Acquisitions
Property giant plotting £1bn takeover of rival firm
The purchase would be the firm's largest deal in a number of years
News
Agency
Well-known estate agency offers employees a stake in the business
Senior staff will be offered the opportunity to have an option to become a shareholder in the estate agency business
Compliance
Letting agency fined again for failing to secure tenancy deposits
The agency was also fined last month
Compliance
Sharp rise in Right to Rent checks carried out by letting agents
The latest changes to ‘Right to Rent’ rules announced last week will make it easier for letting agents and landlords to check the status of tenants, the government promises
Agency
Jackson-Stops looks to expand with online property auction offering
Auction properties will be marketed across Jackson-Stops network of over 40 offices across the UK
Politics
General election unlikely to impact property market revival
The upcoming election is unlikely to dent the positive momentum that has been building in recent weeks
Politics
Buyers and sellers undeterred by general election
Historical data suggests that housing market activity will remain steady in the lead-up to the election
Politics
Tories gain housing industry support as 43% of property professionals prefer Sunak-led government
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Law
Property industry reacts after leasehold reforms become law
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act aims to introduce measures to increase leaseholders' rights and make lease extensions more affordable
Politics
What impact will the general election have on house prices?
Knight Frank revises its near-term forecast for house prices in the capital
Law
Are you familiar with the leasehold reforms?
Homeowners will receive more rights, power and protections over their homes under the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act which has become law
People
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: UK Sotheby's International Realty expands team; Industry veteran switches from Hamptons to Moveli; TPI appoints Baroness Hayter; Confirmation of CFO start date
Lettings
‘The next government must treat renters’ rights as a priority’
The time and expense taken to date is eye watering, not to mention investment and effort from within our sector to positively engage and shape the policy
Other News
‘Race for space’ helps fuel rural house price growth
Increased demand for properties in rural areas over recent years has placed upward pressure on house prices
Finance
What property sectors are investors and lenders currently most interested in?
Lender and investor sentiment is improving
Tech
Zoopla set for major marketing push
The property portal estimates that the dedicated campaign will ensure that 12m consumers across the UK will see Zoopla content and advertising this summer
Law
Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill could become law today
Legislation is currently being rushed through as Friday is the last day MPs will sit in parliament before the election
Law
Bedbound estate agent awarded more than £31k for unfair dismissal
The estate agency forged evidence of disciplinary hearings and told former employee ‘there will be war’ if she took legal action
Lettings
Renters reforms to be shelved due to election
While some bills will be dealt with swiftly in the ‘wash-up’ period in parliament, others, including the Renters Reform Bill, look set to fall by the wayside
Agency
Busiest cities for estate agent activity revealed
The average estate agent across Britain is listing 15 properties for sale, new figures suggest