Lettings
Government ‘happy to let buy-to-let crisis continue’
Property expert says an ever-diminishing number of people are willing to invest in buy-to-let
News
Finance
LSL – full year results
LSL says market conditions have been more challenging than previously expected
People
Propertymark want agents to join its leadership team
Applications are open to for two director roles, one from the sales divisions and one from letting, as well as a new non-executive chair
Other News
Sharp rise in ultra-prime property transactions in London
Ultra-prime property sales in London have hit their highest level since 2014
Agency
Working from home wanes as estate agents see back-to-office trend
The decline in home working offers 'challenges and opportunities', agencies told
Agency
The Guild says positive reviews highlight ‘calibre of agents within the network’
Based off customer reviews, The Guild of Property Professionals won the ESTAS Agency Network of the Year in 2021, and again in 2022
Acquisitions
EYE NEWSFLASH: James Evans buys back Douglas & Gordon from administrators
James Evans, the CEO of Douglas and Gordon, has today acquired certain business and assets of Douglas and Gordon Ltd from its administrators
Finance
EYE NEWS UPDATE: Rightmove ‘average revenue per advertiser’ soars by 11%
Profits up 7% at Rightmove
Agency
Homeowner left with £520k court bill after refusing to pay estate agent commission
The court dismissed the vendor’s case and ordered her to hand over the unpaid commission together with £210,000 up front towards the estate agent’s legal bills
Agency
What is really happening in the UK property market?
Week 8: Presenter Chris Watkin is joined by Iain McKenzie, CEO at The Guild of Property Professionals
Agency
Generous estate agency pays £700,000 to help staff with cost of living
The estate agency says it is very aware of the challenges people are facing in relation to the current cost of living situation
Acquisitions
Estate agents join forces to acquire trio of franchise businesses
New franchise partners have purchased the businesses from previous owners who are now looking forward to retirement
Finance
Third of landlords could be forced to sell up after failing their lender’s affordability test to remortgage
Some investors are being forced to accept variable rates as high as 9.5% as a result of failing affordability tests for remortgages, research shows
Acquisitions
Purplebricks share price reacts well to news founder Michael Bruce is considering takeover bid
Purplebricks says it has received several credible expressions of interest that the Board wish to pursue
Agency
Agents urged to consider dangers of lone working
Agencies need firm policies in place, warns the Guild of Property Professionals
Finance
Removing interest-only age limits ‘could help first-time buyers’
The National Association of Property Buyers says giving homeowners more options is 'never a bad thing'
Acquisitions
South Yorkshire firm completes major acquisition
Historic property firm, which has been in business for over 125 years, has been purchased by rival company
Agency
Agent dismisses latest pledge to solve rural housing crisis
Leadership hopeful's plan for key workers dismissed as falling short of what's necessary
Other News
Plans approved for major new development including 8,500 new homes
The new scheme will deliver much-needed housing and improved infrastructure
Politics
Changes to national planning policy will stall development activity, says BPF
The proposed reforms will only create more delays and obstacles to development, says trade body