Other News
Property industry delivers verdict on new UK house price data
Positive annual figure is welcomed but forecast uncertainty remains high given the current economic climate, Halifax warns
News
Finance
NatWest chair slammed over comments on first-time buyers
The senior banker has been pilloried for being “out of touch with reality” after controversial statement
Finance
Will spring budget see chancellor ‘throw kitchen sink’ at property?
Accountancy firm’s real estate specialist predicts a reduction in stamp duty or help for first-time buyers
Compliance
Agents advised to warn clients of energy efficiency scams
‘Unscrupulous individuals’ prepared to take advantage of the decarbonising agenda
People
Growing property consultancy announces senior appointment
New face brought on board to be the point of contact for ‘all things residential development’
Agency
New year sees thousands of discounted properties return to market
Sellers looking to tempt potential buyers with bargains, according to agency’s analysis
Charity
Charity urges property professionals to participate in wellbeing survey
The research aims to evaluate the stresses and strains within the sector and improve support
Agency
Rise in billionaires buying homes in London during 2023
Increase in sales has been driven by US, Gulf and Chinese buyers, according to research
Other News
Build to rent ‘outperforming market norm’
MD says single family housing BTR stood up well to the challenges of 2023
Agency
eXP UK launches model for high-street estate agencies to switch to using self-employed fee-earners
EYE asks if scheme reduces risk to estate agency businesses at the cost of increasing risk to individuals
Acquisitions
Group boosts south coast footprint with 10-office agency acquisition
Chief executive hails the sales and lettings business deal as "another major coup" for the company
Agency
Former Savills director joins growing lettings business as co-owner
New appointment “so excited” to move from employee to ownership after nearly 30 years in the industry
Lettings
Scottish government rent cap transition plans revealed
Propertymark has divulged the details for rent adjudication after being contacted by Holyrood minister Patrick Harvie
Finance
Bank of England mortgage approval figures offer encouragement
Economic convulsions of recent years appear to be behind us, says analyst
Compliance
Agents urged to heed GDPR guidance after breaches uncovered
Misunderstanding of the regulation within the housing sector has led to unnecessary disclosures
Lettings
Rents up, voids down – index charts highs and lows of PRS in 2023
MD tells the sector to buckle up for another year of "escalating demand and ongoing regulatory changes"
Charity
Agents Giving issues rallying call to help the homeless
There is still time to collect and donate to support the charity's Winter Warmth campaign
Agency
Agency celebrates centenary year with range of initiatives
Managing director expresses his delight at the 14-branch business reaching its 100-year milestone
Other News
Rightmove reports record-breaking Boxing Day figures
Boost in activity from buyers and sellers hailed as a positive sign for 2024
Law
Lettings agent pleads guilty to eight counts of fraud
Charges brought following landlord complaints and prosecution by council’s trading standards