Acquisitions
Shawbrook agrees deal to purchase specialist mortgage lender
Shawbrook has completed a cash and share deal
News
Agency
Agency warns of landlord confusion over rate changes
New rules are in danger of creating 'an uneven playing field', according to Knight Frank
Tech
Top lead generation areas for 2023 revealed
Tried and tested methods are 'possibly not working as effectively as they used to', says Property Webmasters
Agency
Charters Financial Services unveils refreshed brand identity
The company says that the name change is part of a wider strategic plan to increase market share
Tech
Property marketing platform Adfenix reveals rebrand
The old name has been ditched as it ‘no longer represented what the platform makes possible’
Other News
Revealed: UK areas still to recover from last property market crash
While many believe fears of a new downturn are unfounded, analysis shows the effect of the last slump are still evident
Lettings
Biggest buy-to-let maintenance headaches uncovered
Research has revealed the most common and most expensive jobs landlords are faced with
Finance
Debt consolidation drives demand for second-charge mortgages
Increased cost of living is affecting the market, according to Evolution Money
Other News
Property industry reacts to Rightmove House Price Index
The housing market is clearly demonstrating considerable resilience despite continuing worries about the cost of living and mortgage rates
Acquisitions
Leaders Romans Group acquires two-branch agency Stanley & Partners
Following the purchase of Hose Rhodes Dickson, Acorn Group and Northfields last year, LRG continues to pursue with its mergers and acquisitions strategy
Other News
Russell Quirk makes headlines after sending bailiffs to Luton Airport for Wizz Air refund
After months of waiting for Wizz Air reimbursement, Russell Quirk went to court and ended up sending in the bailiffs
Politics
Property market pessimism could become ‘self-fulfilling prophecy’
Property boss calls for realism rather than doom and gloom and insists the sector has resilience
Compliance
DLUHC sets new date for publishing latest How to Rent Guide
It is vital that agents have clarity to ensure they issue the latest version of the document, says trade body
Agency
The first ever National Conveyancing Week gets underway
A number of estate agents are getting involved with the NCW
Agency
Demographic trends point to ‘imminent property sales surge’
People in their 30s and over 60 could drive property sales later this year, agency boss believes
Acquisitions
Tesco links up with Astir to deliver Build to Rent scheme
Every little helps when it comes to delivering much-needed new homes
Other News
Landlords encouraged to take advantage of car charger grants
The Car Charging Company of Tamworth says various electric vehicle chargepoint schemes are available
Other News
House asking prices edge up ahead of traditionally busy spring-buying season
The beginning of the spring season reportedly sees stability and confidence continuing to return to the market as it recovers from the turbulence at the end of 2022
Events
The Guild to launch virtual ‘Streamed’ series to network
The virtual event series will be free to Guild members
Other News
Construction sector ‘heading for drop in employment numbers’
The end of the property boom means house builders will scale down activity, says RIFT