Agency
New survey reveals half of people think estate agents represent buyers
The study also revealed that the majority of those surveyed find buying a home more stressful than selling
News
Acquisitions
Major estate agency announces multi-million pound acquisition trail
Ambitious plans for future grow: The company is reigniting its acquisition strategy with a multi-million pound investment in its estate agency and lettings businesses
Agency
What is currently happening in the UK property market?
Property listings and sales are up on last year, but overvaluing remains a curse on the estate agency industry
Other News
From deskside to beachside: how remote work change prompts a reimagining of land values
One area that has not got much attention in the wake of the pandemic is the residential sector
Lettings
Government to step up plan to crackdown on short-term lets
The new short-term lets registration scheme aims to give councils greater oversight and control of housing in their areas
Agency
Propertymark’s regional conferences ‘are back with a bang’
As part of the professional body’s #MOREFOR24 campaign, Propertymark members can attend one of the conferences for free
Finance
Chancellor contemplates increase in employer national insurance
Employer NI last increased 1.8% from a 12% rate in April 2018
Other News
Sons benefit more than daughters from Bank of Mum and Dad
Those who had financial help from parents on average bought their first home over six years sooner
Finance
Remortgage activity increases by a fifth in July – LMS
The recent reductions in mortgage rates from a number of large lenders bode well for customers coming to the end of a fixed rate
Lettings
The Housing Scotland Bill ‘is simply unworkable’
Study shows rent controls reduce the supply and quality of rental housing
Acquisitions
Major agency franchise network expands after completing acquisition
The move forms part of the estate agency group's ambitious growth plans
Agency
Buyer representation could double estate agency revenues
It seems that the solution to poor agency performance has been staring us in the face all along
Finance
Government urged to reform stamp duty to get people and the economy moving
The amount of tax paid on property acquisitions is increasing and with the threshold set to be cut next year more people will be dragged into paying the levy
Finance
Bank of England to cut interest rates, economists forecast
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee is due to meet on Thursday 19 September for its next rate-setting vote
Finance
Mortgage price war hots up ‘with markets expecting further rate cuts’
The has been a sudden outbreak of sub-4% deals from some of the biggest lenders on the high street
Lettings
UK rental growth slows to 33-month low – Zoopla
Demand for rental homes has fallen by 39% over the past year with the rental market shifting from ‘red hot’ to ‘hot’
Agency
Estate agency given go-ahead for expansion
The application was approved, subject to conditions
Compliance
Scammers target firms with fake HMRC letters
Companies are being urged to report misleading websites, emails, phone numbers, phone calls or text messages they think may be suspicious
Lettings
Chancellor set to unveil 10-year social housing rent settlement in Autumn Budget
Rachel Reeves is working on plans to introduce a 10-year formula to calculate social rent on homes that will result in rents increasing every year
Acquisitions
Major property portals announce merger
A new leadership team will oversee the two platforms