe cladding
The government said it was its "largest ever investment" in building safety.
Falling rental values are drawing people back in to prime central London
Average rental values in prime central London are the lowest they have been in a decade.
Beware of fraudsters: Fake property listings on Facebook Marketplace
Farrell Heyworth says the fraudsters have been requesting deposits from the public to view the advertised properties.
The Guild’s keynote speaker to reflect on Brexit, pandemic and stamp duty
US sales expert Mark Hunter will reflect on the climate that property professionals currently find themselves in at the The Guild of Property Professionals virtual conference on 19 February.
Capital gains tax increases could be around the corner
We may well see an increase in CGT rates with immediate effect, potentially to align them with income tax rates, tax specialist warns.
Man ordered to pay £25,000 in libel damages for negative Trustpilot review
This case could have ramifications for agents.
Tax hike ‘would be a kick in the teeth’ for property investors
The government is being encouraged to consider introducing a CGT exemption or reduction for landlords willing to sell properties to sitting tenants.
Estate agent websites see traffic hit all-time high
Many agents are finding that traffic to their websites “are busier than ever before”, says analyst.
Letting agents urged to help landlords navigate new licensing rules
Licensing is becoming a regulatory minefield for landlords, says PayProp.
Comings and Goings
Andrews Property Group appoints Vince Courtney; Belvoir hires two new recruits; New MD at Centrick
Virtual viewings are here to stay as they help ‘weed out the time-wasters’
Virtual Viewings help agents identify the “the tyre kickers”.
Harding Green is seeking self-employed agents and offering shares
The broker model provides agents with the ability to work on a self-employed basis and retain up to 80% of any fees they generate.
Dwellworks completes acquisition of Relocation Agent Network
Dwellworks, a major destinations services provider, sees RAN and its member estate agents as a key part of its long-standing and long-term expansion strategy.
Webinar: Are you up to speed with the latest in lettings legislation?
Lettings Legal Update: Robert Bolwell, head of landlord and tenant department at Dutton Gregory will present a webinar this morning.
Agencies should be given more time to make CBILS repayments
Borrowers under the CBILS scheme need the same options as those of the Bounce Back loan scheme, if the government is serious about allowing businesses to ‘pay as they grow’.
Government urged to raise nil-rate band of stamp duty to £300,000
Raising the nil-rate band of stamp duty and the introduction of guaranteed mortgages could be key to the economic recovery.
Rightmove defends latest price hikes
Rightmove has confirmed that it is raising its subscriptions again this year.
James Hogan leaves Leaders Romans Group to grow partner network at Spring
James Hogan is the new head of partnerships at Spring.