New portal allows agents to gauge interest in properties pre-sale
Mutual has positioned itself as a ‘pre-portal property platform’ for estate agents.
Marc da Silva
UK sales of £1m-plus homes increase significantly
Strong demand since lockdown as affluent buyers look for more space and lifestyle change.
Say No To Rightmove back newcomer Boomin
The Acorn Group, Boycott Rightmove, The Estate Agency Union, and Revolution of Estate Agency 2020 back new portal.
Covid-19: Agents to close under new lockdown
Agents in Wales will close their branches for just over two weeks from 6pm this Friday.
Comings & goings
Sarah Cull joins Strutt & Parker; Redrow make key appointments; Savills hire Chris Shaw
What support will there be for agents in Wales during lockdown?
A new £300m fund for firms affected will open next week.
Anti-money laundering specialist records busiest ever month in September
Property is “one of the most effective methods for criminals to launder the proceeds of their activities”.
At last! Overseas tenants ‘start returning to London’
Rental market activity in London has picked up, but landlords must be willing to negotiate.
New listings coming to market ‘remain positive and very consistent’
Sellers are in a commanding position, but are they becoming too optimistic with pricing?
Simpson & Marwick joins newly formed Aberdeins Group
The agency is no longer part of law firm Clyde & Co.
Tenant demand hits four-year high
Landlords in the North West and South West report the strongest levels of growth.
Government urged to extend stamp duty holiday as conveyancers ask for patience
The introduction of the tax break has proved popular.
Foxtons hit by cyber attack
The agency tells EYE that it did not lose any personal customer and landlord contact details.
Almost half of properties down valued by lenders
Cottages were the property type that have received the highest proportion of down valuations.
Agents should not hesitate to serve Section 8 notice twice
Letting agents and landlords urged to keep abreast of changes in the industry.
Are you up to speed with changes in the Right to Rent scheme?
There are compliance steps you must take in the future to stay on the right side of the rules.
Martin & Co expands with new acquisitions
Gareth Samples says “there are opportunities out there despite the ongoing pandemic.”
Agents invited to apply to be part of Zoopla’s pilot scheme
Agents that list properties with Zoopla will soon have access to free virtual viewing technology.
Average asking prices surge to all-time record high
Previous records are tumbling in this extraordinary market, says analyst.
Boomin’s founding members unveiled
The new portal has been over two years in the making.