Government decision to freeze housing benefit rates ‘is simply absurd’
Some 56% of private tenants relying on Universal Credit to pay their rent have a shortfall between the amount they receive and what they pay for their housing, research shows.
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Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Cluttons makes promotions; Chestertons sales director to depart; Foxtons appoints CFO; Richard Elliott joins Harding Green; UKAA announcement
Property buyers reveal their biggest regrets
More than 7,000 buyers who bought a new home in the last three years recently revealed their regrets, as part of a new study.
Demand and rents rise as tenants return to city life
London’s rental demand increases, as students and employees return to the capital.
Elevated buyer demand drives faster-moving market
Buyer demand has remained unseasonably strong throughout the first three months of the year.
Purplebricks denies redundancy rumours as it moves to fully-employed model
Following the recent move to a fully-employed model in its sales business last summer, Purplebricks is now replicating the changes within its lettings field team.
Why leadership is crucial to business success
“Leaders lead by example, whether they intend to or not” is one of my favourite quotes… keep that mantra in your head at all times!
John D Wood & Co. report record trading results
John D Wood & Co. has reported record trading results for its sales and lettings businesses.
Comings & Goings
Snippets of property industry news: Kelly Maw returns to Dacres; Savills hires Chanelle Gray as head of D&I; Estates appoints two new directors
Agents concerned about proposed reforms to the possessions process
Agents question the motive and timing in the absence of a full analysis of the effectiveness of the protocols and a commitment to reintroduce financial support for tenants.