Other News
Property portal has busiest day in four years
The housing market has started 2025 on a stable footing
News
Law
Journalist sues after ‘beloved’ pet dog is hit by an estate agent’s car
Whichever side loses the dispute could face a costs bill of more than £150,000
Finance
New data reveals £327m licensing windfall for top 50 councils
New data shows the true scale of licensing fees and their growing impact on the private rental sector
Acquisitions
Connells Group quietly completes first acquisition since leadership changes
Connells Group has quietly acquired a well-established estate agency in recent days, without announcing the purchase to the public
Agency
Historic estate agency returns after six-year absence
The estate agency will open a new office in the coming weeks
Law
Vicar whose house was ‘stolen’ gets possession back after four years
The £131,000 home was stolen from the owner in 2021 and it has been a lengthy battle to get it back
Finance
UK housing market starts to lose momentum as stamp duty deadline looms
The UK housing market appears to be losing some momentum as the expiry of the temporary increase in stamp duty thresholds approaches
Agency
Connells Group reports over £60m profit following ‘exceptional year’
Helen Charlesworth, CEO of Connells Group, says she is filled with excitement and ambition for the year ahead
Agency
New estate agency targets investors with off-market properties
The agency aims to offer exclusive off-market property deals for investors
Agency
Estate agency lists former councillor’s house for just £1
The reasonably priced property is unsurprisingly attracting "huge interest"
Compliance
Agents urged to prepare for new sanctions rules
Specialist highlights a few red flags for agents to consider
Acquisitions
eXp signs up to Rightmove International across EMEA region
eXp’s latest deals with Rightmove International takes the firm’s global presence one step further
Acquisitions
Estate agency giant completes acquisition and plans to open new branches
The fast-growing estate agency makes strategic purchase
Law
Property MOT could be the solution to speed up property sales
Historically, Home Information Packs (Hips) were seen as a solution to this problem, they were criticised for adding red tape and costs to sellers, and were scrapped
Agency
Independent estate agency expands with new branch
The estate agency has strengthened its local presence
Agency
Family-owned estate agency set to open seventh branch
The well-established estate agency has expended since launching in 1999
People
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Gary Barker and Rob Barnett join online property technology specialists; Rightmove announces directorate change; Daniel Baynham lands senior role at SOWN