Lettings
Appeal to Chancellor over banks closing letting agents’ undesignated client accounts
Propertymark appeals to the Chancellor to take action
News
Tech
Data shows how long it is taking to get a property under offer
Figures from Connells Group show the market was the slowest July for a decade
Other News
Crazy Rich Agents – awful, and awfully watchable
"I'm fascinated. It's basically egomaniacs, greed and bullsh*t. But yeh, I'm fascinated."
Lettings
Prime central London prices fall but lettings supply improves – Knight Frank
The legacy of the pandemic is evident in the latest data from leading agency
Agency
OnTheMarket now allows agents to promote their own revenue-generating partnerships
Product gives agents more of a say over what appears on their listings
Finance
Changes in the mortgage market will hit profits – LSL
"Notwithstanding the near-term challenges the Board remains confident about the Group's medium-term prospects."
Other News
Darlington FC scores sponsorship from estate agency group
Firm back club's efforts for promotion bid
Politics
Opinion – Hold your nerve and carry on
It’s now or never if the Tories want to have any chance of holding on to power
Lettings
Every UK region had rental price increases in July – Homelet Index
"We’re edging closer and closer to a situation in which a large portion of potential tenants are simply unable to live"
Agency
Keller Williams breakaway group launch new self-employed agency brand
"The three areas of difference that The Estate Agency will focus on are support, marketing and tech"
Agency
Freedom of Information request by London estate agency reveals extent of Russian interest in UK property
“...It's clear that Russian appetites for UK real estate have been largely unwavering.”
Compliance
High-rise problems blighting property sales
Does a property have the protection of the provisions of the Building Safety Act?
Other News
First-time buyers turning their backs on London – Hamptons
85% of London leavers move to a more affordable area, and save £357m in annual mortgage payments
Finance
Revealed: Eye-watering mortgage broking revenues
Financial Conduct Authority report sheds light on broker earnings
Charity
Special school helped by kind-hearted estate agents
Furniture donation helps create a welcoming and safe environment for students
People
NEWSFLASH: Ben Taylor steps aside from CEO role at Keller Williams UK
Change at Keller Williams UK will see, "focus on driving forward strategic wider developments"
Agency
NEWSFLASH: Purplebricks’ new owner close to finalising job cuts
Around 100 jobs to go in bid to improve financial performance
Finance
Bank of England raises interest rate to 5.25% – industry reaction
The last 14 years of ultra-low rates will increasingly be seen as the exception rather than the rule
Agency
Rightmove and Propertymark announce partnership
Tie-up will provide agents with the latest local market data and easier access to training at events across Great Britain.