Scottish property sales produce record revenues for the government
LBTT figures for the whole of 2021 reveal that £410.1m was received from homeowners in Scotland last year which was a 77.1% increase compared to 2020’s £231.5m.
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Property industry reaction to Rightmove House Price Index
Property professionals offer their views on the latest house price index. Will property prices continue to rise in 2022?
Sussex based firm acquires long-established estate agents
The estate agency plans to focus primarily on online marketing to adapt to changes in buyer behaviour and new marketing methods.
OTM’s Jason Tebb pledges to “continue listening to and delivering” for agents
Jason Tebb has pledged to provide agents with ‘best in class’ products and services as OnTheMarket announces yet another new partnership.
Asking prices for UK homes hit six-year high – Rightmove
The number of buyers enquiring about homes is up 15% year-on-year, while the supply of available homes for sale per estate agency branch has dropped to just 12.
‘Scramble for stock’ as supply squeeze looks set to tighten
“Everything points towards a scramble for stock this spring,” said Tom Bill, head of UK residential research at Knight Frank.
Sharp rise in buy-to-let companies set up in 2021
Last year saw a record number of companies set up to hold buy-to-let property.
London’s super prime sales market records strongest year since 2013
London’s super-prime residential market has recorded its strongest year since 2013, new data shows.
John D Wood & Co. to launch new campaigns to mark 150th anniversary
John D Wood & Co., which has 28 offices across London and the South of England, is celebrating 150 years of trading as prime estate agents.
Interest rate increase fails to dent buyer and seller confidence
Transaction numbers recovered towards the end of last year, following a slump in October as buyers brought forward decisions to buy in order to take advantage of the stamp duty holiday.