Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Strutt & Parker hires two new associates; Telford Homes names next CEO, Carter Jonas appoints 23 new partners
NEWS ARCHIVES
House prices ‘have begun their gradual return to earth’
The housing market is showing signs of cooling, Halifax has said, as households face a squeeze on their finances.
Chancellor urged to unfreeze housing benefits ‘without delay’
Vulnerable renters are facing a perfect storm of rising costs matched by a benefits system that is failing to keep up.
Charters sponsors inaugural Southern Landlord Show
Charters is sponsoring the first Southern Landlord Show that will bring together professionals from all areas of the private rented sector market.
Expanding regional agency acquires another well-established company
This deal marks the third acquisition by the agency in the past two years as the company expands its market reach.
Zoopla launches new Pay-On-Exchange product
Zoopla has unveiled a new way to sell properties via the property portal.
Two franchise businesses purchase high street competitors
The buying spree by franchisees continues, with two new acquisitions.
High-profile agency completes takeover of competitor firm
This acquisition sees the total number of offices in the estate agency’s network to 30.
Rents rise further as BTL landlords flee the market and stock falls
Rents across much of the UK have hit a record high as demand from renters continues to heavily outweigh supply, new data shows.
Chestertons says long-term strategy remains intact despite CEO’s exit
It is business as usual as Chestertons, despite the recent resignation of the firm’s chief executive, Guy Gittins, who left last month to join rival firm Foxtons.