Why do estate agents think they can go self-employed and be a success?
Agents offer their views on the ‘new’ model of estate agency that has got the industry buzzing
NEWS ARCHIVES
Ex-OnTheMarket CEO Ian Springett bags £1.4m after selling shares in firm
Onthemarket shares soared 53% in a single day last week after the UK property portal was purchased by American commercial property giant Costar in a £100m deal
Huge US realty commissions under threat from class action against NAR
“Realtors may own the U.S. Congress, but perhaps independent courts won’t be so intimidated.”
Michael Gove tells landlords that a healthy PRS is ‘critical’ to housing market
The housing secretary reiterated the importance of ensuring courts process legitimate possession cases more swiftly before section 21 ends
OnTheMarket agrees deal to help agents promote listings on social media
Jason Tebb, CEO of OnTheMarket, says estate agents should not underestimate the importance of social media as home movers increasingly rely on conducting their property searches online
Property lawyer says delay to Section 21 eviction ban ‘practical and sensible’
The Court system is already buckling under the weight of possession claims and would be unable to withstand the pressure of further contested claims, says legal expert
Government announces support for homes in flood-hit areas
Thousands of pounds of government funding to help communities recover from the impact of Storm Babet
Fast-growing property management firm acquires lettings business
The group has added 100-plus units to its portfolio as a result of the deal
Landlords warned over ‘bankruptcy’ threat from Renters (Reform) Bill
The focus on ending ‘no fault’ evictions has overshadowed the threat of “devastating” fines, says Landlord Licensing & Defence
London landlords turning to the north for investment – report
Buy-to-let landlords based in the capital are increasingly seeking more lucrative investment opportunities further afield