Other News
Delays causing anguish among home sellers
Survey lifts the lid on frustration with laborious processes and fall-throughs
News
Finance
More mortgage ‘misery’ as rising rates likened to ‘rolling financial thunder’
Mortgage borrowing rates are at their highest level since Liz Truss’s disastrous mini-Budget last year
Acquisitions
OPINION: UK estate agency models – variety will prevail
The recent acquisition of Purplebricks by Strike and the apparent decline of Keller Williams in the UK might raise questions about the future of the so-called ‘new’ estate agency models
Lettings
Rental supply crisis going from ‘bad to disastrous’
The buy-to-let market is contracting as landlords exit the sector
People
Comings & Goings
Tom Carter joins OnTheMarket as chief financial officer; Rendells announces associate partner; Ex-Foxtons manager joins Harding Green
Compliance
Thousands of rental adverts say no to children or pets, BBC finds
About one in six letting agents in the Zoopla listings analysed were advertising properties that explicitly banned tenants with pets
Agency
Peter Rollings goes OnTheRecord to discuss current state of estate agency
In the latest episode of OnTheMarket’s OnTheRecord podcast, the property portal’s CEO, Jason Tebb, is joined by Peter Rollings
Lettings
Renters protest against ‘rampant profiteering’ outside landlord show
While those protesting outside demanded rent freezes, buy-to-let investors inside the venue shared tips and advice on how to maximise returns from the private rented sector
Agency
OneDome Group launches ‘pay your mortgage for a year’ competition
UK estate agents are being invited to join the campaign, as part of new marketing strategy, in a bid to generate more business for the company
Agency
Propertymark members offered chance to sell charity land
Propertymark agents have the chance to expand their property services with the sale of charity land
Agency
‘End of an era’ as well-known estate agency to close following death of owner
A well-established estate agency has announced the permanent closure of the 56-year-old company following the death of its owner
Acquisitions
Well-established franchisee completes acquisition of independent estate agency
The estate agency has been rebranded following the completion of the deal
Agency
The Relocation Agent Network Awards: And the winners are…
RAN recognises and honours exceptional agents from across the country who consistently deliver top-quality service
People
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Connells Group names new lettings operations director; Redbrik Group strengthens senior management team; Berkeley announces directorate changes
Lettings
What landlord exodus? High tenant demand encourages a rise in confidence
Rather than lots of landlords exiting the buy-to-let market as some commentators have suggested, new data shows investors are still seizing the opportunities available
Agency
Estate agency names winner of golden board competition
The winner found nine golden estate agent boards
Charity
Property bosses pack a punch to raise £150k for charity
Organiser says the success of the event is a testament to the unwavering commitment and passion of everyone involved
Other News
Demand for new build homes falls as housing market continues to slow
There has been a notable drop in the number of new build homes listed for sale across Britain that have sold
Politics
‘Lame’ planning processes ‘failing’ to deliver much-needed affordable housing
Council planning processes labelled difficult to understand and lacking transparency by majority of those questioned in damning survey
Other News
Property industry reacts to latest house price data
For those looking to sell, current market conditions are a tad hit and miss