Newly launched feature to improve scheduling of property inspections
The new feature comes after feedback from agents
News Archive
Government unveils major plan to unlock more affordable housing
The government says move provides affordable housing sector with significant opportunity to ramp up its regeneration ambitions
eXp UK says ‘Teams will be the next evolution of the self-employed model’
eXp UK teases launch of ‘Teams’ at final roadshow event in London
Housing slowdown offers buyers greater ‘room for negotiation on price’
Buyers in the market driving hard bargains
Jackson-Stops opens newest branch, with more offices in the pipeline
The opening of its newest branch follows the launch of its virtual office
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Chestertons appoints chief marketing officer; Knight Frank announces 250 promotions; Rob Griffiths joins Housemark as CEO
Vendors facing ‘tough challenge’ amid hike in homes for sale
Sellers told to prepare to adjust their price expectations if they want to sell
Demand for rental properties dips as renters ‘sit tight’
Topline demand for rental homes has remained largely static during the second quarter of this year, according to new data
BTL landlords target higher EPC rated properties ahead of legislation changes
The latest government plans suggest that all rental properties should have at least an EPC C rating by 2028
Dexters eyes ‘further expansion’ with ‘ambitious growth plans’
Dexters has released its 2022 annual report and accounts, revealing growth in revenue, but a marginal fall in profit year-on-year
Estate agency expelled from The Property Ombudsman
As part of TPO’s compliance process, notification of PPP’s expulsion has been shared with all relevant bodies, including all property portals
Warning significantly more funding needed to enforce Section 21 evictions ban
The Local Government Association says local councils do not have the resources to police the new proposed eviction rules
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: John Lewis property director who set-up BTR business to step down; Spicerhaart announces key appointments; Redrow Thames Valley hires new head of construction
Family tightens grip on Winkworth with increased shareholding
Dominic Agace purchases shares worth more than £100,000, increasing his family’s controlling interest in the franchise business
Agent pens open letter to Michael Gove calling for a ‘fairer’ PRS for landlords
The housing secretary is being urged to reconsider the Renters’ Reform Bill in its existing form
Over 1,500 property professionals set to attend estate agency conference
Propertymark to host mammoth estate agency conference at Wembley today
European rental platform to launch in the UK
The entrance into the UK markets comes at an exciting time of global expansion for the portal
‘Industry first’ guide on dyslexia-friendly property marketing
The new guide has been unveiled, amid claim agents are missing out on clients
Rogue agent told to repay stolen £123k or face more jail time
Wendy Dare, who abused her estate agent job by making fake landlord bank accounts, was jailed for 28 months in March this year