Chestertons Global to work closely with Chestertons UK under new ownership
Chestertons UK has been sold to Emeria, while Mercantile will retain ownership of Chestertons Global
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Hybrid agency iad UK hits 30 estate agents signed up to its platform
iad UK says the self-employed model is the future of agency in this country
What impact will the Renters (Reform) Bill’s second reading have on the rental sector?
Agents and landlords who have not yet prepared for the changes told they must follow progress closely and act quickly so they are not on the wrong side of the new regulations when they arrive
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Marchand Petit adds to senior leadership team; Stephanie Vaughan-Jones to head Moneypenny’s property team
Rightmove to host webinars with Google and the Bank of England
Agents can submit their questions in advance for the speakers who will answer them live on air
Ban ‘unfair’ letting agents tenancy renewal fees, says PropTech platform
Company launches Stop Renewal Fees petition as part of campaign ban agents from charging additional commission
Mortgage guarantee scheme set to be extended for another year
The mortgage guarantee scheme, first introduced in March 2021 by the then chancellor Rishi Sunak, was designed to encourage lenders to offer mortgages to borrowers with a smaller deposit
Parliament urged to back Renters Reform Bill amid concerns landlord MPs could rebel
Some MPs who own rental properties say they will be among landlords leaving the market due to what they call an “unconservative” policy on Section 21
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: New lettings director joins Savills from Knight Frank; Legal & General Affordable Homes refreshes board; Jackson-Stops hires three new directors