Government reveals plan to ease homebuying process as part of Industrial Strategy
The Industrial Strategy is a 10-year plan to increase business investment and grow the industries of the future in the UK
NEWS ARCHIVES
Estate agency opens new branch in ‘underserved’ area
Strategic move fuelled by the view that the area is underserved in terms of estate agencies
The truth about being the best agent in the world
What makes someone the best estate agent in the world?
Are you familiar with the new Renters’ Rights Bill?
The pace and scale of legislative change can be daunting for even the most experienced agents, says compliance officer at The Guild who will co-host a webinar for agent members today
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: John D Wood & Co. appoints new country house lettings manager; New head of development at Savills; Dandara hires experienced CFO
Government’s bold reform of the planning system is precisely what the industry needs
Whatever the reason for this renewed vigour, the planning reform we have seen is exactly what the industry has been requesting, for more than a decade
Landlord fined again for safety breaches on same property
Local authority says prosecutions send a clear message that it will not tolerate landlords who compromise the safety and well-being of their tenants
Barratt Redrow rolls out nationwide pallet reuse scheme
Every year, the housebuilder accepts delivery of hundreds of thousands of pallets carrying core building materials
OPINION: So, I was right…
Emoov founder Russell Quirk predicted in 2013 that a third of all UK homes sold would ultimately be via online agents
Stamp duty take up 25% to £5.5bn this year
Homebuyers are handing over eye-watering sums in stamp duty