Significant fall in number of properties owned by overseas firms
The number of properties in England and Wales owned by overseas companies has dropped by 4,000 since the EU referendum.
NEWS ARCHIVES
Hundreds of homes available for NHS workers free of charge
The TrustedStays scheme is supported by some of the UK’s major players in the short-term accommodation industry.
Home learning computers appeal has raised over £19,000 so far
Agents and industry suppliers are encouraged to help schools during lockdown.
Buyers can “lock in” the stamp duty holiday on new homes, says tax expert
Calls to the chancellor to extend the stamp duty holiday may not work – but new build home buyers could benefit if they act now.
Covid: Estate agency branches provide ‘an unsafe environment’
Safety in the workplace remains a major issue during the current lockdown.
Substantial rent arrears exemption is a ‘welcome change for landlords’
Eviction ban: The threshold for “substantial rent arrears” has been reduced to six months.
Challenger property portal signs up Barratt Developments
A number of high-profile agencies list on OneDome, which has signed up the largest housebuilder in the UK to its search proposition.
RICS orders independent review into handling of governance scandal
BDO warned RICS was at risk of “unidentified fraud, misappropriation of funds and misreporting of financial performance”.
Comings and Goings
John D Wood & Co. announce senior appointments; Ringley appoints new COO; ERE Property unveil growth plans
Social media discussion: Do UK estate agents deserve their reputation?
On Sunday at 7pm Russell Quirk will be joined by Graham Lock of FIA and others in discussing why it is that UK estate agents get a hard time.