Help to Buy generates significant return on investment for taxpayers – HBF
The loan scheme that supported 325,000 first-time buyer households onto the housing ladder on course to deliver £2bn return for taxpayers
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CPP and Kennedy Wilson launch new £1bn UK single-family rental venture
Private capital can play an important role in addressing the current undersupply of rental housing in the UK, says investor
Agency qualification endorsed by the Scottish government
The Scottish government concluded that the qualification sufficiently addresses the scope of work required by current regulations and meets the attainment standards needed
Agents set to make savings with EA Masters delegate rewards
Each attendee will have the chance to take advantage of bespoke offers from participating exhibitors, including discounts, free trials, and added-value packages
What is currently happening in the UK property market?
Estate agents will exchange on 17% more properties in 2024 compared to 2023, yet overvaluing is still a huge issue
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Persimmon recruits ex-Countryside CEO as managing director; Spicerhaart appoints new estate agency director; Chestertons expands prime sales team
Estate agents urged to check AML status and procedures to avoid penalties
HMRC has been known to issue substantial fines to non-compliant businesses, so it is crucial that agents check that their policies and supervision status are up-to-date and correct
The new government’s housebuilding target won’t solve the housing crisis – here’s what will
There are alternative ways of boosting supply
Welsh government praised for fair rents and adequate housing white paper
The Welsh government has been commended for listening to concerns raised by agents and landlords
Alto announces integration with HomeLet tenant referencing
This integration is the latest move by Alto and HomeLet to drive efficiencies for agents