Compliance
Propertymark freezes member fees
As we march on to 2025, Propertymark says it is highly aware of the intense financial pressures some members may face within their daily lives
News
Agency
‘Thousands of purchases could be abandoned’ after chancellor’s surprise stamp duty hike
Estates agents are being urged to brace themselves for a potential surge in property fall throughs
Agency
More than 1,600 more estate agencies complete AML registration amid HMRC crackdown
HMRC and other regulators are stepping up their oversight of the property industry and are issuing fines for regulatory failures
Politics
Stamp duty threshold to revert back to £125k from £250k
March next year might feel like a long time away, but in fact that’s only five months away for buyers wanting to make the most of the stamp duty holiday
Agency
Agents do not need to stress about the Renters’ Rights Bill, says The Guild
Agents told not to panic and view new legislation as an opportunity rather than a threat to businesses
Charity
New not-for-profit letting agency launches
The agency will work with landlords, offering a range of services, designed to directly help the company support those experiencing homelessness
Agency
New partnership provides one-click auction option for estate agents
New partnership aims to make it easier for agents agents to take properties to auction
Agency
Mastering the art of delegation in estate agency
The value of delegation for today’s busy agency cannot be underestimated
Lettings
Freeze on housing benefit rates will hit vulnerable tenants, landlords warn
Whilst the Budget spoke about protecting vulnerable people, it failed to confirm what we now know – that housing benefit rates will be frozen as of next year
Lettings
Rents ease amidst policy concerns
Policy measures for rent controls could deter landlords from investing in the private rented sector
Politics
Property industry reacts to the Autumn Budget 2024
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has just concluded delivering her Autumn statement highlighting tax hikes for both working individuals and British businesses
Finance
EYE NEWSFLASH: Stamp duty increases from tomorrow on second homes
Bad news for buy-to-let landlords as the cost of buying additional properties to rise sharply
Politics
Rachel Reeves leaves capital gains tax on property untouched
Capital gains tax increases to 18% on lower rate and 24% on higher rate, but the levy on residential properties remains the same.
Acquisitions
Ambitious agency expands after completing yet another acquisition
Independent agency completes sixth purchase in two-and-a-half years
Agency
The 15 things estate agents can learn from Donald Trump
Whatever you might think about Donald Trump, there are areas that estate agents my be able to learn from his unique communication style
Law
Letting agent sentenced for helping gang hide drugs in empty flats
The properties were used to conceal large quantities of cocaine and drug-related equipment
Finance
Majority of BTL landlords delay property purchases over tax concerns
Potential tax and regulatory reforms are a cause for concern among buy-to-let landlords
Finance
House prices look set to rise as mortgage approvals hit two-year high
There is a clear trend in the latest data that shows buyers are increasing the size of their loan
Finance
Buy-to-let rates fall as landlords brace for Budget
The buy-to-let market has had its fair share of challenges over the years, so landlords might find it encouraging to see fixed interest rates have been on the downward trend
Politics
CoPSO and OPDA pledge to work together on digitising homebuying process
OPDA is calling on the government to deliver digitised property data at source. It’s also asking for more clarity from the industry on executing a fully digital homebuying market