New white label vendor app ‘can be fully branded to match each agent’
The new vendor app automates communications about viewings, offers and appointment confirmations
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Average length of time to sell a home hits 10-year high
Affordability constraints ‘freezing some buyers out of the market’
Government unveils plan to boost supply of affordable housing in rural areas
The government will create a network of new “Rural Housing Enablers” to act as honest brokers between developers and communities
Rishi Sunak urged to scrap stamp duty for most homes by Tory MPs
The Conservative Growth Group of backbenchers wants the “unfair” tax to be scrapped for purchasers who intend to live in the property – but not for second homes
Carter Jonas appoints new chief executive
Richard Bruce, joining as an equity partner, takes up his new role in September 2023
Mortgage lenders continue to raise rates and pull deals
Borrowers are seeking longer mortgage terms in a bid to ease affordability pressures as rates tick up
Petition to make mortgage payments through salary petition attracts over 23,000 signatures
A petition calling for the change has received more than 23,000 signatures of support
Rents rise again as rental market shows ‘no signs of slowing down’
There remains a chronic shortage of rental properties to meet demand as London rents hit record high
Shoosmiths conveyancing rebrands as Swiitch
The rebrand follows Shoosmiths’ introduction of a ‘house of brands’ strategy,
Slowest market areas identified as transactions drop nearly 60%
The cost of living, rising interest rates and disastrous mini budget have taken their toll, says agency MD
Government faces ‘tough balancing act’ over rent rule changes
Knight Frank points to supply-and-demand issues in London and the risk of losing more landlords
‘Frenzied’ rental market sees average prices rise again
The latest HomeLet rental index figures show a big year-on-year uplift
Deep dive into figures finds level of property sold in flood zones
The pandemic saw a rising tide of residential home sales in FZ2 and FZ3 locations
Agency reports record sales totalling over £15m for May
Chief executive hails the firm’s highest ever monthly figure as “extraordinary”
Report takes aim at ‘shortcomings’ of shared ownership
Government affordability ‘ignores inevitable future increases in total housing costs’
Impact of stamp duty relief on first-time buyers revealed by HMRC study
A report commissioned by the tax authority has pinpointed a rise in transactions and prices
Survey shines spotlight on city with best lettings agencies for students
Analysis ranks property managers according to reviews by those studying and living in rented accommodation
Research reveals five-year spike in mortgage burden for homebuyers
Analysis shows how increasing costs have gathered pace over recent years
House price growth slips back in May – Nationwide
Building society’s chief economist says a “relatively soft landing” remains the most likely outcome for the market
Mortgage approvals and borrowing down in April – BoE
Analyst says the figures suggest house prices have further to fall