Law
Council pays landlord to halt a legal eviction amid lack of social housing
The agreement involves the landlord continuing to provide the accommodation, with the council taking over responsibility for the payment of the rent
News
Lettings
How clean is clean enough at the end of a tenancy?
Most of the problems raised with TDS involve more than one issue, with cleaning and damage the most common areas of dispute
Tech
Alto reveals new ways for agents to keep track of its latest product developments
New updates and features are being released daily
Agency
Estate agents feel underpaid and seek big pay rise opportunities elsewhere
Aside from higher pay, most agents also want greater benefits and perks
Law
Renters Reform Bill to cost letting agents millions, analysis shows
Let-only agencies will be concerned about potentially losing income because of the Renter’s Reform Bill
Acquisitions
Well-known franchisee adds fourth estate agency to portfolio after completing acquisition
The estate agent became a franchisee in 2014
Agency
Nested expands into Scotland with ex-Keller Williams agent at the helm
The self-employed estate agency is growing rapidly since announcing its partnership model earlier this year
People
Purplebricks strengthens board with business restructuring specialist
The new owner of Purplebricks has appointed a restructuring specialist to its board of directors
People
Estate agency owner’s tale of strength, support, and hope
In a candid and emotional interview, estate agent Sanjay Gandhi opens up about his life-changing journey since being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer
Charity
Catfest is back as cancer fundraiser looks to beat previous record
Renowned industry trainer and EYE contributor Julian O’Dell is hosting his extraordinary annual fundraiser event Catfest, named after his wife Cat whose 12-year cancer journey ended last year
Finance
Buy-to-let landlords left with ‘no alternative’ but to hike rents
A number of private landlords are being forced to increase rents to cover their outgoings
Compliance
Over half of homes in the PRS need upgrading to meet proposed regulations
The government appears to acknowledge that its target is too ambitious
Politics
Property industry reacts to Michael Gove’s plans to build more new homes
Ever since Margaret Thatcher declared her belief in a ‘property-owning democracy’ and introduced Right to Buy in 1980, the UK has been a nation obsessed with the idea of homeownership
Other News
Lucky escape as car crashes into front of estate agency branch
Estate agency owner says, "it was lucky no one was looking in the window when it happened, as they would have had their legs chopped off"
Politics
Government unveils ‘long-term plan for housing’ – full details
The PM and housing secretary have set out further plans for regeneration, inner-city densification and new housing delivery
People
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Marsh & Parsons’ regional director joins Hat and Home; Knight Frank appoints new head of lettings; Octagon names new group operations director
Compliance
Homes with gas boilers could be banned from being sold under government plans
Heat pumps cost around £10,000, four times as much as the £2,500 needed to install new fossil fuel boilers
Law
BTL landlords must register for a license under new scheme
Landlords who fail to meet licence conditions may get a criminal conviction and an unlimited fine, or be issued with a financial penalty of up to £30,000 for each condition breached
People
RICS appoints new board following mass walkout
The RICS has announced the appointment of Nigel Clarke as new interim chair of its SRB plus five new board members following the mass walkout of the original board last month
Other News
Demand for homes in British coastal towns hots up
While Europe endures record temperatures, coastal towns in Britain remain hot favourites with home buyers