More than 250 agents sign up to free virtual viewings service
Lee Wainwright, CEO at FocalAgent: “Virtual viewings are a powerful tool and agents are waking up to their long-term potential.”
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Mental ‘health check’ for those working in property management sector
The results of this survey will provide a mental ‘health check’ for the industry.
Release of pent-up demand leads to Rightmove’s busiest ever day
The number of prospective buyers contacting agents in February so far is up by 22% on the same month last year.
No tax hikes until economy improves, says former Treasury advisor
“I don’t think there is any chance of capital gains tax rising,” says ex-advisor to the now former chancellor Philip Hammond.
Stamp duty holiday behind surge in homebuyer interest
Mark Hayward: “There is simply not the supply to meet this level of demand.”
Three-quarters of Brits support an extension to the stamp duty holiday
Research shows that a quarter of property buyers would withdraw from the market if the stamp duty holiday, which is due to end on 31 March, is not extended.
BTL landlords worried as Rishi Sunak looks set to increase capital gains tax
It has been recommended that CGT rates be raised in line with income tax rates.
Estate agency branch vandalised following Channel 5 show
The vandalism came after the agent set-up a Go Fund Me page to help a victim who featured on Channel 5 show ‘Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords’ last week.
Stamp duty extension is a ‘big win’ for agents and buyers – industry reaction
The approaching end of the stamp duty holiday is already having a profound effect on the property market.
Almost 800,000 homeowners at risk of repossession – new report
The coronavirus pandemic should provide a wake-up call for ministers on the need for stronger state support for homeowners at risk of eviction, according to a think tank.