Alchemy ‘could struggle’ to get Countrywide deal over the line
Alchemy’s latest proposal should “not be considered a slam dunk” for the private equity group, source says.
Marc da Silva
Belvoir to reimburse staff after Covid-19 pay cuts
Strong trading has expanded in recent months.
Stamp duty extension petition passes 10,000 mark
Reaching 10,000 signatures means the government must now respond to the petition.
London council says buyers will miss stamp duty deadline due to delays
Residential property searches by local councils have surged of late.
Comings and Goings
Venmore’s new branch manager; Legal & General-backed firm appoints CFO; Ed Davidson joins RO Group.
Inventory clerks can help agents carry out retrospective Right to Rent checks
Clerks could conduct in-person Right to Rent checks when completing an inventory check-in.
Belvoir shares new portal’s ‘vision for the future’
The franchising group features four estate agency brands.
Over 100 Zoopla member agents sign up to Modern Method of Auction
Zoopla joined forces with iamsold over the summer.
Hunters reveal their heartwarming Christmas advert
What does home mean to you?
Browning West calls for Countryside Properties to ‘let partnerships prosper’
Browning West has called for developer Countryside to remove its chairman.
PIB acquires Barbon Insurance Group
PIB Group has strengthened its proposition in the lettings sector.
Samuel Estates buys Keyhold Property Management
Samuel Estates, based in south west London, has acquired its third independent local firm in 2020.
You’re invited! Get ready for the Agents Giving Acts of Kindness Awards
Phil Spencer to host virtual awards ceremony.
Lockdown, lettings, and looking ahead to 2021
Goodlord will be hosting a free webinar this morning.
Webinar reminder: Focus on mental health in the workplace
Today’s presenter is Della Judd.
Bruce brothers warned against ‘repeat of the PB bullying tactics’
Purplebricks founders Michael and Kenny Bruce previously threatened allAgents with legal action over negative reviews.
New proposals ‘strike the balance between the needs’ of landlords and tenants
The NRLA is calling on the government to establish a new landlord and tenant conciliation service.
A good time to market property as ‘Christmas is cancelled’
How long can the property boom last?
Agents invited to join Boomin’s board of directors ahead of launch
Michael Bruce issues a letter to agents, which you can read, as the process for nominations opens today.
Mark Hayward puts retirement on hold
Hayward has postponed his retirement and take on a new role of chief policy advisor at Propertymark.