Well-established estate agency moves to independent ownership
After 15 years of successful occupation, the directors of the estate agency have secured independent ownership of the business.
NEWS ARCHIVES
Labour accused of ‘demonising all landlords’ with plan to make evictions harder
Labour has laid out plans for sweeping housing reforms that would reduce landlord powers to evict tenants or stop them keeping pets.
Housebuilder share prices fall sharply following market reaction to tax cuts
Largest housebuilders see share prices fall amid prospect of higher than initially expected interest rate hikes.
Kwasi Kwarteng tries to calm the markets by pledging to outline in November how he plans to cut debt
Read in full: The Treasury’s update on growth plan implementation.
Shortlists revealed for Propertymark Qualifications Awards 2022
The awards will take place at the British Museum in London on 11 October.
More stamp duty changes on the horizon as Labour on course for significant majority
Rachel Reeves, Labour’s shadow chancellor, is unhappy with the latest stamp duty rates, with new polling suggesting Labour is on course to win a majority of 56 at the next general election.
Tributes paid following death of well-known estate agent
Estate agency founder has died at the age of 76.
Industry gives mixed response to new stamp duty rates
Industry figures warn that the government’s stamp duty cut risks reducing the number of affordable homes available.
Comings & Goings
Snippets of property industry news: Knight Frank appoints new head of lettings; KFH hires ex-Foxtons agent as land and new homes director; Loop Software boosts leadership team
Top tips on how estate agents can use Facebook for advertising
Almost three-quarters of estate agents are missing out on fulfilling their advertising potential, including a cheap option of local advertising, new research shows.