LSL appoints new chairman
New chair David Barral brings significant experience of financial services which is at the heart of LSL’s growth strategy
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Zoopla to launch major new marketing campaign on Bank Holiday Monday
The property portal is hoping to capitalise on Spring market momentum
Fast-expanding estate agency group completes another acquisition
Following recent high-profile acquisitions, the agency says its focus is very much on growth, particularly in letting
BoE might need to cut rates ‘earlier and faster’ than thought, says Bank policymaker
Monetary policymaker Silvana Tenreyro, who cast one of two votes to leave borrowing costs on hold in March, expects interest rates to be cut sooner rather than later
Buyers warned of little-known law that can be expensive to comply with
Property purchasers could potentially face a prison sentence if they fall foul of the law
Significant increase in fines for letting agents
There has been a sharp rise in fines for letting agents and landlords, fresh data shows
UK housing market conditions exceed expectations
Levels of supply have recovered and buyers and sellers are not miles apart on where they see pricing, says Zoopla
Man arrested for brandishing gun at estate agent admits firearm charge
Watch: Moment drone pilot threatened by man with a gun
Outline planning approved for 8,500 homes garden town
Outline planning consent for the major new development was awarded last night
Can greater regulation improve estate agency sector’s reputation?
The Guild of Property Professionals and Propertymark are both working towards raising standards within the property sector
Propertymark reiterates call to end housing allowance freeze
Propertymark’s policy and campaigns officer outlines the urgent need of extra support for renters
UK housing model is ‘broken’, says Gove
The levelling up secretary has emphasised the urgent need to increase home ownership
Mayor of London renews call for rent freeze in capital
But NRLA CEO insists Sadiq Khan must ‘increase supply and investor confidence’
Landlords looking to exit market despite financial hit
Rising repair costs and looming regulation is to blame, says property business boss
Average rents recover from early-year blip to rise again
The HomeLet Rental Index also shows London rents are on the up again
Young landlords offer more help in cost-of-living crisis, survey finds
Poll of tenants and property owners reveals differing attitudes according to age groups
Analysis reveals new-build homebuyer hotspots
Alliance Fund has looked into the level of property transactions from the sector in each county of England
Prime central London property market registers dip
Quarterly and annual figures have both seen a decline, according to Benham and Reeves’ index
Funding options highlighted for property business market movers
Those looking to acquire or sell estate and lettings agencies have plenty of choices, says consultant