Zoopla says agency customer support has improved thanks to key decision
The property portal made a significant change earlier this year in a bid to improve the user experience for those using the platform
News Archive
John Lewis faces ‘extreme challenge’ over property projects profitability
John Lewis faces “extreme challenges” in making a profit on its flagship housing scheme, its advisers have warned
Estate agency network launches masterclass on enhancing revenue strategies
The estate agency wants to share ideas on maximising fees and boosting additional revenue
Sharp spike in mortgage fraud, while rental scams also on the rise
Mortgage fraud and rental fraud are said to be rife and cases are increasing
Winkworth see profit and revenue fall as homebuyers delay completions
The estate agency group says the H1 results reflect a slower sales market but ongoing strength in lettings
Tributes paid to estate agent who ‘absolutely loved’ his job
The popular estate agent entered the industry at just 17 years old
Estate agency celebrates 10-year anniversary with opening of third office
The estate agency opened the new office this week
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Knight Frank hires diversity chief; New chair appointed at Women in Residential Property; Planning Inspectorate non-executive directors named
Autumn Statement 2023 date confirmed
The OBR has been commissioned to prepare an economic and fiscal forecast to be presented to parliament alongside the chancellor’s Autumn Statement
Former England footballer to headline property exhibition
The ex-Premier league football player has a keen interest in property
Catfest raises an incredible £74,300 for cancer charity – with help from generous estate agency friends
Lots of property industry professionals attended the sixth Catfest, but significantly it was the first one without Julian’s wife, Cat, who lost her life to cancer in October last year
Rents hit all-time high in August
The data shows that every region in the country saw a hike in rents in July
Landlords told to ignore social media and sign up to licensing scheme
Some social media groups say just 15% of landlords have applied to the new licensing scheme so far
UKAA announces creation of new equality, diversity and inclusion committee
Expressions of interest in joining the eight-person committee are being sought from people who work in the sector
Major lenders expected to slash mortgage rates this week
Mortgage lenders are being forced to reduce borrowing rates in a bid to generate new business
Top ranked estate agencies based on customer satisfaction
The survey results highlight several key estate agencies that consistently perform well across multiple categories
Well-established estate agency expands with opening of fifth office
The estate agency will be celebrating its ten-year anniversary next year
Do you have an appetite for an estate agency networking dinner?
The estate agent brothers behind the event say the EA Directors club was born out of an increased demand for collaboration and support within the industry
Labour’s Angela Rayner welcomed after being handed levelling-up brief
Angela Rayner takes over from Lisa Nandy as shadow housing secretary in Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour shadow cabinet reshuffle as MPs prepare for general election
Tax incentives needed to encourage landlords to invest in PRS
Existing buy-to-let taxes are deterring many would-be landlords from investing in the sector