Agency
South East accounts for almost half of all current estate agent job listings
There is a need for good, experienced estate agents
News
Finance
Cash is king as mortgage-free buyers enjoy bigger discounts
Research shows the market has tipped further in favour of cash buyers since September's mini budget
Lettings
The number of letting instructions drops sharply
The widening supply-demand imbalance is placing upward pressure on rental values
Lettings
‘Heavy-handed’ HMO legislation results in declining numbers
But Sirius property finance insists the sector presents a 'great opportunity' for investors
Charity
Fine & Country announces 2023 Spring Grant Programme
The Fine & Country Foundation will award grants of up to £3,000 to charities
Law
Propertymark backs calls for greater leaseholder protections
Current UK government policy does not go far enough to support leaseholder protections, says Propertymark
Acquisitions
Dexters acquires another well-established estate agency
One well-placed source told EYE that Dexters completed the deal last week
Tech
The holy grail of solving the problem of home buying and selling has finally been found
Great news - could this help speed up the home buying process?
Acquisitions
Douglas & Gordon CEO James Evans sets up new estate agency after firm goes into administration
James Evans plotting new venture after collapse of Douglas & Gordon's sales business
Acquisitions
Dexters to buy Douglas & Gordon?
EYE broke the news that Douglas & Gordon went into administration last week
Compliance
Almost a quarter of property stock ‘unlettable’ under new EPC rules
There is an urgent need to upgrade properties amid looming MEES energy efficiency regulation changes
Agency
OnTheMarket introduces ‘a raft of new features and functionality’
OTM says the next phase of consumer updates to the site enhance the way consumers interact with the portal, agents and search for property
Other News
Sellers forced to accept lower offers to achieve a sale
Asking to achieved price gap widens to largest for five years as buyers market takes hold
Other News
Average house price has risen nearly £50,000 since start of 2020, says Halifax
The pandemic transformed the shape of the UK property market
Agency
Demand remains strong against relatively stable economic backdrop
Activity is stronger in higher price brackets where there is less reliance on mortgage debt
Politics
Trade body warns ‘perfect storm’ will see property building levels plummet
Row brews after government accused of capitulation to the NIMBY lobby
Finance
BTL landlords’ views ‘of their remortgaging options have changed’
Landlord preferences have changed since the mini-Budget last September, new research shows
Agency
HMRC issues winding up petition against estate agent who previously went bust owing £230k
A hearing is due to take place in the High Court next week
Agency
RIP Douglas & Gordon
End of an era: Thank you for some great memories and for teaching me so much
Other News
House price crash ‘now appears unlikely’
Property expert says the market is resilient and price drops have been 'quite small'