Propertymark sends clear message on rent controls
Propertymark has given oral evidence to an inquiry into the private rented sector
NEWS ARCHIVES
Knight Frank wins top UK customer satisfaction award
The estate agency says its approach to customer service has resulted in significant levels of repeat business and recommendations
Spring Budget missed the mark when it comes to housing – agents survey
A survey of 833 UK property professionals found that the vast majority were disappointed in this month’s lacklustre Spring Budget
Propertymark reiterates importance of fixed term tenancies
The professional body has long argued that removing fixed term tenancies as an option will provide less security for tenants and reduce flexibility in the private rented sector
The Sunday Times reveals the best places to live in the UK in 2024
The Sunday Time ‘Best Place to Live in the UK’ guide provides great marketing material for agents operating in the areas selected; high house prices are no barrier to inclusion
Michael Gove urged to act over ‘damaging and destabilising’ delay to rental reform
The NRLA and Crisis have joined other campaigners in warning that “time is running out” for the Renters (Reform) Bill to be adequately scrutinised
What happened to the UK property market last week?
What is happening when it comes to transactions and house prices achieved?
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Ex-Foxtons and John D Wood agent appointed head of lettings at Knight Frank; Former Hamptons director of 18 years joins Moveli; PropCall introduces new senior role
Fraudster who posed as letting agent to scam couple handed 10-month jail sentence
A con artist posed as an estate agent in a bid to steal money from young family
Rocket Auctions set to take off after well-known firms merge
More than 1,100 estate agency branches are registered to use the new property auctions service