Law
Possession court delays – still no improvement for ‘a system in crisis’
The inefficiencies within the court system are causing undue hardship for landlords
News
Tech
Knight Frank launches digital customer portal
Knight Frank has launched its bespoke customer portal
Agency
70-year celebration for family estate agency
Looking ahead to 2024 and beyond, the agency says it remains ambitious with big plans for the business
Finance
UK house prices on track to rise as leading indicators of demand turn positive
Greater demand set to lead to higher number of mortgage approvals and exchanges this spring, placing upward pressure on house prices; 3% growth predicted in 2024
Finance
UK housing costs hit £200bn in 2023 for the first time
The nation’s housing costs have risen by a total £34.3bn in the last two years (+21%); three times that seen in the preceding five - Savills
Acquisitions
Fast-growing estate agency completes major acquisition
Agency seals another purchase with UK-wide dimension
Acquisitions
Expanding estate agency group completes tenth acquisition in six years
This latest purchase 'is a perfect fit' for the business, says MD
Agency
Major 15-branch estate agency drops Zoopla in favour of OnTheMarket
The estate agency follows in the footsteps of LRG by selecting OTM and Rightmove as the only two major platforms it will be listing properties with going forward
Law
Fake estate agent cannabis growing gang jailed
Police launched an investigation three years ago after officers executed a misuse of drugs act warrant and discovered approximately £74,000 worth of Class B drugs
Agency
Knight Frank closes well-established town centre office
Knight Frank’s North Street branch is now vacant and staff are working from a new premises
Acquisitions
What impact will an agency sector dominated by mega-businesses have on us independents?
Jon Byers, founder of Anderson Rose, reflects on the rapid growth of some letting agency brands, largely through acquisition. But what does this mean for the independents and their customers?
Politics
Housing minister calls for speedier property transactions
Minister says a digital home buying and selling process, like the one adopted in Norway, could prove beneficial in the UK
Other News
Planning delays hinder delivery of Build to Rent homes
New analysis shows 40% of BTR sites take at least a year to achieve planning consent, up from 7% a decade ago
Charity
The Conveyancing Foundation reopens applications for charity scheme
The Charity Grant Scheme is open to those undertaking a fundraising event for their chosen charity
Acquisitions
Well-known estate agency expands with acquisition of independent firm
The estate agency, which is nearing its 60th anniversary, continues to eye growth
Acquisitions
LSL completes significant acquisition
The purchase is being financed from LSL’s existing cash resource
Tech
New up-front information service launched in bid to cut transaction times
This latest move aims to cut property transaction timelines and as a result fall-throughs
Compliance
Compliance: Focus on the positives to create a more productive and profitable business
Property professionals generally want to speed up transactions
Events
Estate agency networking dinner returns
The monthly event, which is held in central London, will feature no suppliers, speeches, or sales pitches
Agency
Agents optimistic about the adoption of AI tools across property industry
How can agents use AI to their advantage?