New referencing service aims to combat fake tenancy applications
Tenant applicants are required to go through an affordability assessment that is based on much more than earnings alone
News Archive
New suite of marketing solutions for estate agents unveiled
Too good to be true? TwentyEA says products can help estate agents ‘generate more leads, convert more appraisals and raise their fees’
New safety guidance highlights requirements for agents
The Law Society has released a new guide to help members involved in flat sales and purchases understand the Building Safety Act 2022
Growing signs of green shoots in the housing market
The top end of the market is the most active it has been since late 2021
Belvoir Group’s merger sets completion date after shareholder approval
The combined group will have a market cap of approximately £214.4m and benefit from increased scale with more than 930 property franchise locations
Latest UK house prices data – industry reaction
The gap between what sellers would accept and buyers would pay for a home has narrowed
Is our obsession with property market data going to be our downfall?
Ben Madden, 20-year estate agent and host of the Pass the Syrup podcast, offers his thoughts
Hortons targets self-employed estate agents with increase in commission
The hybrid estate agency, which operates a hub-style service, plans to expand nationwide
DV checks outstrip PEPS and sanctions despite HMRC guidance for estate agents
Under UK Law, estate agents are required to carry out AML checks in line with regulations and guidance set out by HMRC
Crucial components of successful email marketing campaigns for agents
Email marketing remains crucial when it comes to communicating with potential clients and generating fresh business for estate agents
Inspirational speaker to address Propertymark One conference
The guest speaker will tell agents about her journey in life and to give a truly relatable and honest insight into the power of personal confidence, determination, and inner strength.
How to spot Japanese knotweed before it is too late
Estate agents are all too aware of the potential problems caused by Japanese Knotweed, with a number of property sales collapsing over the years as a result of the invasive plant
The Guild agrees referral arrangement with The Land & New Homes Network
Iain McKenzie, CEO of The Guild of Property Professionals, expresses his enthusiasm for the collaboration
Alto and Zero Deposit agree new partnership
Alto, part of Houseful, has announced a new integration with Zero Deposit to provide deposit replacement to its agent community
Property training platform launches in Scotland
The launch means agents operating north of the border will be able to undertake training, with a view to obtaining accredited qualifications
Family-run estate agency completes acquisition
This is the estate agency’s fourth major purchase in recent years
Dacre, Son & Hartley re-enters lettings market three years after sell-off
Linley & Simpsons acquired the residential lettings and management division of Dacre, Son & Hartley just over three years ago
This is a fine mess you’ve gotten us into, Mr Shapps
The longest-serving housing minister in the modern Conservative era, Grant Shapps passed the two-year mark in his role, from May 2010 – September 2012
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Winkworth appoints executive director; Non-executive director appointed at estate agency service provider; New financial director in at Wyatt Homes
Propertymark and Belvoir Group join forces to improve standards
Propertymark has agreed a new working relationship with the Belvoir Group