Agency
Do we really need a group like Women in Estate Agency?
Women in Estate Agency recently announced that it will be hosting its second conference in March next year
News
Agency
Belvoir Group launches leadership programme for franchisees
CEO Dorian Gonsalves says the business is fully committed to enhancing the Belvoir Group Training Academy and providing top quality training to all of its franchisees
Agency
Winkworth in talent drive to expand franchise network
Winkworth says best-in-class talented, entrepreneurial individuals will receive performance-related shares in the business
Finance
Rental prices offer plenty of room for growth next year before hitting ‘affordability ceiling’
Savills forecast another significant increase in the average rent in 2024
Lettings
Estate agency calls for Landlords Reform Bill to safeguard BTL investors
In support of the call for a Landlords Reform Bill, numerous landlords have highlighted the urgent need for reform
Finance
UK mortgage approvals hit three-month high
The data released on Wednesday suggests an easing in the housing downturn
Law
Nutrient neutrality laws preventing 150,000 new homes being delivered, warns HBF
Since June 2019 Natural England has issued advice to 74 local planning authorities preventing them from granting planning consent for new homes unless nutrient neutrality could be achieved
Agency
‘I feel like I’m working to pay Rightmove’, says disgruntled agent
Estate agency boss fed up with high Rightmove fees says the only way for agents to win is to unite and stop listing properties on the portal
Politics
Government launches pilot projects to improve digital homebuying
The government is developing a package of reforms to the home buying and selling process
Law
Is it time for conveyancers to increase their fees?
Many conveyancers are said to be itching to increase their prices but remain worried about the impact
Compliance
Estate agents urged to act now to prevent cyber attacks
Recent incidents of cyber attacks impacting conveyance and law firms that have brought thousands of property transactions to a standstill
Lettings
New rent protection feature to make it easier for agents to offer insurance
The service is designed to make it easier for landlords to access rent protection insurance cover as well as unlock a new revenue stream for agents
Agency
Alto integrates with Bridge AI to provide time-saving solution
Estate agencies are being encouraged to optimise AI within their operations
Acquisitions
Influential investor group backs CoStar’s £99m OnTheMarket takeover
Subject to obtaining the approval of OTM shareholders, the takeover is expected to become effective on 12 December 2023
Lettings
Downsizing trend as more families forced to rent smaller homes
Fundamentally, the problem is that landlords are exiting the market when demand for rental properties continues to rise
Agency
New deal offers Belvoir franchisees access to private rental licensing data
Partnership aims to help agents avoid thousands of pounds in fines
Other News
Agents told to prepare for impact of seasonal storms
With severe weather on the way, agents are told to get ready now
Other News
Property industry reacts to Zoopla House Price Index
Sentiment among buyers and sellers has been dented repeatedly over the last 18 months, with the mini-Budget and stubbornly-high inflation keeping upwards pressure on mortgage rates
Acquisitions
Well-known estate agency acquires local rival
Existing owner forced to retire after 35 years due to ongoing health issues