Finance
Will lower base rates see more landlords investing in the buy-to-let sector?
Letting and management income is important, core revenue for estate agents
News
Agency
Jump in number of Americans enquiring about UK homes for sale
Most popular buyer destinations from the US revealed - and London no longer holds top spot
Acquisitions
Ambitious duo secure second purchase in a year, supported by LSL
Estate agency owners Sean Nolan and Sam Throw are growing their business as part of the LSL Estate Agency Franchising network
Agency
Estate agency expands with opening of new branch
The estate agency's new office marks the company's fourth anniversary
Lettings
Growing concern surrounding lack of available homes for older renters
Almost 867,000 households headed by people aged 55 or over are living in the private rented sector
Tech
Knight Frank signs three-year deal with Zoopla
Knight Frank sees Zoopla as a key part of a wider marketing mix
Agency
Zoopla responds to ASA’s investigation into OTM’s misleading claims regarding its market position
The regulator has issued a warning to OnTheMarket after it allegedly mislead consumers and agents with claim that it had overtaken Zoopla’s website traffic
Agency
UK Sotheby’s International Realty opens fifth office in London
The new branch will primarily serve Kensington, Notting Hill, Holland Park and Bayswater
Agency
Rightmove launches brand new TV advert as part of wider campaign
The multi-channel campaign will appear in prime-time TV slots, and across digital, social, and outdoor advertising - watch now
Agency
Agents urged to take part in industry-wide survey
The study seeks to better understand current issues within the sector
Law
Wear and tear rules are outdated as more people work from home – claim
The post-pandemic shift to remote working has changed how rental properties are used
Finance
UK BTR sector to hit £6bn investment in 2025
The number of operational BTR units has more than doubled in the past four years, while the pipeline remains robust
Compliance
New UK public sector valuer rotation report issued by RICS
The RICS Valuation Review in 2020 recommended that ‘RICS should develop a time specific, mandatory procurement and rotation process for valuers’
Agency
Fine & Country to feature in Channel 4 Series
Britain’s Most Expensive Houses is set to return to TV screens next week
Compliance
The regulation of estate agents moves one step closer
Propertymark calls for a firm timetable from the UK government to implement mandatory qualifications for estate agents
Law
Proposed plans for landlords to compensate evicted tenants rejected
The recommendation would have required landlords to provide two months' rent as compensation to tenants upon serving a so-called 'no-fault’ possession notice
Agency
New rules for agents come into force
Some agents will inevitably see the new rules as a burden, while others view it as an opportunity to streamline their operations and enhance compliance processes
Compliance
The DMCC – don’t fall short on material pricing information
What costs should estate agents now include?
People
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Harding Green new appointment; United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty appoints new sales director; Gleeson Homes makes strategic hire