Renters seek ‘bills included’ properties as cost-of-living crisis bites
New analysis reveals the effect the rising cost of living and record rents are having on people searching for a new place to rent.
NEWS ARCHIVES
Zoopla agrees three-year partnership with Crisis to support renters
Zoopla employees will be aiming to raise £50,000 directly for Crisis this year
Purplebricks looks to avoid past mistakes by appointing director of risk and compliance from LSL
Purplebricks appoints Helen Martin, who joins today from LSL, following a turbulent period for the online estate agency, caused in part by regulatory failings.
Gazundering is back as purchasers reduce offers by thousands
Solicitors have seen a surge in buyers ‘price chipping’ and estimate it is currently happening in around 50% of property sales.
Are you prepared for proposed changes under the Renters’ Reform Bill?
The government has pledged to make the “biggest change to renters law in a generation” with the Renters’ Reform Bill.
New landlord licensing scheme given go-ahead
Licensing will require landlords to show they are meeting safety and management standards.
Hybrid agency eXp UK hits 300 estate agents signed up to its platform
eXp UK, a hybrid style estate agency launched in November 2019, says it has signed up 300 agents and expects to grow further.
Comings & Goings
Snippets of property industry news: Knight Frank adds new homes service; Russell Simpson appoints Ed Woolgar as head of lettings; Burrington Estates names new group managing director
Property industry reacts to surge in UK home sales
Residential property sales increase sharply in July, thanks to the usual bumper summer season.
New digital contract packs for sellers aims to speed up pre-completion process
New digital contract packs are designed to reduce the risk of delays associated with errors.