Politics
Property industry responds after Gove officially waters down housing targets
Housing secretary pledges to clampdown on councils “gaming the system” as he unveils long-awaited National Planning Policy Framework
News
Agency
Rightmove aims to build a slam dunk ad strategy starting on Boxing Day
The multi-million pound, multi-channel campaign will continue throughout the first quarter of 2024, leading up to the spring selling season
Politics
Michael Gove unveils long awaited NPPF, pledging to boost housebuilding
Abolishing greenfield allocation and vowing to crackdown on planning delays are among the measures put forward by the housing secretary as part of the government’s new NPPF
Charity
Estate agency launches Christmas gift appeal
Generous estate agency wants to ensure disadvantaged children receive a gift on Christmas morning this year
Agency
New AI property marketing assistant launched for estate agents
The PropTech prover is offering two new products as part of their SaaS: Auto-generated AI property descriptions and automated EPC lookups
Politics
Scottish government slammed for cutting housing budget
The Scottish budget viewed as a missed opportunity to address some of the key issues affecting the housing sector in Scotland
Lettings
Rents set to rise on the back of higher mortgage payments warn landlords
The NRLA calls on the government to support the sector by scrapping tax hikes which have cut the supply of homes to rent and led to rising rents
Agency
Moneypenny partners with Street to boost estate agency leads
The integration means that all viewing and valuation leads can be recorded in one place from the outset
Agency
Half of sellers would recommend using their estate agent, new data shows
New research offers key insights to help estate agents tailor their services
Agency
Estate agent’s tribute to Love Actually dance scene proves a social media hit
Estate agent channels his inner Hugh Grant, recreating the iconic Girls Aloud "Jump (For My Love) dance scene
Agency
Agents urged to act now ahead of ‘predicted surge in EICRs’
Regulations around electrical safety in properties are strict, and with fines of up to £5,000 for a first offence or £30,000 for multiple breaches
Lettings
Busiest rental market in 2023 revealed
The supply-demand imbalance has narrowed this year, and the early signs of further improvement are promising heading into 2024
Politics
Planning consent for new homes falls sharply, with completions set to hit decade-low in 2024
The number of homes granted planning consent across England in Q3 2023 falls sharply, with housebuilders attributing the decline to 'years of anti-growth policy and rhetoric'
People
LSL Property Services chair acquires £400,000 in shares
David Barral, non-executive chair, purchased 179,176 ordinary shares of 0.2p at an average price of £2.221 per share
Law
Propertymark urges MPs to change the County Courts system
There are many areas that need developing if the County Courts are to be improved
Finance
More lenders to offer mortgages on properties affected by building safety issues
Virgin Money, TSB and Skipton Building Society have added their names to a statement already signed by six major lenders
Lettings
Surge in renters on high salaries being asked to provide guarantors
Higher rate of guarantor requests is now the norm
Law
Furious landlord filmed using a chainsaw to cut through door to evict tenant
Landlord took to X, formerly Twitter, to explain why he pulled out a chainsaw on a tenant - watch now!
Law
Agency could be struck off after losing legal battle
The agency could even be reported to the police
