Agency
Estate agents trusted by ‘vast majority’ of vendors, new survey shows
Study finds that trust in estate agents is largely cultivated through personal interaction, as well as word of mouth from other happy customers
News
Compliance
Survey of over 700 letting agents contributes to new key industry guidance
Every single letting agent surveyed said they had managed properties with damp and mould issues
Tech
Kerfuffle unveils first CRM comparison guide for estate agents
Kerfuffle approached every major CRM and gave them the chance to contribute
Events
Industry roundtable discussion about the role of condition reports in homebuying process
The event focused on several key topics
Other News
Purchasers expect to spend over £35,000 retrofitting their homes
The strong interest in energy efficiency upgrades among homebuyers highlights their commitment to retrofitting properties for a greener future
Law
Minister calls for landlords to be investigated over illegal tenancy deposits
Housing minister wants action to clampdown on rogue operators
Other News
How to fix Scotland’s housing emergency? ‘Urgent action and pace is needed’
Homes for Scotland’s 12th annual conference will take place in Edinburgh today
Acquisitions
Fast-growing agency acquires independent firm
The agency plans to have 5,500 properties under management by 2026
Politics
Chancellor urged to launch £2bn inheritance tax raid on family homes
Rachel Reeves accused the Tories of introducing “a tax break for a wealthy elite” when they came to power in 2010, vowing to take the family home out of the inheritance tax net
Finance
Scrap stamp duty, says the OECD
New report calls for an overhaul of the fiscal regime, including abolishing stamp duty
People
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Kurtis Property appoints Umar Loonat as sales & lettings manager; The GPA confirms Mark Bourgeois as CEO
Charity
Estate agent on ninth visit to Ukraine to donate supplies
An estate agent will be travelling to Ukraine to donate supplies for the ninth time after raising almost £100,000 since the war started
Other News
How can the homebuying process be improved?
New study seeks to address the 'torturous and archaic homebuying experience' in this country
Events
The EA Masters People Awards return for 2024
EA Masters People Awards recognises those individuals who go above and beyond to set new standards in their roles
Law
What impact will the Renters’ Rights Bill have on student accommodation?
The Renters’ Rights Bill could be the biggest change in landlord & tenant law in 35 years
Charity
Michael Day completes one million step challenge for Diabetes UK
Well-known industry figure has been a type one diabetic for more than 35 years
Other News
Property industry reacts to Rightmove House Price Index
Well-priced and attractive properties are still selling quickly, otherwise, they risk being ignored by prospective buyers
Agency
Well-established estate agency to open new branch
The move comes just six months after the business opened its most recent location, taking over from a rival agency and expanding its catchment
Compliance
Serial rogue landlord ordered to pay almost £30,000
The unscrupulous landlord was previously fined more than £15,000 last year after illegally altering buildings he rented out as houses of multiple occupancy
Finance
Mortgage price war to put pressure on lender margins – Bloomberg Intelligence
The UK housing market is benefitting from sub-4% swap rates and increasing loan approvals