KFH opens new office
The sales and lettings operations are headed up by Soroush Prado and Laura Timmins
News Archive
Agents told to check their eligibility for dispute resolution scheme before December’s deadline
This free service is set to close to new registrations next month
Agents invited to join Agent Advisory Panel
Agents are being asked to help shape the future of property technology through the Agent Advisory Panel
Goodlord unveils new products and partnerships ahead of Renters’ Rights Bill
These new offerings are designed to prepare agents and landlords for the wide-ranging changes set to be ushered in by the Renters’ Rights Bill
Propertymark supports Brownfield Passports to boost housebuilding
The professional body backs the concept of a ‘Brownfield Passport’ if it helps speed up planning proposals
Leaders Romans Group completes fourth acquisition in two months
The purchase of this well-established agency marks another significant milestone in the company’s ongoing expansion strategy
Prince William pledges to address mould-ridden rental homes owned by royal estate
Rental properties owned by the royal family fail to meet basic EPC standards and are riddled with black mould and damp, new report reveals
Major acquisition agreed in ‘game-changing moment’ for housing sector
The expanded group, which employs around 5,000 people, owns and runs about 120,000 homes across all occupancy types
Property industry reacts to latest UK house price data
There has been a mixed response to the latest figures with the house price recovery likely to come under pressure following the increase in borrowing costs triggered by the budget
How do you feel?
Many agents seem too reliant on a ‘process’ rather than the delivery of ‘brilliant’ service
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: SLC Property appoints new chair; Alex Norris appointed new building safety minister; Allcotts names new residential partner
Andrews Property Group announces two new strategic partnerships
The new partnerships aim to improve the legal process and identity verification
Inventory Hive and Just Move In join forces
The new integration aims to improve the moving in and out experience for renters
Propertymark calls for tough consumer protection
More than 7 million homes throughout the UK are impacted by damp and mould
Lettings activity cooling as rents drop sharply
New data will be welcomed by tenants, who were being pushed to the very edges of their affordability limits over the summer
What is going to happen to house prices next year?
The latest forecast suggests there are challenges ahead
What is currently happening in the UK property market?
Residential sales 27% ahead YTD than 2023 as sale fall throughs fall
Housing minister announces amendment to proposed rent controls
The Conservatives urge the housing secretary to “see sense” and ditch the proposals
Annual house price growth slows in October
Housing market activity has remained relatively resilient in recent months, with the number of mortgage approvals approaching the levels seen pre-pandemic
Rightmove ‘exploring a number of ways we can help agents’ by testing AI-powered location tool
The test is live now and will run for a number of weeks, with Rightmove measuring how home-hunters engage with it in agents’ listings