What 45 years in estate agency has taught me
Stephen Shipperley, Connells Group chairman, reflects on a long and successful career.
News Archive
Well-established estate agency opens in Berkshire
The new branch is the sixth owned by the existing owners.
The silver bullet of sales progression problems is here – oh hang on…
The fundamental problem with the property sales process is most law firms don’t have a consistent set of checklists.
Estate agency welcomes end to stamp duty cuts which ‘should never have been made’
What is it that we are trying to achieve by continuing stamp duty breaks?
I’m an Estate Agent Get Me Out of Here
The estate agency’s workplace competition has seen employees face stomach-churning challenges and public votes
Agents with historical banking disputes have three months left to act
Eligible SMEs with long-standing banking complaints must register their case with the BBRS before the historical scheme closes on 14 February 2023.
Housing boss sacked after death of Awaab Ishak due to mould exposure
Gareth Swarbrick, who on Thursday issued statement refusing to resign, was fired on Saturday by the board of Rochdale Boroughwide Housing.
Estate agent hopes to top Christmas chart with charity World Cup song
Marco Helliwell, AKA The Half Timers, of Barnard Marcus, is donating 100% of profits from sales to FareShare
Propertymark Qualifications introduces remote invigilation
Propertymark Qualifications’ are available across the UK.
New HMO planning restrictions approved
The new HMO measures have been brought in following a public consultation.
Independent inventories are key to trouble-free tenancies, agents told
The Association of Independent Inventory Clerks says bitter court disputes can be avoided through an unbiased process
Young people relying on inheritance to buy property, study finds
A significant proportion of people aged under 35 will not be able to get on the property ladder without an inheritance windfall, new research has found.
Build to Rent offers plenty of room for growth
BTR has rapidly established itself as an important and growing part of the housing market.
Scottish secretary responds to chancellor’s Autumn Statement
As a result of the tax and spending decisions announced last week, the Scottish government will receive around an additional £1.5bn over 2023-24 and 2024-25.
Autumn Statement 2022: What it means for the UK’s housing market
The cut to the capital gains tax exemption is a further disincentive for landlords but, like other announcements in the Autumn Statement, it could’ve been worse.
Get ready for the rough ride ahead
Paul Smith says that he recognises that there is nothing more worrying than when the housing market teeters on a precipice, fuelled by events you are powerless to do anything about.
Current market ‘in complete contrast’ to 2008 financial crisis
Damon Bullimore, founder of BriefYourMarket, insists rising interest rates signal a return to normal rather than crisis
Buyer wins £20,000 stamp duty refund after epic HMRC battle
A tax tribunal has ended the seven-year case that saw HMRC hit the purchaser with a hefty bill
Housing market starting to improve for buyers, agents say
The latest Housing Insight report reveals a drop in viewings, new instructions, sales agreed and new rental applicants
Business rates package welcomed by industry but major reform still needed
Measures worth £13.6bn over the next five years have been announced to help businesses transition after revaluation