Agency
Landlords are switching to short-lets from long-term rentals, new data suggests
With many ways to advertise and let property to rent agents need to be aware of what is happening within portfolios
News
Acquisitions
Dexters set to acquire major London rival with 60 offices
EYE exclusive: Dexters is on the verge of adding 60 offices across the capital to its portfolio as the ongoing expansion of the estate agency group continues
Acquisitions
Leaders Romans Group agrees deal to buy 31-branch estate agency giant
Exclusive: EYE understands that LRG has concluded negotiations to acquire a huge sales and lettings agency operating across London
Acquisitions
Franchisee completes on third acquisition in first year of trading
Fast-growing franchisee has doubled the size of his agency business with this purchase
Agency
Estate agency chief urges chancellor to do more to support housing market
The Autumn Statement should be a vital set of announcements that will set the tone for 2024, while the government must aim to ease the 'horrific' housing shortage in the UK
Agency
Connells introduces rent-to-buy scheme to help sell more homes
The estate agency says the rent-to-buy offering is similar to a personal contract purchase plan for vehicles, as the scheme allows consumers to enjoy the property for up to two years before buying
Law
Plans for abolishing section 21 evictions welcomed at Renters (Reform) Bill Committee stage
The proposals for a ban on section 21 evictions and for a new property portal are positive, the cross-party committee was told yesterday
Acquisitions
Davis Tate targets ‘super hubs’ following branch closures
Southern Homemove has closed five Davis Tate branches, just six months after acquiring the business from LSL
Lettings
Rental reforms will fail without improvements to courts, MPs told
With the market continuing to face widespread instability, the government simply can’t afford to ignore the need for court reform, says Ben Beadle, chief executive of the NRLA
Compliance
Short-term letting platforms sign landmark data sharing agreement with ONS
The cross-platform initiative was coordinated by the Short Term Accommodation Association (STAA) to establish a post-Brexit data sharing agreement in the UK
Agency
EYE NEWSFLASH: Davis Tate confirms significant branch closures
Southern Homemove, which purchased the franchises from LSL for the offices currently run by Goodfellows, Hawes & Co, Lauristons and Davis Tate, has closed key branches
Acquisitions
Well-known estate agency acquires rival firm
The acquisition sees the now former owners of the well-established estate agency retire
Agency
‘Agencies will go to the wall’ if they do not change tack
Lots of estate agents do not have a grasp on how to conduct their business properly, says agency owner
Agency
Well-established estate agency unveils rebrand and new name
The estate agency, which opened in 2006, has changed its name
Other News
The housing market is booming – if you know where to look
Residential property prices in some parts of Britain have continued to increase strongly over the past year
People
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Knight Frank bolsters prime lettings offering; Eddisons announces director appointment; Directorate change at Crest Nicholson
Agency
Are estate agents jobs safe from the AI takeover?
Elon Musk recently examined that in future AI will create a situation where no job is needed
Compliance
Council defends £43,000 licensing fee for landlord
"It's just crazy," landlord tells the press in response to the council's decision to charge him £43,000 for licensable dwellings
Compliance
Landlord ordered to pay huge fine for unsafe HMO
The fine is believed to be one of the highest ever given for an illegal HMO offence
Politics
Renters Reform Bill enters crucial Committee stage
The committee stage of the Renters’ Reform Bill will start today