John Lewis unveils first locations for its Build-to-Rent homes
Retailer John Lewis is preparing to become a large private landlord after unveiling plans last year to build 10,000 new homes on land it owns across the UK.
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Agency takes on new office as part of expansion strategy
The new branch is the agency’s fourth office.
Missed phone calls are costing estate agents an estimated £119m a year
Estate agencies currently operating across the UK property market are losing revenue due to missed calls from potential clients.
Right to Buy extension provokes mixed industry reaction
Boris Johnson, keen to repair his fortunes after a bruising Tory revolt against his leadership this week, unveiled plans yesterday to make it easier for people to buy their own home.
Arun Estates signs up to offer a deposit alternative
Arun Estates, which operates Wards, Cubitt & West, Douglas Allen and Pittis, has partnered with flatfair, the deposit alternative provider.
Agents urged to support their local food banks
Agents are being encouraged to support their local food banks by donating food parcels.
Think tank welcomes Right to Buy revival but urges government to go further
The prime minister will use a major speech in Lancashire today to announce new measures to potentially help millions onto the property ladder.
Are online agents heading for a bumpy ride?
The wind of change is in the air in the estate agency market.
Ambitious estate agency opens fifth branch
The estate agency is hoping to swiftly increase market share in the local area.
Always ensure claims made are appropriate even when the oven is missing
The tenancy deposit claim by the landlord was for a contribution towards a missing oven, at the end of the tenancy. Here’s what happened.
Boomin acquires interior design service as part of diversification strategy
Michael Bruce, CEO and founder of Boomin, says the acquisition will be “a win-win for all parties”.
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Strutt & Parker hires two new associates; Telford Homes names next CEO, Carter Jonas appoints 23 new partners
House prices ‘have begun their gradual return to earth’
The housing market is showing signs of cooling, Halifax has said, as households face a squeeze on their finances.
Chancellor urged to unfreeze housing benefits ‘without delay’
Vulnerable renters are facing a perfect storm of rising costs matched by a benefits system that is failing to keep up.
Charters sponsors inaugural Southern Landlord Show
Charters is sponsoring the first Southern Landlord Show that will bring together professionals from all areas of the private rented sector market.
Expanding regional agency acquires another well-established company
This deal marks the third acquisition by the agency in the past two years as the company expands its market reach.
Zoopla launches new Pay-On-Exchange product
Zoopla has unveiled a new way to sell properties via the property portal.
Two franchise businesses purchase high street competitors
The buying spree by franchisees continues, with two new acquisitions.
High-profile agency completes takeover of competitor firm
This acquisition sees the total number of offices in the estate agency’s network to 30.
Rents rise further as BTL landlords flee the market and stock falls
Rents across much of the UK have hit a record high as demand from renters continues to heavily outweigh supply, new data shows.