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Fast-growing estate agency announces second acquisition of the year
Estate agency says it has no intention of changing strategy when it comes to its aggressive expansion plan
LSL appoints new CEO in strategic leadership transition
The appointment follows David Stewart’s decision to step down from the role
TPFG eyes ‘next phase of growth’ after posting record-breaking financial results
The Property Franchise Group issues trading update following the delivery of two major acquisitions
LSL’s estate agency franchise model delivers solid results
LSL Property Services has issued a full year trading update, with 2024 results ahead of expectations and materially above a year earlier
Property industry reacts to Zoopla House Price Index
The stamp duty changes due to commence in England and Northern Ireland from April are having the expected effect of high activity in the housing market
Rachel Reeves banks on planning reform for growth as housebuilding completions rise
Reducing planning red tape and streamlining processes is going to play a crucial role in delivering the government’s ambitious 1.5million new homes target
Jackson-Stops continues to expand network with new branches and members
The estate agency brand now has more than 40 branches and 25 members across the UK
Council told to explain how estate agency board ban will affect property market?
Propertymark says agents can cause problems by failing to remove for sale and to let boards
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Xenia Lettings appoints new head of lettings; Knight Frank welcomes back familiar face; New head of sales support at North Residential
Demand pushes UK house prices higher, new data reveals
This year has started well, better than 2024 and 2023 which bodes well for market activity in the coming months
BTL landlords are threatening an exodus by selling up amid worsening political hostility
Buy-to-let investors are walking away from the market despite the government striking what Propertymark says is a balance on rent controls
Rogue landlord ordered to pay £20k
The landlord’s failure in his legal duties put the safety of tenants at risk
HMRC issues penalty warning for late self-assessment tax returns
The deadline to file a Self Assessment is 31 January. HMRC has issued a reminder to people that if they do not meet the deadline, they may face penalties
Rachel Reeves pledges to go ‘further and faster’ in pursuit of growth
The chancellor is preparing for a landmark speech today that will outline her plans for the UK economy
Is it time for estate agents to consider adopting a four-day week?
Some 78% of employers who implemented a four-day week policy found their employees feel less stressed at work
Foxtons share price soars as FY profit, revenue ahead of expectations
The London-based estate agency said it had seen a rush in demand from purchasers ahead of stamp duty changes on 1 April
Haart removes property images after ASA informally resolves complaint
The estate agency, part of Spicerhaart Group, reached an informal agreement with the Advertising Standards Authority to remove photos from a property listing
Legal & General completes flagship Build to Rent scheme, delivering over 1,000 homes
Ambitious building plans aim to help address the shortage of affordable housing in the UK
New anniversary card feature to help estate agents transform homeowner leads into ‘meaningful relationships’
Marketing strategy allows agents to target homeowners with a personalised direct mail card on various landmark anniversaries of their home purchase