Winkworth predicts strong H2 thanks to backlog of ‘unfulfilled’ sales transactions
Winkworth said it believed there was a backlog of unfulfilled sales transactions which will be carried out in the second half the year.
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Belvoir branch among six agencies expelled by Ombudsman
Six rogue sales and lettings agencies excluded from The Property Ombudsman (TPO) for failing to pay a compensatory award.
Independent estate agency completes acquisition of rival firm
The estate agency has three well-established offices.
Proposed periodic tenancies ‘are very likely to cause an exodus of landlords’
The government’s plans to introduce periodic tenancies are not fit for purpose, says director of lettings at Lewis Haughton Wills.
Chestertons lures away another long-serving former Foxtons director
Chestertons’ latest appointment started his career of 18 years at Foxtons as a negotiator before rising up through the ranks.
Almost a third of property sales collapse because lenders ‘getting tougher’ – claim
There has been a notable rise in the number of property sales falling through due to tougher mortgage lending conditions, it is claimed.
Online estate agency agrees partnership to help buyers raise a deposit
The partnership will offer buyers alternative ways to finance their first home.
Industry ramps up awareness of new ‘material information’ guidance for agents
The National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team has published industry guidance on phase one of process to improve upfront disclosure of material information on property listings.
LSL’s mortgage broker Pivotal Growth completes another acquisition
LSL announces that Pivotal Growth, its joint venture established with Pollen Street Capital, has made its fourth acquisition.
Foreign owners hold £90.7bn worth of property in the UK
On a regional basis, London is home to the highest value of foreign owned homes, with the 85,451 properties belonging to overseas homeowners equating to a total value of £45.3bn.