NEWS ARCHIVES

The pace at which rental properties are changing hands cooled slightly in January as the market hit a more reasonable pace following a flurry of activity throughout December.

Michael Gove to unveil the government’s flagship Levelling Up White Paper, setting out a plan to transform the UK, including the housing market.

The fast-growing Lomond Group, which recently entered talks to buy Chestertons, has consolidated its presence in a key target area with its first acquisition of 2022.

Estate agents were forced to remove photos from a listing after house hunters spotted a rather rude sign in the living room of the property.

Gráinne Gilmore, head of research at Zoopla, offers key market insights for 2022.

The White Paper has re-announced plans to end Section 21 repossessions, consult on a national register of landlords and develop plans to better tackle rogue landlords.

Snippets of industry news: Spicerhaart makes senior appointed; Nicholas Baum to focus on properties in St John’s Wood; Cumbrian estate agency moves premises

David Hough, a partner at Blick Rothenberg, a tax and advisory firm, argues that small businesses, such as estate agents, face significant pressure on basic salaries.

These record results for 2021 come in the context of a 77% increase in turnover at SmartSearch over the past three years, says company’s MD.

Landlord Action, the eviction and housing law specialist, has updated its logo and launched a brand-new website, which is now live.