Property bosses urge Rishi Sunak not to scrap HS2’s northern section
There is growing speculation that Rishi Sunak will axe plans to build HS2’s second phase from Birmingham to Manchester due to estimated cost rises
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Winkworth chief urges government to tackle UK housing crisis
Greater housing supply and new buyer incentives are needed to stimulate activity in the residential property market, says estate agent
RICS launches new manifesto ahead of party conferences
A senior RICS delegation will present the manifesto and its key messages at the upcoming Conservative Party and Labour Party conferences
Home sellers forced to cut prices to secure deals
Property price reductions increased in September to the highest level for more than four years
Estate agents more likely to sell off-market instructions than switched listings – claim
Agents who invest in off-market targeting will be maximising their chances of securing instructions, study suggests
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: New estate agency MD appointed by Spicerhaart; Knight Frank expands super prime lettings team; Bruton Knowles adds to management
The bank of Mum and Dad – you must check source of funds
Given the sums involved, estate agents and property lawyers must not assume that the bank of Mum and Dad is low risk
Estate agency moves into new office after fire destroyed former premises
The estate agency’s previous office was severely damaged by a fire just days after they opened
Voting now open for Best EA Supplier Awards
There are currently almost 700 suppliers to the estate agency industry competing to win a Best EA Supplier Award
NRLA to quiz MPs at Conservative Party Conference
Attendance at this year’s conference is seen as crucial to NRLA’s campaigning as the prospect of a general election approaches