Connells makes increased cash offer for Countrywide
Following discussions with Countrywide's major shareholders, Connells has increased its proposed offer price by 30%.
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Alchemy secures shareholder support for Countywide deal
Under Alchemy's proposal Countrywide would keep a standard listing on the stock market.
Julian O’Dell launches Marvellous Training for agents
Well-known property industry figure Julian O'Dell recently teamed up with Kerfuffle.
Agents return to Zoopla as branch numbers hit a three-year high
More than 1,000 branches have joined Zoopla since lockdown began.
Comings and Goings
Jonathan Mortimer rejoins Mortimers; Tim Noble joins Brickflow; Miller Homes appoints MD
Dezrez agrees integration partnership with soon-to-launch portal
Dezrez unveils new benefits for agents signed up to its platform.
EYE on: Mortgages and Finance
Mortgage news summary – from new products to the latest rates.
Street Group acquires Leadhub
Leadhub will welcome clients onto the Spectre platform.
Second lockdown had ‘very little negative impact on activity levels’
Housing market activity remains buoyant.
Housing minister announces winners of Home of 2030 competition
All homes built under the Future Homes Standard will be ‘zero carbon ready’.
Hunters confirm takeover talks with TPFG
Hunters has received a preliminary approach from The Property Franchise Group, which has until 1 January to confirm its offer formally.
The Property Franchise Group begins move to acquire Hunters
Hunters, chaired by Conservative MP Kevin Hollinrake, is in takeover talks with The Property Franchise Group.
Reapit is now showcase ready
Vyomm is integrating their technology with Reapit.
Fire Safety Bill risks fuelling the cladding crisis
Proposed law could worsen cladding crisis that has paralysed parts of the housing market.
Petition calling for evictions after two weeks’ rent arrears hits 10,000 signatures
Property investor Ranjan Bhattacharya wants an Australian style system.
Comings and Goings
Yopa names new MD; Blue Alpine appoints Richard Morgan; Former CBRE director joins TRP;
UK housing market set to exceed 1 million sales in 2020
The high level of transactions was "pretty much unthinkable six months ago".
Updated Covid-19 guidance for landlords and tenants
The guidance applies to England only. Some of the measures referred to also apply in Wales.
Tougher eviction ban to be introduced in Scotland
New measures to protect renters unveiled.
Agents Giving Acts of Kindness Awards 2020 winners to be named today
The online awards event takes place today from 3.45pm.