What impact will the general election have on house prices?
Knight Frank revises its near-term forecast for house prices in the capital
News Archive
Are you familiar with the leasehold reforms?
Homeowners will receive more rights, power and protections over their homes under the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act which has become law
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: UK Sotheby’s International Realty expands team; Industry veteran switches from Hamptons to Moveli; TPI appoints Baroness Hayter; Confirmation of CFO start date
‘The next government must treat renters’ rights as a priority’
The time and expense taken to date is eye watering, not to mention investment and effort from within our sector to positively engage and shape the policy
‘Race for space’ helps fuel rural house price growth
Increased demand for properties in rural areas over recent years has placed upward pressure on house prices
What property sectors are investors and lenders currently most interested in?
Lender and investor sentiment is improving
Zoopla set for major marketing push
The property portal estimates that the dedicated campaign will ensure that 12m consumers across the UK will see Zoopla content and advertising this summer
Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill could become law today
Legislation is currently being rushed through as Friday is the last day MPs will sit in parliament before the election
Bedbound estate agent awarded more than £31k for unfair dismissal
The estate agency forged evidence of disciplinary hearings and told former employee ‘there will be war’ if she took legal action
Renters reforms to be shelved due to election
While some bills will be dealt with swiftly in the ‘wash-up’ period in parliament, others, including the Renters Reform Bill, look set to fall by the wayside
Busiest cities for estate agent activity revealed
The average estate agent across Britain is listing 15 properties for sale, new figures suggest
Housing set to be key battleground for 2024 general election
Housing will be one of the key issues that helps decide the general election
Take the party politics out of housing, says property commentator
The de-politicisation of housing policies would go a long way to delivering a property sector that works for all, according to well-respected analyst Kate Faulkner
Relocation Agent Network joins forces with Goodlord
Goodlord’s platform aims to transform how RAN members manage their properties
House hunters remain undeterred despite higher mortgage rates
Buyers remain driven to finalise their property purchases
Almost 190,000 social homes set to be lost by 2040
The Right to Buy scheme is set to reduce the dwindling social housing stock, new study shows
What will the general election mean for the property market?
Rishi Sunak’s announcement that the country will go to the polls on 4th July has prompted speculation as to the impact on the sector
Industry reacts to latest ONS property price and rent data
Insight offered following the release of the latest UK House Price Index and Price Index of Private Rents figures
Expanding agency chain signals plans for further acquisitions
Estate agency owners interested in exploring opportunities urged to get in contact to discuss ‘process and benefits’
Landlords call for measures to enforce tenant financial responsibility
Responses to an LRG survey on attitudes to the Renters (Reform) Bill reveal landlords are most concerned about monetary pressures