Agency owner handed three-year letting ban
The owner of a high street estate agency has been given a three-year Banning Order after allowing people to live in overcrowded and dangerous flats
NEWS ARCHIVES
Competition intensifies as lenders cut mortgage rates again
The reductions come as the City wholesale market swap rates continue to drift downwards in anticipation of more interest rates cuts by the Bank of England
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Savills announces two appointments; The Private Office: Real Estate announces key hire; Alasdhair Lochrane joins Heaton & Partners
Catfest aims for £250,000 target
Previous Catfest events have raised over £230,000 for Action Against Cancer and the aim is to smash through the £250,000 mark this time
Historic UK estate agency brand announces first international expansion
This historic move marks a significant milestone in the agency’s long history
New communication tool for UK estate agents
New tool aims to help estate agents better manage client relationships and operational efficiency
Sharp rise in company insolvencies
The real estate and property sector, which includes estate agencies, are among businesses to experience significant financial distress
Property giants push ahead with merger despite competition concerns
The Competition and Markets Authority has been investigating the deal
Agents warned: substantial fines if companies found to be non-compliant
Penalties for non-compliance can be significant