High street agents have proved ‘utterly indispensable’ during the pandemic
Most vendors prefer to work with high street estate agents rather than their online competitors, study shows.
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Comment: Could Foxtons cyber-attack be more serious than first thought?
According to an investigation, the data circulating on the dark web is much more problematic than Foxtons is claiming.
Rents rise sharply as demand remains ‘exceptionally high’
Rental values between January 2020 and January 2021 increased in nine of the 12 regions monitored.
New tool launched to help agents improve digital viewings
The use of digital viewings is set to continue long after the pandemic.
Is your company supporting National Apprenticeship Week 2021?
National Apprenticeship Week 2021, which kicks-off today, aims to shine a light on the work being done by employers and apprentices across the country.
Chancellor urged to scrap stamp duty surcharge for landlords
The government’s tax policies have created a shortage of rental housing supply.
Property fall-throughs start to ‘creep up’ as stamp duty deadline looms
The busiest January on record for Rightmove resulted in a 7% increase in the volume of prospective buyers contacting estate agents, while those enquiring about a property to rent was up by 14%.
Boomin plans new TV campaign but still no official launch date
Boomin spokesperson tells EYE that the exact launch date for the new portal is yet to be decided but it “will be soon”.
Advice for agents on how to handle deposit disputes fair and reasonably
Sandy Bastin, head of adjudication services at TDS, shares guidance on how to present a claim to a tenant in order to maximise the chances of early resolution.