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Asking prices ‘likely to come under more pressure’ during traditionally busy spring market
Estate agents braced for make-or-break spring
Independent estate agency acquires one of its key competitors
This is the estate agency’s third acquisition in recent years
Ex-Keller Williams CEO slams Gary Keller and says KW ‘is similar to a criminal enterprise’
Keller Williams says John Davis’s claims are ‘unsubstantiated, unwarranted, and disparaging’
Analysis reveals regions where sales are most likely to collapse
Research by Moverly also uncovers the property type most likely to be involved in a fall through
Homeowners continue to reduce asking prices in effort to sell
The housing market ‘appears to have stabilised’, but ‘prices remain sticky’, says analyst
Homesearch launches new tool to help agents generate more landlord leads
The prospecting platform hopes that the new tool will appeal to agents by offering what it believes is a cost-effective way of expanding their landlord database
Rental market shows no sign of slowing as rents continue to rise
All data is pointing to rental demand continuing to exceed rental supply, which will put upward pressure on rents, says the director of research & insights at Cluttons, Gráinne Gilmore
Propertymark reveals issues with regulation shake-up
But opportunity exists for good, reputable agents, the organisation insists
Derby agency marks business milestone
Co-founders celebrate 20 years since poor service from the sector spurred them into action
UK property outstrips cryptocurrencies for return on investment
Bitcoin and Ethereum both beaten by house price gains during 2022
Report reveals changing attitudes to equity release
The option can be a ‘financial lifeline’ for those at the end of an interest-only mortgage, says Mortgage Advice Bureau
International sales in London still lag pre-Covid levels
But 2022’s figure represents a rise on the previous year’s low, says Hamptons
Axel Springer withdraws Purplebricks board representative
After reviewing the position, Axel Springer has concluded that it will not maintain a board representative
Foxtons reports strong trading performance but identifies plenty of room for growth
Foxtons reveals plan to carry out operational improvements to fulfil ‘significant unfilled potential’
Estate agency completes purchase of rival firm
A new estate agency department will compliment the existing property services offering
Average length of time to sell a home increases 50% year-on-year
The average time to exchange a property by region varies, with northern regions taking the least time
Triple acquisition for well-known franchisees
Acquisitions remain a strong growth strategy for franchisees
Sharp rise in number of new properties listed for sale
The East of England has seen the smallest uplift in the level of new homes being listed, new data shows
Buy-to-let sees product choice return to levels not seen since August 2022
Mortgage lenders have made moves to entice new business despite some buy-to-let investors’ concerns surrounding rental income margins