Significant increase in requests for rental guarantors
The number of landlords asking prospective tenants to provide guarantors ahead of renting a property has increased sharply, new research shows.
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Countrywide signs major deal with customer review platform
Countrywide has announced a new deal that will see 49 of its brands use the ESTAS customer review platform, as part of its wider aim of increasing Google reviews.
Network group tries to lure agents with pledge to help them ‘make money’
The network group has reduced its subscription cost in a bid to appeal to more estate agents.
Trustpilot issues legal proceedings to help crack down on fake reviews
Review platform’s action is part of latest strategy to clampdown on fake reviews and misinformation online.
LSL’s mortgage broker Pivotal Growth completes second acquisition
LSL has announced that Pivotal Growth has completed the acquisition of Grange, a specialist new build mortgage and insurance brokerage based in Northampton.
Strike is UK’s fastest growing estate agency, new data shows
The hybrid agency, which aims to undercut traditional high street agents by offering vendors a free property sales service, is the fastest growing in the UK YoY by market share.
Estate agents among this year’s Strictly contestants – line up announced
This year’s contestants include some well-known faces – all ready to don the sequins and compete for your votes.
New landlord licensing schemes are now live
All residents in properties that now require a licence will receive a letter explaining that licensing is now in operation and that their landlord will be required to apply.
Foxtons share price soars after disposal of D&G’s sales business is approved
Foxtons say that the disposal of the Douglas & Gordon sales business is expected to complete today.
Comings & Goings
Snippets of property industry news: Former apprentice to lead haart’s new Bristol Property Centre; Taylor Wimpey appoint first female CEO; New co-CEO at flatfair