Strong single family build-to-rent investment in Q2
However, multifamily BTR slows after solid first-quarter performance
NEWS ARCHIVES
Asking prices record biggest July fall as Rightmove halves growth forecast
Intriguing dynamic between current pricing and activity levels
Foxtons sees significant change in major shareholder holdings
Canadian group Converium Capital, which previously called for a sale of the company, has acquired a greater stake in the estate agency group
Generation Rent slams ‘unscrupulous landlords’ for pocketing millions in tenancy deposits
Campaigners call for landlords and agents who make repeated excessive deductions to face “meaningful penalties”
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Cushman & Wakefield names new head of UK & Ireland; Savills reveals Home Counties appointment; Experienced agent joins Moveli
The Property Franchise Group grants share options to key executives
The awards are linked to various performance metrics
Hamptons downgrades rental growth forecast as market continues to cool
What initially appeared to be a London-centric slowdown has now spread across the country, with rents declining in multiple regions and growth easing elsewhere
HM Land Registry reveals progress in speed and digital transformation
HM Land Registry says fresh investment in digital services and focus on efficiency has allowed it to process registrations faster
Property industry reacts to new Rightmove House Price Index
Realistic pricing required in today’s sales market
CLC seeks views on proposed hike in fees
The proposals for the forthcoming licensing year would see a 3% increase in practice and licensing administration fees, and a 6% uptick in contributions to the Compensation Fund