Robert Watts launches award in memory of agent who died from Covid-19
Vic Southerington started working for Robert Watts in the early 1980s as a valuer.
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Boris Johnson warns of tougher Covid-19 restrictions for England.
Capital gains tax could ‘be brought into line with income tax rates’
CGT set to increase as the chancellor starts to repay some of the government debt built-up during the pandemic.
Extend stamp duty holiday to ensure ‘no sudden collapse in the spring’
The temporary stamp duty holiday is scheduled to end on 31st March.
Genius Group acquires PIN for £10.8m
Genius Group has signed an agreement to acquire the UK-based firm.
Hunters takeover talks with TPFG extended until January 22
Hunters has been in takeover talks with TPFG since early December.
ZPG agrees deal for acquisition of Confused.com
The deal is expected to be completed in the first half of 2021.
More than half of landlords lose rent due to Covid-19
A third of BTL landlords plan to reduce their portfolios.
UniHomes snaps up Split The Bills
The student accommodation platform works hand in hand with partner letting agents.
Agents invited to take part in nationwide survey
The survey looks to establish the current ‘State of the Industry’
Linley & Simpson acquires lettings business of Dacre, Son & Hartley
The Yorkshire-based firm has added more than 600 homes to its portfolio.
CGT hike risks mass exodus from the BTL market
A capital gains tax increase could force many BTL landlords to quit the PRS.
Comings and Goings
New directorship at Reside; Andrew Wyllie joins Persimmon board; Crest Nicholson appoints Ralph Hawkins
Sharp rise in coastal and rural buyer searches in 2020
Suburban areas in the North West saw the biggest growth in average asking prices this year.
Robert Jenrick facing High Court action
The Anglia Square redevelopment project would represent a major investment in Norwich City Centre.
Farrell Heyworth signs up to Zoopla
Farrell Heyworth last week also agreed to become a Boomin founder agency, as part of a fresh marketing strategy.
Plans for a new garden village near Truro,
A planning application for more than 3,000 new homes near Truro has been submitted.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from EYE
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Updated Covid-19 guidance for estate agents
Estate agency offices can remain open to the public in all 4 tiers.
Welsh government slammed for tax hike on second homes
The Welsh government also announced that the stamp duty holiday will not be extended in Wales.