Stamp duty holiday fuels record month for property sales
There is ‘a plethora of happy vendors out there’, says industry veteran.
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Agents ‘increase awareness of the law and the rights of tenants’
Propertymark points out that the RoPA working group has proposed a new regulatory framework to cover agents.
Conveyancers call for another stamp duty holiday extension
Adrian Jaggard, CEO of Taylor Rose MW: “Aware that chains may fall down if the deadline is missed, agents are increasingly panicking.”
Savills slammed for asking buyers for ‘proof of funds’ before viewings
Housing minister: “Requesting this level of info from a prospective buyer to view a home is simply wrong.”
Rightmove introduces Landlord and Tenant Services as part of new ‘vision’
Christian Balshen, Rightmove’s head of lettings, says the new vision involves linking every step of the journey of letting a property, from sending a lead to collecting the keys.
Comings and Goings
UK Sotheby’s International Realty appoints MD; Former golf pro joins Spicerhaart; New property manager at Barnsdales
TPFG hails ‘strong’ start to 2021 and unveils plans to double size of EweMove
The latest trading results have benefitted from the acquisition of Hunters.
Estate agency launches new lifestyle website
The new website has been designed to act as a consumer guide.
Whole chains could face collapse as stamp duty deadline looms – claim
Chris Hodgkinson, ex-estate agent: “I think we all know the pressure lenders, solicitors, search providers and, in particular, agency sales progression teams will be under.”
Housing market steadies at elevated levels
Dip in buyers helps offset extreme sales supply imbalance.