Purplebricks investment brings Axel Springer ‘nothing but losses’
Article in the German press details the woes of Axel Springer’s investment in Purplebricks, which has seen its share price plunge by almost a third in the past month
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‘Borrowers may well breathe a sigh of relief’ as fixed mortgage rates fall
Mortgage lenders have been reducing rates on their mortgage products in recent weeks, despite the Bank of England’s decision to increase the base earlier this month
Property transactions edge higher – industry reaction
The data continues to show the distortive impact of last year’s stamp duty holiday.
Agents ‘should have clear policies and procedures’ that reassure tenants
Propertymark comments on issues raised in BBC Panorama’s Cost of Living: Can’t Afford My Home programme
Winkworth issues upbeat trading statement
The franchise network reports that market conditions remained strong in Q3 2022
Agents ‘altering their proposition to support landlords’
Significantly more letting agents are purchasing rent protection insurance, data shows.
Government urged to reform the rental market
The government should be doing more to ease the housing shortage and improve the quality of housing stock, says London-based firm.
Inheritance tax receipts rise 14% ahead of new freeze
Inheritance tax receipts reach £4.1bn in the months from April to October 2022 as the threshold is frozen for another five years.
Plans lodged for 1,000 new homes as part of major regeneration scheme
Momentous plans set to rejuvenate area for generations to come.
AML registrations on track for significant growth
A sharp rise in AML checks highlights just how busy the market has been this year
Scrap the ‘horror’ Bill of Rights Bill, Law Society warns
The Law Society is concerned that the bill contains several provisions that would create “legal confusion and uncertainty”.
Estate agents: Would you sacrifice conveyancing referral fees to speed up deals?
‘Unless something drastic is done soon, transaction times will get longer and longer’
Early signs that more high-value rental properties will come available
Top end rental growth driven by soaring tenant demand – but change may be under way
‘You’re fired!’ – agents tell why they had to let their client go
Bad behaviour leads agents to call time on doing business with dodgy customers
Ambitious duo completes southern acquisition
Expanding agency picks up another branch following owners’ retirement.
Stamp duty cuts incentivise downsizers more than first-time buyers
A survey by Anwyl Homes also revealed that people aged 25 to 34 are most likely to be tempted to take the plunge now
Students forced to turn to PRS due to shortage of beds in purpose-built accommodation
Research by Stripe Property Group has revealed a shortfall of nearly 1.5 million places in student-specific properties
Call for significantly more new homes north of the border
Scottish government is being urged to replicate the housebuilding commitment made by Westminster.
Majority of firms looking to change property requirements at lease end
A survey has found that only a third of businesses plan to retain their office ‘as is’
New tech launch to keep agents’ customers up to date
Web app for sellers, landlords, buyers and tenants claims it will free up time for agents