People
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Ex-agency boss joins Cardwells; Spicerhaart promotes new homes director; Wildheart Residential Management appoints new property director
News
Finance
Sharp rise in larger homes listed for sale amid tax concerns and lower mortgage rates
There is increasing speculation around a capital gains tax rise in the Autumn Statement next month
Other News
The top rising neighbourhoods that first-time buyers are choosing unveiled
Data from Santander recently revealed that FTBs are increasingly compromising on location to fulfil their dream of owning a home
Agency
Independent estate agency expands with new office
The new estate agency office will command a prominent high street presence
Acquisitions
EYE NEWSFLASH: Rightmove rejects £5.6bn takeover offer from Murdoch’s REA Group
Rightmove and REA Group have just issued statements after the proposal from REA, which is 62% owned by Rupert Murdoch's News Corp, was rejected by the UK-based portal
Acquisitions
What would a Rightmove takeover mean for UK estate agents?
UK agents spend an average of £232.68 per Rightmove listing, while their Australian counterparts spend between £750 and £1,500 per listing via Realestate.com.au, owned by REA Group
Agency
Estate agents waste hundreds of hours a year conducting viewings for time wasters
Conducting viewings for people with no intention of buying a property is highly frustrating for agents and vendors
Law
Details of Labour’s new Renters’ Rights Bill will be published today
Will the abolition of Section 21 evictions be accompanied by a court system that is fit for purpose?
Agency
Winkworth sees profit and revenue increase as housing market improves
Winkworth's first half results reflect an uptick in property sales
Agency
Rightmove agrees new partnership with Women in Estate Agency
This new agreement will see Rightmove supporting WIEA in its expansion into two new initiatives
Agency
Agents urged to check their eligibility for dispute resolution scheme
This free service is set to close to new registrations in December
Other News
The latest housing trends currently shaping the property market
Soaring home prices alongside the wider impact of the cost-of-living crisis have reduced renters’ aspirations to own property
Agency
Well-established franchisee moves to new premises
The move to the new office is part of the estate agency's ongoing efforts to win more business
Events
Voting is now open for EA Supplier Awards 2024
Agents can cast their votes and leave a review for their suppliers
Acquisitions
MRI Software completes Capita One acquisition
As far as housing is concerned, the deal aims to simplify compliance, property management, accounting, operations and resident services
Finance
TPGFG announces interim results and directorate change
Transformational period for the company, doubling the size of the business and increasing interim dividend by 30%
Acquisitions
Independent agency completes fifth acquisition in two-and-a-half years
This latest purchase extends the agency's substantial portfolio
Agency
Ambitious law firm launches new estate agency
Well-established company has added a new arm to its business operations
People
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Purplebricks' chief operating officer departs; Simon Cross to be replaced as Sequence divisional MD; ARL announces new board succession
Finance
Fixed mortgage rates fall to lowest level since February
Fresh data reveals fixed mortgage rates have fallen across the spectrum and the average shelf-life of a mortgage rose month-on-month