Consultation launched on introducing a new Decent Homes Standard to the PRS
New standards for rented homes under consideration, which would mean landlords are legally bound to make sure their property meets a reasonable condition.
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Video and express appraisals among OTM’s new key features
The latest phase of updates comes eight months after OnTheMarket relaunched its website.
The rental market is booming and ‘shows no immediate signs of slowing down’
It has been another hectic month for the rental market.
Estate agents drive growth in anti-money laundering registrations
Estate agents are proving to be the most proactive professionals when it comes to tightening the net against money laundering within UK business.
Register of overseas entities – what estate and lettings agents should know
The introduction of the register could have a significant impact on the UK property market.
Landlord insurance payouts remain broadly unchanged despite hike in claims
The pandemic was an incredibly difficult time for everyone, not least landlords and tenants.
EYE NEWSFLASH: Leaders Roman Group acquires The Acorn Group
This is LRG’s largest acquisition to date and one of the largest acquisitions completed in the property industry in recent years.
Fury and backlash: Zoopla advise vendors on the best ways to drive down estate agency fees
Property industry in angry backlash at Zoopla as the portal offers expert top tips on the best ways to reduce estate agency fees, with a view to achieving ‘a fee that is as close to 1% as possible’.
Another Keller Williams market centre closes with several others set to shut
It is rumoured that several of the remaining market centres as recruited by KW UK CEO, Ben Taylor, are also close to shutting shop due to their lack of profitability.
A housing crash is not now inevitable
Recent growth in residential property prices do not indicate a potential market crash, says estate agent.
Estate agents are potentially breaching data compliance regulations
UK estate agents hold thousands of duplicate database records per branch, it is claimed.
Connells launches shared ownership hub
Connells says that the shared ownership hub will be a great source of information for potential clients researching the scheme.
Trade body seeks industry views on conveyancing process
The survey results will be used to support The Conveyancing Association’s work, specifically in the area of digital conveyancing and other workstreams such as the provision of material information.
Prospective purchasers who are renting move quickly to buy as supply improves
Buyers and sellers are rushing to complete their business ahead of an increasingly challenging economic picture, with many purchasers looking to lock-in mortgage deals.
Utility technology platform offers to fix energy payments for 12 months
The fixed price option is completely optional and down to the individual consumer.
House prices are starting to fall – new figures show
Many regions are now seeing property prices firmly starting to drop.
The Lomond Group completes yet another acquisition
Lomond Group, which is backed by the private equity firm LDC, has been on a huge buying spree.
TV property presenter reveals cancer diagnosis
The property commentator is expected to undergo surgery and radiotherapy.
Periodic tenancies likely to result in a mass exodus of private landlords
Fewer homes may be available to renters if reform of the private rented sector does not equally consider the rights and needs of letting agents and their landlords with those of tenants.
The case for a business plan
An overwhelming number of estate agencies still do not have business plans. Here’s why I believe they should, and my opinion of key areas that set great businesses apart from the rest.