Lenders pull all sub-4% loans as mortgage rates continue to rise
The market outlook for mortgage rates has edged toward a “higher for longer” expectation
News Archive
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Knight Frank names new head of lettings; The Buying Solution makes two new senior hires; Johns&Co appoints new CFO
Trust in estate agents hits 10-year high
The level of trust in estate agents is at its highest level since the Ipsos Veracity Index launched 10 years ago
Employment Rights Bill – how will it affect agents?
The UK government is proposing ‘the biggest upgrade to employment rights for a generation’
Fine & Country expands international reach into Dubai
The estate agency has announced that it now operates in Dubai
HM Land Registry’s addresses are changing
HM Land Registry is changing its external-facing addresses for business customers
Urgent need to fund legal help for renters at risk of eviction – Law Society
Lawyers urge the government to recognise that in their opinion only a well-funded justice system can protect renters’ rights
LSL targets self-employed agents with new associate model
The proposition provides an opportunity for self-employed agents to run their own businesses while partnering with one of LSL Estate Agency Franchising’s local branches
Bank of England policymaker vows to ‘move big’ when ready to cut interest rates
Last week, Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey said a “gradual approach” is needed to reducing interest rates
House prices head north as new buyer enquiries and agreed sales improve
The growth in residential property sales could be further supported by recent interest rate announcements by the Bank of England
Sharp rise in number of homes on the market following the Autumn Budget
Every region of Britain and every major city analysed as part of the study has seen an increase in for sales stock levels since the Autumn Budget
Busy October for prime property sales as all activity measures significantly up on last year
The housing market has suddenly picked up despite concern around the first Labour Budget
The most affordable towns and cities for property buyers in Britain – Zoopla
The property portal has uncovered the most affordable towns and cities within Britain to help those who plan to buy a home in the coming months
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
All aboard for festive cheer as the countdown to the big day begins
An impressive £20,000 raised for breast cancer in memory of Sarah Edmundson
The Great British property cycle and the recent fund-raising for Breast Cancer Now in memory of Sarah Edmundson
Pegasus Homes issues an apology after accepting ASAs ruling
A spokesperson from Pegasus Homes confirmed that a number of actions have been taken immediately to ensure this mishap does not happen again
Thousands of agency listings failing to comply with material information rules
Analysis suggests that many agents still are not taking material information as seriously as perhaps they should
ASA bans misleading property ad
The ASA challenged whether the conditions of the advert, which appeared in a national newspaper, had been made sufficiently clear
Major lenders increase mortgage rates despite drop in base rate
HSBC UK, Santander, TSB, Nationwide Building Society and Virgin Money are among those to have reviewed their mortgage ranges
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Knight Frank shakes up UK leadership; Spicerhaart appoints new area director; Ex-Chestertons sales manager joins Harding Green