Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Knight Frank announces new head of sales; Sotheby’s International Realty strengthens private client service; Savills Ski opens in Gstaad
NEWS ARCHIVES
Zoopla enhances search functionality with unique local area details
The property portal says it is using connections with third-party data providers and local council authorities to provide exclusive insight
The letting industry is facing a growing threat from fraud, new report says
Technology could potentially help with safeguarding in the rental market?
Rising buyer confidence offers opportunities for estate agents as sales pipeline strengthens
The increase in homes available for sale has improved choice, and with buyer confidence recovering and more transactions being agreed
How to spot Japanese knotweed before it is too late
Approximately 5% of UK properties are affected by Japanese knotweed, research shows
Safeagent overhauls its Client Money Protection scheme pricing for agents
The changes will result in the many of the accredited firms seeing a change to the amount they pay on the cost of their inclusion under safeagents’ CMP scheme
Estate agents cutting asking prices ‘to entice buyers’ – claim
January can be a great time to bag a bargain in the sales, says estate agent
Estate agents and portals accused of failing consumers
HomeOwners Alliance says prospective buyers are not getting the critical information estate agents are legally required to provide about the property upfront
Landlords to be banned from demanding several months’ rent in advance
Ministers must provide clarity on how tenants unable to easily demonstrate their ability to afford and sustain their tenancies should do so, says NRLA
Estate agency – the end of the family-owned business?
What changes will Labour’s tax change have on the estate agency sector?