Surge in repossessions as interest rates rocket
Rising interest rates sees mortgage arrears rise as repossessions jump
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eXp UK eyes further expansion with UK roadshow
Hybrid estate agency eXp UK has signed up more than 400 estate agents with the firm expected to expand further this year
Belvoir Group boosted by letting income as rents rise
Letting and management income up, while rents on new tenancies are rise almost 10% on average
More housebuyers turn to bridging finance amid rising interest rate environment
Demand from residential homeowners was the main driver of bridging loan transactions in Q1 2023
Nominate an estate agent for a fundraising ward
The Agents Giving Fundraising Champions of the Year Awards 2023 are still open for entries and nominations
Section 21 evictions hit record high as BTL landlords ‘start to panic’
Landlords act swiftly ahead of sweeping reforms of the rental sector
Another Keller Williams market centre operator closes
A voluntary liquidator was appointed earlier this week
Purplebricks share price drops below 1 penny
Purplebricks has dropped below the major psychological level of 1p; Strike’s agreement to acquire the online agency puts more than 750 jobs at risk of redundancy
New data shows how much a square foot of property costs regionally
There is a huge disparity in how much space home-movers can buy for their money, with price per square footage variances between the North East and London being the largest
Privately rented property portal to be introduced as part of rental reforms
All landlords will be legally required to register themselves and their properties on the Property Portal and could be subject to penalties for non compliance
Labour’s policies risk making the housing crisis worse, says agency boss
Labour will give local authorities more power to build on green belt land to meet their area’s housing needs if the party wins at the next general election
Could you be a future star of new estate agency initiative?
Agents MVMT, an entertainment first community for estate agents, is set to launch and some stars of the industry are needed to help
UCAS highlights rapidly increasing pressure faced in student housing sector
Renters reform bill could inadvertently penalise students
Hat and Home launches financial services arm
The firm will offer mortgages, protection and insurance products with a focus on creating client relationships for life
Renters’ Reform Bill finally introduced to parliament – industry reaction
Renters to get more rights under sweeping new legislation announced this afternoon, with a second reading scheduled for tomorrow
EYE NEWSFLASH: Purplebricks selling to Strike for £1
Proposed sale of Purplebricks business and assets to Strike announced
Renters’ Reform Bill to enter parliament today but more details urgently needed
The Renters’ Reform Bill is due to be announced today
Tributes paid following sudden death of popular estate agent aged just 40
The director of the independent estate agency died while on holiday
BTL landlords urged to be wary when instructing a letting agent
Compliance expert says there are far too many letting agents who simply do not know the law when it comes to landlord licensing and other important aspects, including fire regulations
Cooling housing market sees agents ‘take home an even small amount of pay’
After a period of extraordinary boom, the UK housing market has cooled in recent months resulting in less commission for estate agents