UK government told to put ‘rhetoric into action’ over Ukrainian refugees
Just 50 or so visas have been issued so far for Ukrainian refugees by the Home Office.
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Leaders Romans Group buys four-branch agency Northfields
This acquisition is the first of 2022 for the group and the first since the recent acquisition of LRG by Platinum Equity.
Well-known agency announces completion of acquisition
Well-established estate agency announces their latest acquisition.
House price growth slows as supply rises and inflation bites
House price growth is starting to slow, Zoopla has said, as households face a squeeze on their finances and the supply of properties coming onto the market increases.
Sanctions and new rules mean effective screening is vital for agents
Estate and letting agents are being urged to urgently review their due diligence and sanctions screening procedures to ensure they do not breach the extensive measures.
OTM to provide agents with free, ongoing comprehensive tenant referencing
OnTheMarket will continue to provide its agent customers with free comprehensive tenant referencing, after extending their commercial partnership with Canopy.
EPCs are good for consumers, despite what Russell Quirk thinks
The Property Energy Professionals Association (PEPA) was disappointed to read Russell Quirk’s recent opinion piece about Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs).
Comings & Goings
Snippets of property industry news: New head of lettings at Knight Frank; LRG strengthens leadership team; Homesearch appoints CMO
More rental homes urgently needed as tenant demand remains high
In certain parts of the country, the PRS is reportedly coming dangerously close to running out of homes completely, and as a result significantly more properties are needed.
Property investor and landlord platform launches integrated auction tool
The new auction tool allows users to browse available lots, analyse properties and arrange bridging finance, all from within the same portal.