People
Estate agency founder to embark on European and US music tour with band
The estate agent turned musician previously founded and operated an estate agency for 15 years
News
Politics
New government reforms are one piece of a complex puzzle
Are more fines and formal constraints going to aid the same end goal of government and housing developers to build more homes?
Tech
Zoopla says its delivered 30% YoY rise in ‘quality’ home buyer leads
The property website is currently developing and launching a new affordability tool
Charity
Council tax arrears point to a “broken system”, claims debt charity
The government’s recent publication of a consultation on council tax debt collection reforms marks an opportunity for real change
Finance
New mortgage rules could boost home ownership by making it easier to buy property
First-time buyers, renters, people borrowing into retirement and those who are self-employed could benefit from possible changes to mortgage rules
Lettings
Renters’ Rights Bill to undergo further scrutiny in the Lords next week
It is looking increasingly unlikely that the bill will receive Royal Assent ahead of the summer recess
Agency
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Savills welcomes new head of residential sales; Super-prime agents join UK Sotheby’s International Realty; HBF appoints new members to its board
Politics
Have we gone too far in vilifying landlords?
Majority of landlords feel demonised by the media
Compliance
First-of-its-kind standard for property chain data goes live
For the first time, chain status can now be viewed and exchanged using an open, recognised standard
Tech
New AI Academy launched for estate agents
AI is not the main risk for estate agents - it’s your competitors using it better and faster than you, says agency trainer
Finance
Buy-to-let mortgage choice hits record high as rates drop
Landlords coming off a low rate fixed deal and needing to refinance could see increasing rents as the easiest way to boost margins
Law
Rogue landlord ordered to pay £64k for illegally converting six flats into 11 homes
Landlord accused of bring the private rented sector into disrepute
Agency
PropertyBox and Alto target estate agents after joining forces
Estate agents can enjoy two-way synchronisation between PropertyBox and Alto
Politics
Government reveals plan to ease homebuying process as part of Industrial Strategy
The Industrial Strategy is a 10-year plan to increase business investment and grow the industries of the future in the UK
Agency
Estate agency opens new branch in ‘underserved’ area
Strategic move fuelled by the view that the area is underserved in terms of estate agencies
Agency
The truth about being the best agent in the world
What makes someone the best estate agent in the world?
Law
Are you familiar with the new Renters’ Rights Bill?
The pace and scale of legislative change can be daunting for even the most experienced agents, says compliance officer at The Guild who will co-host a webinar for agent members today
People
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: John D Wood & Co. appoints new country house lettings manager; New head of development at Savills; Dandara hires experienced CFO
Politics
Government’s bold reform of the planning system is precisely what the industry needs
Whatever the reason for this renewed vigour, the planning reform we have seen is exactly what the industry has been requesting, for more than a decade
Law
Landlord fined again for safety breaches on same property
Local authority says prosecutions send a clear message that it will not tolerate landlords who compromise the safety and well-being of their tenants