Lettings
Nine in ten tenants renewing existing contract face rent hike
Tenants renewing an existing contract over the past 12 months have generally seen their rent rise outpacing rental growth on a newly let property
News
Agency
Asking prices hit record high as estate agents respond to improving market
The housing market remains price-sensitive
Agency
EA Masters nominated for prestigious awards
Now in its eighth year, EA Masters is a celebration of the best estate and letting agents in the country,
Agency
New digital twin technology tailored for estate agents
Telecommunications firm develops technology that operates 24/7 to assist home buyers with their inquiries at any time
Other News
What’s happening in the UK property market this week?
There was the expected drop in listings and sales because of the Bank Holiday, as house prices remain strong and the UK breaks the £350sqft barrier on sales agreed
Agency
Propertymarks calls for agent regulation as part of Renters’ Reform Bill
The legislation, once passed, will initiate the biggest change to the private rented sector since the 1980s
Law
More than 18,000 orders for eviction as homelessness concerns grow
There has been a sharp rise in mortgage possession claims
Compliance
Rightmove to host FCS compliance AML webinar next week
Agents can now register for the upcoming webinar
Acquisitions
Asda to enter property market with major 1,500 home development
Asda unveils plans for a significant mixed-use redevelopment creating a new town centre, including 1,500 residential properties, 500 of which will be affordable units
Agency
Estate agency expands into larger office space
Estate agency makes fourth office upgrade since launching four years ago
Tech
Iamproperty enters lead generation arena with new marketing toolkit
Iamproperty hoping to further boost revenues with lead generation tool
Agency
Fine & Country launches new omni-channel advertising campaign
The ‘Dare to be Iconic’ campaign message revolves around customers’ lifestyles
People
Estate agency introduces unlimited annual leave for staff
Estate agency says it wants to help estate agents re-address their work-life balance by introducing an uncapped level of annual leave for all full-time employees within the business
Acquisitions
Property giants set to merge after £2.5bn deal approved by shareholders
The Competition and Markets Authority is investigating the planned merger
Acquisitions
Family-run estate agency under new ownership after 29 years
The acquisition of the long-standing estate agency has offered the new owners the opportunity to come back to their roots
Agency
What would you be willing to do to be the most well-known agent in your patch?
The podcast ‘Pass the Syrup’ was set-up to combat the lonely existence being an agent can be
Finance
Homebuyers fail in bid for £104,000 stamp duty refund after losing ‘troublesome cattle’ claim
The buyers of a £3m property with extensive grounds launched an unsuccessful appeal against HMRC
Politics
Housing crisis ‘at a pivotal moment’
The declaration of a housing emergency has received cross-party support
Lettings
Surge in renters facing homelessness as landlords flee buy-to-let sector
Buy-to-let landlords have been deterred from investing in the private rented sector, amid renting reform delays
Law
Rogue landlord ordered to pay £14k for failing to carry out repairs
Tenants were forced to live in 'appalling conditions', court told