News Archive

Airbnb says almost 80% of renters are looking for ways to earn extra money amidst rising living costs – and sub-letting rooms could help raise cash, despite the fact it is illegal without consent

All agents using Goodlord can now use Kamma to see all licensing requirements needed for each property

Representatives from the Bank of England will provide agents with more detail about the current economic landscape, and policies which could directly affect them

This emergency assistance grant is available to all Propertymark members, their families or connected parties

A bill to phase out some leaseholds in England and Wales will be included in the King’s Speech tomorrow

The company is to axe 25% of its staff in an apparent effort to reduce costs

The government has stated its commitment to leasehold reform for several years

Snippets of industry news: New estate agency director promoted at Spicerhaart; Another Savills heavyweight joins Blue Book Agency; Agency support business sold to fast-expanding firm

Housing supply is likely to fall compounding the problems already being faced by many of those looking to get a first step on the property ladder or move into the rental market

The newly enlarged business eyes growth with a view to tripling its revenue to £350m

The society says the draft code “aims to remove the uncertainty” around exchanging contracts for commercial and residential property

Almost three quarters of landlords said that keeping rents in line with their local rental market was an influential or very influential factor in their decision to increase rental prices

More than 10,000 privately rented homes in Brent have at least one ‘category 1’ health hazard, according to estimates by Brent Council

The guidance is aimed at electricians, letting agents, landlords and tenants in understanding what inspection and testing is required in the private rented sector and how to produce a detailed report

The estate agency’s latest purchase brings their total number of branches to nine

The Bank of England’s decision to freeze interest rates yesterday means estate agents need to amend their strategy as the era of near-zero interest rates is over

The vast majority of estate agents support Parts B and C of the Material Information Rules, but more guidance needed

Propertymark says is hugely disappointed and concerned at yesterday’s outcome from the Judicial Review regarding rent controls

The integration of the banking and client accounting platform is sure to appeal to agents

In this week’s UK Property Market show, Chris Watkin and his special guest Verona Frankish, head of YOPA, talk about the current state of play in the housing market