Politics
MPs urged to resurrect Help to Buy before the next general election
Politicians are being waned that at present, there is a real danger of a generation of young people being denied accessible home buying opportunities
News
Other News
Property buyers told to ‘Get Ahead of the Game’ as part of new campaign
The campaign includes messaging around accessing the ‘need-to-know' property information published online
Events
Nominations invited for Propertymark Qualifications Awards
This year's event, which will take place at the London Stadium, will be an opportunity to connect with influencers from across the sector
Agency
EYE NEWSFLASH: Staff at Douglas Allen face job losses with six branches set to close next week
Redundancy consultations under way at Arun Estates, which owns Douglas Allen, as estate agency reveals strategic change in East London amid tough market conditions
Law
Disgruntled vendor who threatened estate agents with a knife is sentenced
The man angrily showed up at the estate agency office with a knife following a disagreement over the valuation of his flat, including a proposed price reduction
Agency
Buyers ‘losing credibility with agents’ after ‘submitting unrealistic offers’
Some purchasers are entering the market 'thinking they hold all the cards'
Law
Was the landlord right to claim for replacement of oil at the end of the tenancy?
This month’s case looks at a claim made by the landlord against the tenants’ deposit for re-filling of an oil tank at the end of the tenancy
Acquisitions
UK Sotheby’s International Realty expands London presence with new office
Following the recent acquisition of the business, UK Sotheby’s International Realty has opened the first of three new flagship locations in the capital
Agency
Zoopla says agency customer support has improved thanks to key decision
The property portal made a significant change earlier this year in a bid to improve the user experience for those using the platform
Acquisitions
John Lewis faces ‘extreme challenge’ over property projects profitability
John Lewis faces “extreme challenges” in making a profit on its flagship housing scheme, its advisers have warned
Agency
Estate agency network launches masterclass on enhancing revenue strategies
The estate agency wants to share ideas on maximising fees and boosting additional revenue
Compliance
Sharp spike in mortgage fraud, while rental scams also on the rise
Mortgage fraud and rental fraud are said to be rife and cases are increasing
Agency
Winkworth see profit and revenue fall as homebuyers delay completions
The estate agency group says the H1 results reflect a slower sales market but ongoing strength in lettings
People
Tributes paid to estate agent who ‘absolutely loved’ his job
The popular estate agent entered the industry at just 17 years old
Agency
Estate agency celebrates 10-year anniversary with opening of third office
The estate agency opened the new office this week
People
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Knight Frank hires diversity chief; New chair appointed at Women in Residential Property; Planning Inspectorate non-executive directors named
Politics
Autumn Statement 2023 date confirmed
The OBR has been commissioned to prepare an economic and fiscal forecast to be presented to parliament alongside the chancellor's Autumn Statement
Events
Former England footballer to headline property exhibition
The ex-Premier league football player has a keen interest in property
Charity
Catfest raises an incredible £74,300 for cancer charity – with help from generous estate agency friends
Lots of property industry professionals attended the sixth Catfest, but significantly it was the first one without Julian’s wife, Cat, who lost her life to cancer in October last year
Lettings
Rents hit all-time high in August
The data shows that every region in the country saw a hike in rents in July