Lettings
Miliband confirms plans to raise EPC standards for private rented sector
Consultation to launch on proposals for minimum EPC rating of C or equivalent by 2030
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Finance
Nationwide offers first-time buyers loans of up to six times their income
The move opens up a new front in the growing mortgage price war among lenders
Compliance
Government to consult on Decent Homes Standard for rented sectors
Consultation will launch “as soon as possible”, according to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Agency
Now is a good time for agents to go solo, says network boss
Mortgage rate falls and a likely increase in property transactions cited as driving factors
Finance
Zoopla returns to profit as it cuts almost 100 jobs
The results come after Zoopla’s parent company, which also owns Confused.com and Uswitch, slashed its pre-tax loss by almost £600m in 2023
Acquisitions
Major UK pension scheme in £1bn Build to Rent investment partnership
Commitment will “directly support” government’s target of delivering 1.5 million more homes
Other News
The FIA announces three new industry partnerships
Key management system and WhatsApp for business solutions will add “commercial firepower”, says CEO
Agency
Estate agency notches up 130 years in business
The independent estate agency now has four branches
Agency
Estate agent review platform integrates with social media tool
The move aims to save time in sharing feedback and improve client engagement
Acquisitions
Fast-growing Dexters acquires well-established estate agency
EYE exclusive: Estate agency owner says Dexters "made us an offer that we couldn't refuse"
Acquisitions
Leaders Romans Group completes third acquisition in a month
LRG expects to complete on further acquisitions in the coming weeks
Acquisitions
Rightmove rejects improved takeover offer from Murdoch’s REA Group
UK property portal views the sweetened bid of £7.1bn as undervaluing the company; Rightmove and REA Group issues a statements
Politics
New housing policies: Angela Rayner’s speech at Labour Party Conference
The deputy prime minister and housing secretary delivered her speech at the Labour Party conference yesterday pledging to fix the housing crisis
Agency
Estate agency touting yields limited success as over 90% of homes sold with first agent
The key challenge for estate agents is not just securing the listing first time but ensuring the property is priced correctly from the outset to achieve a successful sale
Compliance
Rogue letting agency ordered to pay £50,000 for a series of offences
Around a third of local residents rent from private landlords
Finance
UK housing market returns to growth with £88bn spent in Q2 2024
First-time buyer activity accounted for almost a quarter of all spending in the market
Acquisitions
John D Wood & Co agrees partnership with Spanish estate agency
Connells says John D Wood's new partnership represents a significant step in expanding the agency's international reach
Finance
Stamp duty cut and planning overhaul needed to fix housing crisis – UK Finance
The banking body, which represents more than 300 firms including 120 mortgage lenders, proposes a range of reforms
Other News
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