Agency
New property portal ‘will make a real difference for both buyers and sellers’
The portal plans to become majority-agent-owned in the future
News
Agency
Howzat for a deal as Zoopla agrees big-hitting partnership with England
Zoopla hopes that the new commercial arrangement with the England national team will increase the brand's visibility among key moving audiences
Tech
Estate agency software supplier unveils key CRM updates
The updates span various aspects of the sales, lettings and property management platform
Acquisitions
Barratt partners with Homes England and Lloyds Bank to build thousands of new homes
Barratt Developments has entered into a joint venture with Homes England and Lloyds Banking Group to create MADE Partnership
Lettings
Government considering support and incentives for landlords ahead of rule changes
The sector requires urgent clarity on exemptions, says Propertymark
Acquisitions
Independent estate agency completes second purchase in just over a week
Estate agency says it has more acquisitions under contract
Acquisitions
Why portal wars could be a game-changer for agents
Industry dynamics could shift dramatically if REA’s interest in Rightmove turns into an actual takeover
Law
Renter’s Rights Bill: Plan to ban Section 21 evictions to return to Commons
The government is set to introduce a bill in the Commons this week which will finally ban landlords from evicting tenants without a reason
Finance
Capital gains tax speculation leads to ‘significant increase in market appraisal’
Rachel Reeves has not yet delivered her Budget but it is already having repercussions in the property market
Charity
Concerns raised over Prop X event’s puppy yoga sessions
The Propertymark Trust says its always takes concerns seriously
Agency
Sharp rise in second homes for sale following tax hike
Estate agent says the tax premium is having a "huge impact"
Other News
House prices hit two-year high – industry response
Market activity has been quietly picking up over the summer, and economic indicators are starting to point in the right direction
Agency
New Hamptons ad campaign highlights the ups and downs of buying property
The estate agency, which has a network of more than 90 branches throughout London and the South of the UK, is looking to reinforce its positioning as the ‘Home Experts’
Politics
Propertymark highlights damage done to private rental sector by taxation
Many landlords are shouldering higher taxes
Agency
Bamboo Auctions hits milestone of 5,000 properties sold
Bamboo currently has more than 1,100 estate agency partners
Acquisitions
Lomond expands into London after completing acquisition of well-established estate agency
The fast-growing estate agency ventures into the capital's housing market for the first time
Other News
What is currently happening in the UK property market?
This week's UK Property Market Stats Show features Steph Walker from TAUK
People
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: eXp Realty's Adam Day lands new role; Spicerhaart expands southern presence with new BDM; Fine & Country's MD of global growth heads Down Under
Agency
Estate agency plans for growth with new office and appointments
Independent estate agency has expanded its presence after completing a move into a prominent position and appointing new team members
Politics
Angela Rayner rules out scrapping Margaret Thatcher’s Right to Buy scheme
The deputy prime minister calls for reform of the policy, which enables council tenants to purchase their council home at a discount