Compliance
Property industry redress provider celebrates 10 years with rebrand
A new website and updated resources are also being unveiled
News
Agency
New office in ‘exceptional’ location adds to agency network’s footprint
Director expresses enthusiasm for working with “select group of vendors”
Agency
Real estate consultancy poaches director from rival
Strategic hire at central London firm is designed to support continued growth
Compliance
Propertymark speaks out against proposed building safety levy
Professional body is opposed to self-assessed tax for developers of new homes
Finance
Highest yield opportunities for capital revealed
Researchers claim to have found the best type of housing in London for property investors
Agency
Self-employed agency model predicted to grow
The results of a poll reveal confidence that the status will become a more popular option
Other News
Yorkshire house hunters put pubs high on priority list
A good local is a strong draw for prospective buyers and renters in the region, according to research
Acquisitions
Fast-growing property firm strengthens portfolio with 65th acquisition
The latest deal is set to strengthen the firm’s existing presence within the student lettings space
Compliance
Propertymark: landlords need more support within government eco plan
Professional body welcomes Warm Homes Plan but wants clarity for PRS
Lettings
London council to crack down on rental ‘bidding wars’
‘Broken’ housing market has been ‘stacked against renters’ for too long, says councillor
Politics
Housing minister contradicts PM and insists landlords are working people
Politician speaks up for private rented sector at annual conference gathering
Other News
Real estate ranks high on list for UK business growth, research finds
Study shows the industry to be one of the best performers in terms of business numbers over the last two years
Lettings
Renters’ Rights Bill to cost £33m, according to assessment
NRLA warns of landlord exodus while the government downplays risk
Lettings
Airbnb long-term rental marketplace comes to London
Scheme will allow tenants to sublet their homes on a part-time basis
Politics
Property professionals’ government target doubts revealed by poll
Vast majority are sceptical that the ambitious housebuilding target will be met
Charity
Evesham agency helps spread Christmas cheer around the globe
Response to seasonal charity appeal has been the most successful yet
Other News
Nostra Quirkus – the property industry soothsayer who always calls it right (well almost)
Russell Quirk says that when he makes bets for 12 months ahead he stands by them, unlike some (in his opinion!)
Agency
WhatsApp group for estate agents proving a big hit
Its premise is simple – each weekday at 7am, an idea is shared with agents
Finance
What is going to happen to UK house prices over next five years?
Sales forecasts are revised down after the Budget while rental value growth is expected to increase
Agency
Jostling for position: Zoopla customer comms dismisses OnTheMarket claim to be No. 2 portal
Read Zoopla's email in full as the battle of the property portals continues