Agency
Agency’s analysis points to positive property trends
Report shows overall increase in instructions per branch, applicants, exchanges, valuations and viewings
News
Law
Renters in London set to be worst hit by government’s rule change, study suggests
It is estimated that up to 1.9 million bedrooms of the capital’s rental properties could be unfit to let by 2028
Politics
UK government urged to increase housing benefit in the face of rising rents
Local Housing Allowance (LHA) is linked to market rents as they were in 2019
Law
Property litigation lawyer issues rights of way warning following court ruling
A property lawyer has highlighted the need to check rights of way and restrictive covenants connected to land
Agency
Top tips on how estate agents can get more property listings
Part 1: Want or need more listings? Then here is a series of videos, starting with how the Rightmove Price Comparison Report can help agents generate more leads
Other News
Empty car crashes through estate agency window
Onlookers said the car was parked and empty when it rolled down a hill
Lettings
Gap left by retiring landlords could be difficult to fill
Hamptons data reveals the changing dynamics of the buy-to-let market
Compliance
Landlord confusion over EPC plans causes concern
Survey finds proposed government regulation is often mistaken for guidance
Agency
Agency questions need for proposed Section 21 evictions abolition
Controversial government measure has been put under the microscope by the property services specialist
Compliance
BTL landlord ordered to pay £23k for unlicensed HMO
A rogue landlord has been fined for letting a HMO without the necessary license
Finance
More homes under the hammer predicted
Auctions expected to rise with mortgage defaults surging
Finance
BTR investment exceeds £1.1bn in Q1 as rental demand soars
The BTR sector has recorded a significant uptick in activity, particularly across both regional cities and in new territories such as single family housing
Other News
Super-rich now favour new builds
Research indicates a shift away from properties on the secondary market
Compliance
Property professionals welcome RICS’ latest cladding guidance
The cladding issue has been prominent across the housing and mortgage markets for a number of years
Other News
UK house sales fall sharply, latest statistics show
UK house sales slumped 17.2% last week
People
Founder of well-known estate agency passes away
Richard Kendall, one of Yorkshire's best known estate agents, has passed away
Compliance
Estate agents put on red alert for 2023 compliance issues
Expert duo highlights the key points to look out for over the year ahead
Finance
Homes Under the Hammer’s Martin Roberts’ firm goes into administration
Administrator appointed for company, which has laid off all its staff
Agency
Hangover from mini-Budget, which ‘accelerated’ housing market slowdown, coming to an end
The increase in activity over the past few months has made estate agents appreciate the end of the hangover is approaching and longer-term prospects are improving, says agency owner
Agency
Less competition for tenants as number of homes to let rose sharply, says agency
Demand for rental properties remains exceptionally high, but housing supply is increasing