Keller Williams UK eyes ‘significant’ growth
Keller Williams plans to expand its UK network and open up new opportunities for estate agents as both individuals and existing established businesses, but outspoken commentator is not impressed
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Falls in UK mortgage costs predicted amid return of ultra-low interest rates
The cost of fixed-rate mortgage deals is likely to come down
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Well-known estate agent launches her own estate agency business; Marsh & Parsons appoints client management director; Lauren Baylis joins Hannells
Airbnb acquires UK PropTech platform
The acquisition will bring more clarity to the UK short-term and holiday rental market, says Airbnb’s director of engineering
Well-established estate agency opens first London office
The estate agency, which has existed for five decades, has grown to 14 networked offices covering eight counties – and now central London
Propertymark welcomes government review of outdated council tax banding system
Propertymark has submitted a response to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities’ consultation reviewing council tax banding in the sector
LSL sells mortgage broker firm to PE-backed venture
LSL has sold Embrace and First2Protect to Pivotal Growth Limited
Property sales agreed return to pre-pandemic levels – Rightmove
The recovery is being driven by sales of flats which are now 10% higher than March 2019, latest data reveals
Savills makes progress in pay gap reduction
Savills says it is passionate about closing the gender pay gap and the results are showing they are moving in the right direction
Sharp rise in number of properties advertised for sale
The greatest increase in the number of properties for sale was among detached and semi-detached homes, fresh data shows