Help to Buy generates significant return on investment for taxpayers – HBF
The loan scheme that supported 325,000 first-time buyer households onto the housing ladder on course to deliver £2bn return for taxpayers
News Archive
CPP and Kennedy Wilson launch new £1bn UK single-family rental venture
Private capital can play an important role in addressing the current undersupply of rental housing in the UK, says investor
Agency qualification endorsed by the Scottish government
The Scottish government concluded that the qualification sufficiently addresses the scope of work required by current regulations and meets the attainment standards needed
Agents set to make savings with EA Masters delegate rewards
Each attendee will have the chance to take advantage of bespoke offers from participating exhibitors, including discounts, free trials, and added-value packages
What is currently happening in the UK property market?
Estate agents will exchange on 17% more properties in 2024 compared to 2023, yet overvaluing is still a huge issue
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Persimmon recruits ex-Countryside CEO as managing director; Spicerhaart appoints new estate agency director; Chestertons expands prime sales team
Estate agents urged to check AML status and procedures to avoid penalties
HMRC has been known to issue substantial fines to non-compliant businesses, so it is crucial that agents check that their policies and supervision status are up-to-date and correct
The new government’s housebuilding target won’t solve the housing crisis – here’s what will
There are alternative ways of boosting supply
Welsh government praised for fair rents and adequate housing white paper
The Welsh government has been commended for listening to concerns raised by agents and landlords
Alto announces integration with HomeLet tenant referencing
This integration is the latest move by Alto and HomeLet to drive efficiencies for agents
QR codes to help estate agents boost sales performance
QR codes are used by a number of agents to help drive traffic to their website
First-time buyers unsurprisingly call for greater government support in the Budget
Ahead of the first Budget of the new government, first-time buyers are anxious about whether their needs will be addressed
Reapit enhances tools available to estate agencies
Reapit says the latest advancements have been developed in partnership with its customers and focused on addressing market trends
Duo of acquisitions for expanding estate agency
Estate agency group has increased its portfolio with the purchase of two well-established agencies
Warm tribute paid to Sarah Edmundson
Sarah Edmundson held several roles across the sector at Fine & Country, the Guild of Property Professionals, Boomin and more recently as CEO of estate agency charity Agents Together
High profile estate agency secures another acquisition
Established in 1992, the company has a track record in property sales and auctions
Foxtons – another solid quarter as estate agency sees sales revenue rise 36% over summer
Q3 trading update: Third consecutive quarter of revenue growth in 2024, and the highest Q3 Sales revenue since 2015
Hundreds of jobs under threat as property giant plans to shut nine offices
As part of a significant cost-saving drive, nine divisional offices across the country will be closed, subject to staff consultation
The Renters’ Rights Bill means agents need to focus on upskilling their teams
What opportunities does the upcoming changes offer agents?
Estate agency sector offers room for growth
The total size of the UK estate agency sector based on revenues is forecast to increase in 2025