Complaints about estate agents look set to increase
Rebecca Marsh, Property Ombudsman: “Enquiry levels in 2021 are already showing further year-on-year increases and we are expecting this to continue.”
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Viewing requests for both sales and lettings remain ‘strong’ – LRG
The highest average viewing requests on properties for sale and to let unveiled.
Homebuyers struggle with stringent lending criteria for 95% LTV mortgages
The return of 95% loan to value (LTV) mortgages has failed to make an impact with buyers, claims broker.
Zoopla report highlights acute shortage of sales stock
The quantity of homes for sale is down by more than 25%
Former petrol station and car hire franchisee takes on Whitegates branch
New owner of estate agency branch is aiming to fuel growth in his new business after swapping petrol stations and car hire for property
New survey reveals huge levels of mortage process ignorance
Many believe that being self-employed is not usually a factor considered by lenders in mortgage applications.
Value of the Private Rented Sector grows to £1.4trn
49% of renters say they expect to be renting for the rest of their life
New power sharing agreement could be bad news for Scotland’s rental sector
As the SNP and Scottish Greens agree to power-sharing, Propertymark warns that aspects of the Scottish Greens manifesto could come into play.
Searches for purrfect pet-friendly properties up by 120% – Rightmove
Landords who allow pets will win more enquiries from potential tenants
Off the edge of a cliff – transactions plummeted in July
Industry reacts to news that property transaction levels have collapsed by 62.8% in just one month