Agency
OPINION: Why estate agents should help the market fall
An estate agent’s objective should not necessarily be to secure the highest price, says renowned agency trainer
News
Agency
Is Foxtons’ ‘expansion strategy’ still on track following branch closure?
Local buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants seeking an in-person service with Foxtons are being advised to visit a branch located eight miles away
Acquisitions
Directors successfully complete management buyout at property firm
The new owners have exciting plans for growth
Agency
Major new deal agreed to provide agents with hosted telephony service
The simplified telephony communications means agents can access key information about a caller, allowing them to provide a tailored service and maximise opportunities
Other News
‘Home Alone’ display brings Christmas cheer and nostalgia to high street
Estate agency boss tells sellers, don't sell your 'home alone'!
Compliance
NTSELAT and Rightmove to offer new course for agents to help compliance with CPRs
Emma Cooke, policy and information manager, and Alison Farrar, operations manager at National Trading Standards Estate and Lettings Agency Team (NTSELAT) will lead the course
Events
Propertymark announces 2024 regional conference dates
The trade body will host events across 19 regional locations next year
Agency
eXp UK dismisses estate agent for abusing position and misleading clients
The estate agent, who operated under the eXp UK brand, created fake visits and feedback, false offers for properties, and failed to pass on offers to vendors
Other News
Property industry reaction to Autumn Statement
Property professionals reflect on a lack of housing announcements in Jeremy Hunt's speech
Agency
For many estate agents, 2024 is a make-or-break year
You can only predict by having the best estimation as to what will happen in the economy and the main drivers around it in policy so forecasts are always open to disruption, says Lucian Cook
Finance
OBR forecasts UK house prices to fall 7.6% by end of 2024
According to the OBR, residential property prices are expected to increase marginally by 0.9% in 2023
Law
Is the landlord right to claim rent arrears for failure to serve proper notice?
To support the landlord’s claim, a tenancy agreement and a rent statement were provided as evidence
People
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: UK Sotheby’s International Realty appoints new MD; Savills promotes director; Surveyor joins Fisher German's residential development team
Agency
Shaking up the market, how estate agents can grow their credibility quickly
Watch it here first! How can agents build credibility rapidly, further their careers, and branch out to develop their own business, whilst maintaining integrity?
Law
Are you familiar with government’s leasehold reform plans?
Leasehold issues have remained firmly in the news, and the recent King’s Speech has provided an important indication of the government’s focus for the next phase of leasehold reform
Agency
Estate agency group receives honour from Ministry of Defence
The estate agency group has officially been awarded the MoD’s Silver Award in their Employer Recognition Scheme
Law
More than 800,000 private renters at risk of eviction via Section 21 this winter
New research from Shelter shows 814,000 private renters in England, equivalent to one in 10, are at risk of losing their homes through Section 21 evictions this winter
Acquisitions
Fast-expanding estate agency completes double acquisition
The estate agency group is undertaking a major programme of expansion across the UK
Agency
Estate agency to disappear from high street and become online only
One door closes and another (virtual one) opens - offering cheaper fees
Finance
Will stamp duty be cut in the Autumn Statement?
There is growing rumours of changes to property tax in today's Autumn Statement