Households could face huge hikes in council tax
Fresh proposals would clear the way for town halls to impose increases close to the rate of inflation, currently at 10.1%.
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Plans for ‘investments zones’ to be axed and replaced with ‘transformational’ housing-led projects
Whitehall insiders say levelling-up secretary Michael Gove wants revamped focus on urban regeneration.
Property industry bosses rank among the most hated in the UK
Property and construction rank highly on list of industries with the most unpopular bosses.
Tenants warned that ‘it can only be a matter of time’ before rents soar
The price of rent has not yet matched the increasing costs seen across other areas of life, says rental platform.
Which UK cities have the most homes listed per agent?
Market conditions are very much dictated by local influences and can differ drastically from one postcode to the next, let alone from city to city.
Sixth council takes legal action against government to stop migrants being housed in hotel
Six local authorities are taking legal action against the government.
Sheffield Hallam University to open new campus in London
The university will offer courses to up to 5,000 students at new £8bn town, significantly boosting demand for homes in the local area.
EYE NEWSFLASH: Harry Hill, founder of Countrywide and Rightmove, proposed as new chair of Purplebricks
Purplebricks shareholder Lecram Holdings Ltd has written to the board to requisition a general meeting where it will propose that Paul Pindar, chairman of the online agency, is removed.
Well-known franchise network expands presence following acquisition
Ex-marine Tom Cartwright will head up the new office.
Monthly property transactions fall by almost a quarter
New data shows that the UK property market is “grinding to a halt”.
Homeflow agrees deal to acquire lead management and automation business
Homeflow says the acquisition is designed to help agents generate, manage and convert more leads.
Purplebricks appoints new PR agency to revamp image
Purplebricks will look to adopt a fresh approach to PR.
Chancellor warned not to place greater financial burden on homeowners
Jeremy Hunt is planning a stealth raid on inheritance tax in the Autumn Statement as part of the government’s attempt to raise about £54bn through tax rises and spending cuts.
Fines for agents rise sharply
The estate agency sector is said to be moving in the right direction when it comes to anti-money laundering (AML) regulation despite the increase in the average AML fine issued to agents.
Buy-to-let climate leading to landlord sell-off, study shows
More than a quarter of buy-to-let landlords surveyed are planning to flee the market.
OnTheMarket gives agents access to reward platform via Vaboo partnership
This deal is intended to strengthen an agent’s appeal to prospective landlords and tenants.
First developer signs up to the New Homes Quality Code
A New Homes Ombudsman Service has been established, as well as a new code of practice – the New Homes Quality Code.
House prices along Elizabeth Line boosted by up to 100%, claims estate agency
The new tube line, which officially opened in May 2022, has helped to push up local property prices.
Government urged not to scrap top-down targets until a new planning system is in place
The Government has recommitted to its target of building 300,000 homes per year. But it has also promised to do more to give local communities control over the planning process.