Prime housing market activity bolstered by flurry of top-end sales
A continued desire for first-class property has meant that market activity remains stronger than before the pandemic
NEWS ARCHIVES
Plans approved as part of major £2.5bn scheme
Close to 1,000 new homes will be delivered as part of the project
Estate agents resolve dispute with major property portal over fees
Property portal tells agents that they will be consulted on any changes going forward
Property118 tax avoidance scheme subject to HMRC stop notice
HMRC issues a “stop notice”, which makes it a criminal offence for Property118 to continue to promote their tax avoidance scheme; Founder of Property118 seeks donations to ‘fight back’
Investors shun buy-to-let as purchases fall to all-time low
The supply-demand imbalance continues to push up rents
Ex-estate agency boss set to announce Tory leadership bid
Estate agent turned MP, Kevin Hollinrake, is preparing to launch a shot at the top job as hopefuls line up to succeed Rishi Sunak
Independent estate agency acquires rival firm
The purchase aligns with the estate agency’s vision to expand its footprint and enhance its property management and sales services
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Lurot Brand appoints Peggy Lurot as managing director; LSL hires new COO; Significant appointment for Savills
Regional estate agency unveils plans for new branch
The new office will link up with the estate agency’s existing network of nine other offices
Celebrity host named for EA Masters 2024
Well-known TV personality lined up for major industry event