Independent estate agency completes acquisition of rival firm
The takeover of the well-established estate agency forms part of a wider plan to expand the business
News Archive
Chancellor agrees new support measures for mortgage holders
The chancellor met the UK’s principal mortgage lenders and the FCA to agree support for people struggling with mortgage repayments
Estate agency continues rapid expansion with new branch
The new office, located in the town centre, compliments existing operations in the wider area
Olympian joins fundraising event in memory of estate agent
Friends and family gathered on what would have been the estate agent’s 39th birthday
Chancellor’s interventions in mortgage market could help ‘avoid mass repossessions’
Property commentator said Jeremy Hunt “was damned if he did and damned if he didn’t” take action on rising mortgage costs
Government urged to bring back Help to Buy scheme
The Help to Buy scheme, launched in 2013, closed to new applicants in England last year, with the final deadline to complete a purchase passing earlier this year
Review is chance to modernise ‘out of date’ property law
Legal expert says current laws are ‘inflexible’ and deter investors
Sharp rise in annual service charges post-Grenfell
Leaseholders have seen significant increases in service charges
SME housebuilders unhappy with government’s approach to planning
The vast majority of SME housebuilders cited delays in securing planning permission or discharging conditions as a major barrier to growth
Property industry reacts to Bank of England hiking interest rates to 5%
The Bank’s decision to increase interest rates to 5% from 4.5% is a further blow to homeowners struggling with rising mortgage costs
Is a housing market crash coming?
Industry commentators give their views on what’s happen at Keller Williams UK, whether a property market crash is likely, and look at the use of social media in estate agency
Keller Williams UK chief denies prime central London closure rumour
The current Keller Williams Prime office, which is used by agents supported by the market centre, will shut next week
Despite house price reductions, is the tide turning from a buyer’s to a seller’s market?
The latest property data reveals what is really happening in the UK property market
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: UK Sotheby’s International Realty appoints ex-Foxtons heavyweight; Knight Frank welcomes new associate; Rob Trotter Joins Rettie & Co.
Are you ready for an HMRC inspection?
HMRC continues to be active, and is targeting businesses with AML shortcomings
Russell Quirk calls for every agent in the UK to be regulated
Russell Quirk believes the topic of licencing is highly controversial in England and continues to be heavily avoided
Rightmove launches new best price guide for agents
Rightmove says the Best Price Guide features “key improvements”
Interest rate hike driving a rise in homeowners selling up
Increasing interest rates are continuing to dampen the housing market
Generous estate agents come together to donate to local food banks
Agents collected and donated to support their local food banks
Rebranded estate agency opens three new branches
The group’s growth follows significant acquisitions in recent years