News Archive

Snippets of industry news: Ralph Sayer confirm senior hires; Christie’s International Real Estate names new president; Hartnell Taylor Cook announces senior promotions

Councils, advice agencies, MPs’ offices and solicitors often give tenants incorrect or overly generic guidance, typically defaulting to local councils even when better routes exist

Rebrand is part of the estate agency’s ambitious plans for growth

The case collapsed before reaching a Tribunal ruling

Estate agency bridging the gap between traditional assets and the world of digital currencies

Capital gains tax on the sale of rental properties is now the single biggest concern for private landlords, study finds

The legal dispute centres on a £17.85m loan the ex-estate agent took out against properties in London

The new mortgage product is available on 10- and 15-year fixed terms

There has been a dip in new buyer demand following April’s stamp duty increase

Mal McCallion (ModelProp) says he is going to 60 locations in 60 days to show agents how to resist Rightmove’s perma-hikes on fees, using AI

The NRLA is calling on the government to set out a credible plan for court reform as a matter of urgency

Anyone wishing to avoid a prolonged wait before selling this year should bear in mind just how much of a buyers’ market it has become

The founder of Rayner Personnel says he has identified an opportunity to help those that currently organise their own recruiting

Fewer new homes finding a buyer before they are built has hit housebuilders hard

Another new property price record this month, but it appears to be driven more by seasonal factors given that new purchaser demand has slowed

Jon Hunt sold Foxtons for £375m in 2007

A petition calling for a cap on how much landlords can increase rent has exceeded 42,000 signatures in just one week

Launched 15 years ago by Tim Hassell, previously of Foxtons, Draker will now be supported by sister brands Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward and Chase Evans

UK property sales 8% higher year to date than 2024, yet overvaluing still a big issue with estate agents

Letting and management income is important, core revenue for estate agents