Finance
BTL landlords forced to sell up ‘as it’s the most financially viable option’
With more of the population being unable to afford to buy their own home, the UK’s dependency on the rental market is more so than ever
News
Events
The Digital Conveyancing Summit – not for estate agents?
Event will explore the most interesting topics that are making a real difference in conveyancing
Agency
Police investigate agency after receiving reports of missing money
The agency, which manages more than 2,000 properties, ceased trading this week
Other News
What’s happening in the UK property market this week?
What is the current state of play in the residential property sector?
Agency
Estate agents urged to explore alternative revenue streams
Estate agents across the UK are presented with an opportunity to tap into additional revenue avenues and maximise the potential of their databases
Politics
‘The government can no longer ignore the housing crisis’ – HBF
Politicians told to step up and provide the leadership needed to boost the supply of much-needed new housing
Compliance
Local authority wants new additional licensing after handing £200k of fines to landlords
Landlords in the local area who have failed to license their houses in multiple occupation (HMO) have been issued with fines amounting to £207,500 to date
Finance
Unsold! Surge in homes listed for sale at auction but seller expectations too high
The latest property auction figures show that the number of lots offered in August 2023 saw a substantial increase of 47.9% compared to the same period last year
Law
New partnership to help renters get refunds from law-breaking landlords
Landlords could be forced pay a refund of up to 12 months’ rent for falling foul of the rules
Other News
Estate agents told it’s time to ‘get on your bike’
The Great Property Cycle! Agents can ride their road bike, mountain bike, static bike, outdoors, in the gym or in front of the TV
Politics
Propertymark backs delays to the government’s net zero policies
Propertymark says the rules and requirements must be realistic and achievable for the sector
Finance
Property industry reacts to Bank of England’s decision to freeze interest rates
UK interest rates have been left unchanged at 5.25% by the Bank of England
Agency
The game-changing power of a positive mindset in estate agency
Having a positive mindset can make all the difference to your day
Agency
Agency fined over failure to license property
An independent letting agency has been ordered to pay more than £10,000 in fines and costs after it was caught managing a property without a licence
Agency
eXp UK launches ‘Teams’ as ‘next step in the evolution of the self-employed model’
New initiative designed to help agents expand their business, enabling the team leader to receive a suggested 25% of the commission generated by the agents in their ‘Team’
Agency
Property industry reacts to latest house price data
Agents say the housing market is proving to be more resilient than expected, as buyers adapt to higher lending rates and many sellers price their properties accordingly
Compliance
Advertising watchdog says advert failed to protect homebuyers
The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled that an ad on the London Underground breached rules intended to protect consumers
Agency
Estate agency group launches financial services arm
Estate agency group will provide advice on a wide range of products, including mortgages and insurance policies
Law
Conveyancing body launches new digital guidance to speed up transactions
The protocol is designed to help firms make the most of the digital technology available and the greater use of upfront information
Finance
Bets on interest rate hike today slashed after surprise inflation fall
Bank of England expected to hold rates at 5.25% today after latest consumer price data was released yesterday