NEWS ARCHIVES

Independent operators join the network of independent agents

High competition for new rentals, high rents and other financial issues, as well as tenants acquiring a ‘lockdown pet’ are contributing to renters typically staying for longer in a property

Slow activity in the housing market was not helped by the early Easter break

The award winners will be announced at The Agents Giving Charity Ball in July

Strong revenue growth underpinned by greater sales market share and lettings expansion from acquisitions

Sellers remain price-sensitive, with properties which are not valued accurately unlikely to attract serious interest

What will happen to house prices and transactions?

Estate agency commission remains the largest cost to account for those selling property

As part of their package, agents are equipped with established industry tech such as PayProp, Verismart and Fixflo

City economists have pushed back their forecasts for cuts to interest rates