Compliance
Landlords told to ignore social media and sign up to licensing scheme
Some social media groups say just 15% of landlords have applied to the new licensing scheme so far
News
People
UKAA announces creation of new equality, diversity and inclusion committee
Expressions of interest in joining the eight-person committee are being sought from people who work in the sector
Finance
Major lenders expected to slash mortgage rates this week
Mortgage lenders are being forced to reduce borrowing rates in a bid to generate new business
Agency
Top ranked estate agencies based on customer satisfaction
The survey results highlight several key estate agencies that consistently perform well across multiple categories
Agency
Well-established estate agency expands with opening of fifth office
The estate agency will be celebrating its ten-year anniversary next year
Events
Do you have an appetite for an estate agency networking dinner?
The estate agent brothers behind the event say the EA Directors club was born out of an increased demand for collaboration and support within the industry
Politics
Labour’s Angela Rayner welcomed after being handed levelling-up brief
Angela Rayner takes over from Lisa Nandy as shadow housing secretary in Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour shadow cabinet reshuffle as MPs prepare for general election
Lettings
Tax incentives needed to encourage landlords to invest in PRS
Existing buy-to-let taxes are deterring many would-be landlords from investing in the sector
Agency
OnTheMarket extends radio advertising campaign during Premier League coverage
This season talkSPORT will deliver over 100 exclusive live commentaries of The Premier League
Lettings
Rental market remains ‘extremely hot’
Year-on-year averages for rental costs are significantly increased, fresh data shows
Acquisitions
NRLA completes acquisition and launches new digital platform
Fresh investment in new services by the National Residential Landlords Association has been announced
Politics
RICS granted observer status by United Nations for COP28
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has been granted observer status for this year's United Nations Climate Change Conference
Agency
Industry veterans Kenny Bruce and Harry Hill join new estate agency
Purplebricks founder Kenny Bruce and Harry Hill, founder of Countrywide and Rightmove, have landed new roles with fast-expanding estate agency
Other News
Property industry reacts to fall in UK house prices
The continued decline in house prices has not been met by an uptick in sales
People
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: HR director is latest appointment to Spicerhaart’s board; Gleeson Homes appoints group sales director; Midlands agency team bolstered by new appointments
Finance
Belvoir records positive half-year results across the board
In the six months that ended 30 June, the property franchise and financial services saw positive first half results in all revenue streams
Compliance
Two rogue landlords ordered to pay over £250,000 for planning breaches
The landlords initially have three months to settle their confiscation orders and risk a default prison sentence if they do not pay
People
The EA Masters People Awards return for 2023
EA Masters People Awards aim to recognise and honour those individuals who go above and beyond to set new standards in their roles
Agency
Estate agency recruiter launches financial services division
Daniel Clow brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role
Agency
Cash buyers drive sales in prime central London
Equity rich buyers at the top end of the market who are cushioned from rising borrowing costs are choosing to purchase property mortgage free which means that many deals are happening faster