Government’s energy efficiency plans are ‘dead in the water’
Lack of clarity is playing a major part in holding back investment in buy-to-let – claim
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Build to Rent tipped as solution to affordability crisis
Suburban BTR will ease problems but government support is also needed, says Leaders Romans Group
New partnership aims to reduce burden of compliance for Knight Frank
The integration enables automated licensing checks
Latest data hints at prime London market movement in 2023
Residential and rental figures hold clues to how the capital will fare over the next year, according to Knight Frank
Survey shows high volume of noise complaints among residents
‘Neighbours talking loudly’ ranks high on the list of offences revealed by study
Well-established property professionals launch new estate agency
Well-known pair have set-up a new estate agency
Property transactions edge higher
New data provides interesting insight into what is happening in the housing market
Most vendors ‘sell at a profit’ despite dip in house prices
Double-digit house price growth in 2022 has meant that homeowners cashing in have made record gains
Homeowners hit by rising mortgage costs
Some lenders have cut mortgage rates in recent days as the housing market slows, but they nonetheless remain at significantly higher levels than a year ago
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Propertymark beefs up compliance team; Wates chairman to be replaced; Property finance specialist expands team; MJ Gleeson’s directorate update
Estate agent issues apology after TV appearance sparks angry backlash
The estate agent received criticism after appearing on GB News
Interest rates could hit 4.75% this year
The next Bank of England announcement regarding interest rates will be made on Thursday 2nd February 2023
Top social media tips for estate agents
Tiktok, Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook content can be optimised to increase engagement and offer key content ideas to reach new potential customers
Trade bodies unveil new version of LPE1 conveyancing form
This is the fourth version of the LPE1 form and includes a number of additional questions
Award for letting agency providing homes for people on low incomes
Agency recognised for transforming empty homes and housing people on low incomes
Homebuyers face less competition as house prices continue to fall
Halifax has just released its latest House Price Index
Tenants should brace themselves for soaring rents, letting agents warn
The increasing burden on landlords is now starting to have a real impact on the availability of rental stock in the private sector
UK house prices forecast to fall in 2023
Various reports suggest that homeowners will lose a chunk of their property’s value this year
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Spicerhaart appoints estate agency director; Former Purplebricks national sales director joins market disrupter; Experienced property professional joins DLUHC