Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Well-known estate agent sets up buying service; Dan Fox promoted to head of sales at Savills; Andrew Robinson joins Lee Baron
NEWS ARCHIVES
Demand for energy-efficient homes increases by over 20%
A growing number of homeowners are looking for energy-efficient properties to help cut future costs and protect the environment
Almost half of Brits would like to see leaseholds abolished
A YouGov polls has revealed strong support for radical reform of the current system
North-South house price divide narrows
The North has enjoyed a stronger performance of late where house price appreciation is concerned
PRS value showing solid growth since 2019, study reveals
Sirius Property Finance warns capital gains tax hikes could scare those benefiting from the increase
Big jump in HMRC stamp duty take for 2021-22
Latest data reveals billions in extra receipts filling the tax authority’s coffers
Poll reveals youngest homeowners most likely to opt for tracker mortgages
Uswitch study throws light on mortgage choices among different age groups
Property firm launches menopause awareness campaign
The campaign comes as the government rejects proposals for ‘menopause leave’ pilot schemes and changes to the Equality Act to make menopause a ‘protected characteristic’
Estate agent wins £30,000 payout after bosses make ‘life difficult’ for him
The agent sued his employers for unfair dismissal
Well-established franchisee completes acquisition of independent agency
The acquisition is the fourth in recent years by the well-known franchisee