Estate agent tragically commits suicide
The 36-year old agent took his own life following a lengthy battle with depression.
Marc da Silva
First-time buyers can now apply for the new Help to Buy scheme
The new Help to Buy scheme is now open to those interested in new-build homes.
What is the government’s definition of ‘substantial’ rent arrears?
BTL landlords across the country have been left thousands of pounds out of pocket.
Giraffe360 expands ‘camera-as-a-subscription’ service for agents
Giraffe360 offers a subscription service for its unique robotic camera.
Government accused of supporting tenants who are ‘wilfully not paying their rent’
The death knell for buy-to-let? Some landlords have not received rent since before the Covid-19 pandemic.
EYE on: Mortgages and Finance
Mortgage news summary – from new products to the latest rates.
First-time buyers struggling to get on property ladder
First-time buyers are worried, confused and angered at how Covid-19 has affected their home ownership aspirations.
Government urged to respond to recommendations for leasehold reform
When will the government issue a response to the Law Commission’s recommendations for leasehold reform?
Government set to revise new homes plans
The government is committed to delivering 300,000 homes a year by the mid 2020s.
Housing market remains open but ‘ideally agents should be working from home’
Agents must operate under a locked door and appointment only basis.
Chancellor urged not to introduce tax hike
Proposed tax increase would have ‘an enormously detrimental impact on the housing market’.
Weston Homes ‘intend to fight Robert Jenrick’ in High Court after he rejects £271m project
Housebuilder slams the secretary of state for refusing to grant consent for a major scheme.
Zoopla launches new Pinterest ads offering for agents
In an industry first, Zoopla has unveiled a new Pinterest ads offering.
A third of property viewings conducted virtually last month
Estate agents have been able to resume in-person viewings since mid-May.
More realistic vendors come to market as stamp duty deadline draws closer
New sellers price keenly to beat March deadline.
Lifestyle change is ‘reshaping rental demand’
Rental demand is shifting to the leafy suburbs amid Covid-19 crisis.
Cleaning remains the number one cause of deposit disputes
Tenancy disputes have drop slightly, new data shows.
Rents increase for the first time since the start of coronavirus pandemic
The average cost of a newly let property in Great Britain is up 1.4% year-on-year, new data shows.
Tenants and landlords need greater financial support, says NRLA
The association says that landlords and tenants are being ‘left to muddle through’ without sufficient support’ from government.
Many renters ‘are anxious about paying the rent over winter’
A number of private tenants have suffered financial hardship due to the pandemic.