Investment boost for Zero Deposit as KFH joins existing shareholder agencies
KFH sits alongside Andrews as new property agency investors.
Marc da Silva
Vendors grow, but slowing residential property market directionless overall
Uncertainty over whether the government will extend the stamp duty holiday beyond March has led to a drop in property market activity.
Number of sales agreed per agency branch in December hits 14-year high
As we approach the stamp duty, LTT and LBTT cliff edges on the 31 March, NAEA Propertymark is increasingly concerned about the pressure this is placing on the property industry.
Stamp duty holiday has helped maintain post-lockdown buyer boom
The number of sales agreed in 2020 surpassed 2019, new data shows.
Agent slammed for leaflets which ask, ‘Has Covid been a blessing in disguise?’
JP & Brimelow, described as the “heartless agent of the north”, issues a groveling apology for their ‘clumsy and ill thought out’ leaflets after being panned on social media.
Rental demand falls as EU tenant numbers hits four-year low
Goodlord has analysed 300,000 tenancies from across the last four years to track the decline in the number of EU tenants moving to England.
Man has been charged over ‘sex-for-rent’ allegations in first case of its kind
The 52-year-old is scheduled to appear at North East Surrey Magistrates' Court next month in what is believed to be the first case of its kind in England and Wales.
HMRC extends self assessment deadline – but there is a “sting in the tail”
HM Revenue & Customs has confirmed that the 31 January tax return filing deadline will be extended to 28 February.
Coronavirus: Agent shares video diary of ‘working through the pandemic’
Stephen Groves, the director of Home Estate Agents in Urmston, Greater Manchester, highlights some of the challenges currently facing agents, as well as clients.
Allow agents to undertake conveyancing to make transactions ‘smoother’
With the stamp duty holiday deadline fast-approaching, Gazeal says the conveyancing system is likely to struggle in the coming weeks.
Trio join forces to acquire Martin & Co in Shrewsbury
The Martin & Co franchise for Shrewsbury and the surrounding area, including Telford, has been snapped up.
Fine & Country agents offered bespoke lettings and management service
Agents within the Fine & Country network will have an opportunity to branch out into offering lettings without having a lettings division of their own.
Agents offered sales incentive trip to Dubai despite tighter Covid restrictions
Chairman pushes agents to meet sales targets amid coronavirus pandemic.
Alchemy rules out new Countrywide bid as Connells takeover moves forward
Connells agreed terms to acquire Countrywide last month.
Hunters once again extends takeover talks with TPFG
TPFG is hoping to add Hunters, which has more than 200 branches across the country, to its portfolio of high-profile chains, which includes Ellis & Co, EweMove, Martin & Co and Parkers.
Mr & Mrs Clarke embarks on recuitment drive
The hybrid agency, which operates a self-employed business model without a high street office, is looking to add to the 14 franchised partner agents it already has in place.
The Guild of Property Professionals joins the Kickstart Scheme
The Kickstart Scheme provides funding to create new job placements for 16 to 24 year olds.
Significant fall in number of properties owned by overseas firms
The number of properties in England and Wales owned by overseas companies has dropped by 4,000 since the EU referendum.
Hundreds of homes available for NHS workers free of charge
The TrustedStays scheme is supported by some of the UK’s major players in the short-term accommodation industry.
Home learning computers appeal has raised over £19,000 so far
Agents and industry suppliers are encouraged to help schools during lockdown.