Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: JLL UK chief executive to depart; Savills appoints new director; Alto hires head of brand & PR
NEWS ARCHIVES
A third of landlords to offload properties, new survey suggests
The private rental sector is becoming a more challenging environment, for both landlords and renters, says mortgage advisor
Independent estate agency acquires rival firm
This acquisition compliments the firm’s wider plans for growth
Four in 10 estate agents disappointed by Labour government so far
The government’s pledge to build more homes has been described as ‘admirable’
RICS launches guide for retrofitting homes
According to RICS, there is an increasing public interest in retrofitting as more people seek to keep costs down with energy-efficient home installations
Why estate agents should charge upfront fees (and how it can transform your business)
Estate agency is one of the few industries where professionals invest months of work with no guarantee of being paid
Property industry reacts to fall in UK house prices
Halifax customers completed more house sales in March than in January and February combined, including the busiest single day on record
Street steps in to take advantage of Rentman software issues
Estate and letting agency CRM provider increases onboarding capacity to allow fast-tracking of support for any agency adversely affected by Rentman disruption
Well-established franchise acquires independent estate agency
Purchase marks a powerful addition to the business
Demand for UK property from international buyers hits record low
The case for buying a home, particularly in Prime Central London, has become increasingly tenuous for some international buyers