Last-minute amendment to Planning and Infrastructure Bill a ‘dangerous erosion of democracy’ – CPRE
Industry body calls for reform of the ‘broken’ housing market and investment in a planning system that serves communities, not just major developers
News Archive
Estate agents help shape new TA6 property information form
The updated form follows extensive consultation
Lords to debate Renters’ Rights Bill again today
The Renters’ Rights Bill seeks to abolish fixed term assured tenancies and assured shorthold tenancies
Damning NAO report exposes flaws in energy efficiency schemes
Insulation failures affect thousands of homes, new report finds
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Knight Property Group welcome co-founder’s son to the board; McCarthy Stone announces leadership changes; New Savills director joins from Knight Frank
Mortgage rates edge up for the first time in eight months
Rising inflation has unsettled policymakers and paused the steady decline in mortgage rates witnessed since early spring
Are you prepared for the upcoming Renters’ Rights Bill?
The Renters’ Rights Bill is in its final stages before Royal Assent
Property sector sees rise in employment and renewed confidence
New research places real estate among the strongest-performing sectors over the past year
Nurtur and BroadbandUK launch new broadband service for estate agents
This partnership builds on years of research and development to bring address-level precision to the property market
EYE NEWSFLASH: Government announces last-minute amendments to Planning and Infrastructure Bill
The government says these amendments will support its broader goals of building 1.5 million homes, achieving clean energy targets by 2030, and stimulating economic growth
Property giants team up with Barclays and TSB to launch 5% deposit scheme
Homebuyers will put down a 5% equity deposit and take out a Rezide Equity Loan equating to 15% of the home’s market value
Time management is key to success when running your own estate agency
Effective time use separates successful business owners from the rest
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty hires young director; Savills appoints new head of sales; ESPC announces board appointment
Tributes paid to agency founder
In 2021 the group celebrated 25 years of trading, and it was a matter of deep pride for the owner that his son joined the business
Data-led ‘Voice of the Agent’ report reveals rising consumer frustration
The report also calls for clearer, more consistent conveyancing standards across the industry
Independent estate agency launches new letting division
The well-established estate agent has now launched a letting offering
Buy-to-let investment of choice for young investors
New data shows landlord purchases are increasingly being driven by Millennial money
NRLA agrees new partnership to support landlords in meeting New Housing Standards
As new housing standards come into force, this partnership seeks to support landlords while also safeguarding tenants’ wellbeing
Prime rents hold steady as regulatory shifts loom
The Renters’ Rights Bill has been simmering in the background for the past two years but is finally in its final stages of scrutiny
The elephants in the room that could trample the Housing Minister’s ambition
Can plans to improve the home buying process succeed?