News Archive

Snippets of industry news: Chartwell Noble expands with two new partners; Ex-Knight Frank agent of 20 years joins Moveli

Many agents are concerned that the Renters’ Right Bill in its existing form will dissuade landlords from reinvesting or deterring new entrants into the market

Access to homeownership is a major challenge for workers across Britain

An estimated 2.9 million properties need to be improved under the government’s proposal for rental homes to reach a minimum EPC rating of C by 2030

The new collaboration will deliver direct access to Homesearch’s property information within the MRI Sales Lettings solution

Legal expert warns transactions could suddenly be delayed on the day of completion, with a possible four day wait before release of funds; bad news for home movers and estate agents 

The seven-branch estate agency is looking to strengthen its market presence after completing purchase of competitor

The online estate agency has seen a wave of landlords exiting the market ahead of the Budget on 30 October

OnTheMarket has set its sights on becoming the number one portal in the Britain, supported in part by a multi-million pound marketing media campaign

Competition between mortgage lenders intensifies after Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey said BoE could become “a bit more activist” in its approach to cutting interest rates

Financial markets are now pricing in an interest rate cut for the UK at the next Bank of England meeting following remarks by its governor

Vast majority of letting agents believes that the new Renters’ Right Bill will ultimately lead to fewer rental properties being available as landlords exit the the PRS

A new report published by the Renters’ Reform Coalition argues that the Renters’ Right Bill must go further to protect tenants

The market continues to be challenging but there are clearly signs that there is growing confidence as more buyers return to invest in residential property

The latest figures from Zoopla today are really positive and paint an encouraging picture for the UK housing market

Former estate agency owner and Savills director teams up with partner to set-up new firm

Snippets of industry news: BPF head of policy to retire after 22 years; Shelter CEO Polly Neate to step down; The Property Ombudsman appoints new COO

Housing market boosted by falling mortgage rates

more exclusive central locations like Knightsbridge and Chelsea are taking longer to find buyers

Landlords continue to face an upward battle with potential changes to capital gains tax and more stringent EPC criteria incoming from the new government