Lettings
Who needs a letting agent? New ‘free’ platform to streamline the rental process
New self-management platform for landlords has been designed to offer everything a letting agency can at a fraction of the cost
News
Agency
Olympic legend Sir Chris Hoy joins eXp UK
The 11-time world champion and six time Olympic gold medallist to team up with the platform for personal estate agents and estate agency businesses
Compliance
Solicitor conducting letting agency work fined over CMP failing
Solicitors who find themselves carrying out letting agency and property management work must comply with Client Money Protection (CMP) legislation
Agency
Well-established estate agency expands territory with new office
Those heading up the new branch previously worked together at Redbrik Estate Agents
Acquisitions
Independent estate agency completes second acquisition in four months
Estate agency says it is still open to further acquisition opportunities
Other News
Coastal homes take longer to sell as buyers return to urban areas
Five years on from the pandemic, many short-term trends brought about by the unique circumstances of lockdown have reversed
Agency
Agents offered a solution to Rentman software issues
Rentman developer Nigel Gomm appeals to agents after split from UK distributor, as competitors move in to take advantage of the disruption
Agency
Ten-branch estate agency launches property auction service
In an ever-changing marketplace estate agency says it is always looking for ways to diversify its services
Acquisitions
Foxtons share buyback programme announcement
Foxtons will continue to pursue lettings portfolio acquisition opportunities within its capital allocation framework
Lettings
SFH will play an important role in meeting rental home requirements, says Savills
New research shows the critical role of the SFH sector in addressing the UK’s rental home shortfall
Finance
Trump’s tariffs set to drive down UK mortgage rates
The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates faster than before
Agency
The Property Franchise Group posts another set of record financial results
Group revenue increased 146% to £67.3m
Acquisitions
Former office manager acquires estate agency business
Agent spent 14 years working at estate agency
Agency
Estate agency introduces AI staging tool for homebuyers
Well-known estate agency turns to AI to help promote properties
People
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: JLL UK chief executive to depart; Savills appoints new director; Alto hires head of brand & PR
Lettings
A third of landlords to offload properties, new survey suggests
The private rental sector is becoming a more challenging environment, for both landlords and renters, says mortgage advisor
Acquisitions
Independent estate agency acquires rival firm
This acquisition compliments the firm's wider plans for growth
Agency
Four in 10 estate agents disappointed by Labour government so far
The government’s pledge to build more homes has been described as 'admirable'
Compliance
RICS launches guide for retrofitting homes
According to RICS, there is an increasing public interest in retrofitting as more people seek to keep costs down with energy-efficient home installations
Agency
Why estate agents should charge upfront fees (and how it can transform your business)
Estate agency is one of the few industries where professionals invest months of work with no guarantee of being paid