Stamp duty extension petition gains more than 63,000 signatures
The petition aims to encourage the government to extend the stamp duty holiday until 30 September 2021.
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Boomin sign-up 15 further agents as it builds towards delayed launch
The latest agents backing Boomin include Beresfords, Seymours and Redbrik, among others.
Tenant eviction ban extended in England and Wales
The eviction bans in England and Wales have been extended, following a similar move in Scotland.
Covid-safe agents using virtual tools ‘have seen an increase in market share’
The housing market remains open during new national lockdown but ‘it is not business as usual’, according to Iain McKenzie, CEO of The Guild of Property Professionals.Professionals.
Fixflo and teclet join forces
The new integration will facilitate end to end property maintenance solution.
Salisbury-based agent acquires local rival
EweMove in Salisbury has purchased the portfolio of nearby Martin & Co.
Agency’s NHS tribute brightens up empty street during lockdown
Martin & Co in Chelmsford has caught the eye of passersby with their heart-warming window tribute in honour of our NHS heroes.
New mediation pilot to support landlords and renters
Around half a million private tenants in the UK are behind with their rent.
Connells increases stake in Countrywide
Connells has acquired Schroder Investment Management’s stake in Countrywide after agreeing terms for a takeover of the company last week.
Updated Covid-19 advice for estate and letting agents
Companies should inform customers and their own staff about their Covid-19 procedures, so that they are safe throughout the sales and lettings process.
New locally focused property portal to launch next month
The soon-to-launch platform will initially concentrate on Coventry and Warwickshire before it is rolled out nationwide.
Government’s leasehold reform proposals do not go far enough
The Leasehold Group has described the government’s proposed reforms to the leasehold system as “window dressing”.
Comings and Goings
Rendall & Rittner appoints Sarah Williams; Angus Michie joins SevenCapital as MD; Tim Garratt leaves Innes England.
Government urged to extend eviction ban beyond March
The Scottish government yesterday announced an extension to the eviction ban until the end of March, but will England follow suit as Covid-19 cases spike?
Urgent action needed to tackle rent debt crisis
A joint statement, backed by various organisations, calls for a package of measures to help renters pay off arrears built since March last year when the initial lockdown started.
The end for the leasehold scandal as government vows to scrap rip-off costs
Almost 4.5 million leaseholders in England will be tens of thousands of pounds better off as a result of new laws.
Leasehold property sales could be abolished in favour of commonhold
The government has announced that it is establishing a Commonhold Council.
NLC welcomes today’s announcement on leasehold reform
Systematic mis-selling of new build properties with exorbitant ground rents has led to a large increase in leaseholders facing big bills.
Alchemy issues statement regarding offer for Countrywide
Countrywide and Connells reached an agreement last week.
HMRC urged to delay self-assessment deadline
The self-assessment tax return deadline is less than four weeks away.