Housing market ‘will pick up very quickly’ post-lockdown
Market activity continues to cool as the latest lockdown takes its toll.
Marc da Silva
New data shows ‘positive impact’ stamp duty break has had on UK economy
Nick Leeming, chairman of Jackson-Stops, calls on the government “to consider a more gradual approach to paring back SDLT relief”.
Controversial landlord allegedly told council leader to kill himself
Fergus Wilson, one of the UK’s most contentious buy-to-let landlords, belittled, insulted and abused council officers during a ‘nine-year harassment campaign’, a court heard.
Tenant demand hits five-year high
Almost a third of BTL landlords reported increasing levels of tenant demand in Q4 2020.
Comings and Goings
Strutt & Parker appoints Alistair Heather; Hill Group hires regional MD; Ex-JLL and Savills agents join Avanton
Propertymark publishes Budget wishlist including SDLT holiday extension
Propertymark’s Budget manifesto lists the 10 changes they are asking the government to make to support the housing sector ahead of next month’s statement.
Government policy will have a major impact on UK’s prime property market
New data from Coutts, the wealth manager and private bank, suggests the UK’s prime property market is evolving, rather than suffering through these challenging times.
Cladding crisis: Government urged to act as flat owners face ‘significant’ costs
The Law Society joins MPs in calling on the government to act quickly to stop leaseholders being forced to pay large sums for the removal of flammable cladding.
Industry views: Will the housing market thrive without stamp duty extension?
Buyer demand has slowed as the stamp duty holiday nears end.
Data stolen from Foxtons leaked online by hackers
Foxtons spokesperson tells EYE that the stolen data is “both old and incomplete” and cannot cause “financial loss or harm to those affected customers”.
Comings and Goings
Savills appoints new director; e.surv hires new MD; Masthaven announces key promotions
Agency in Kent lets 26 properties in one month with no physical viewings
Virtual property viewings during the latest lockdown have kept the housing market relatively active amid the Covid-19 crisis.
Build to Rent building momentum
A number of big housebuilders and institutional investors have shifted their focus towards the Build to Rent sector in recent years.
Government must act now to stop homebuyers facing a cliff edge in March
MPs from both main parties have argued for the extension of the stamp duty holiday.
Chancellor urged to do more for all renters after fresh support for students
NRLA’s Ben Beadle is calling on Rishi Sunak to “develop a package to help tenants pay off arrears”.
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Housing industry reacts to stamp duty holiday decision
MPs have warned that thousands of property sales are at risk unless the stamp duty holiday is extended.
YOPA currently ranked as the best online estate agent
EweMove and Strike also rank highly, while Purplebricks lags behind.
Franchisee snaps up local independent
Essex-based franchisee looks to increase market share in their local market by acquiring a nearby independent rival.
KFH secures major new client and significant BTR portfolio
Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward has been appointed as a partner for the lettings and asset management of a major Build to Rent portfolio currently being established in London.