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Snippets of property industry news

The family-run business has opened its second office.

Marcus Dixon, head of research at LonRes: “Across prime London stock levels have fallen by almost 69% compared with the same point a year ago.”

This acquisition will integrate the whole of Orchard & Shipman within Pinnacle and the firm will continue to be led by Chris Shipman, executive chairman.

Shomik Panda, director general of the STAA: “The STAA welcomes the decision by the Scottish government to reconsider some aspects of its proposed licensing regime.”

The event brought together teams from across both Connells and Countrywide and, for some, the first time to catch up with colleagues in person safely since the start of the pandemic.

Gary Cutt, director of the business: “The coverage we get is possibly the best available in Wakefield.”

Jason Tebb: “I’ve consistently said since I started with OnTheMarket that I want to work with ‘best in class’ providers to add exceptional value to our agents’ membership.”

Kate Watts: “We’ll be working with the existing team, as well as hiring additional staff, to support the growth of the lettings and sales service.”

Steve Long succeeds Andy Botha, who will leave the company at the end of October.

Tom Bill Knight Frank: “The imbalance is keeping upwards pressure on prices but, like many other parts of the economy, needs to resolve itself over the next six months to ensure greater stability.”

Sam Hunter, COO at Homesearch: “Sometimes big jumps in data mask the real story. I can remember from my agency days that August was always such a busy month.”

The majority of estate agents surveyed have experienced an incident involving a lone worker in the past three years.

Some agents are looking for new ways to connect with landlords and tenants.

The prevailing planning system is the largest single obstacle to residential development, and the delivery of much-needed housing stock for estate agents, according to new research.

Lloyd Davies: “After six years as operations director of the CA the time is right for me to move on and I hope I have done everything possible to ensure the future success of the CA.”

Daryl Mcintosh, policy manager: “There is no doubt the scheme can enhance the range of options available for owner occupiers and private landlords.”

The number volume of agents operating within the sector has increased by 7.1% on this time last year, according to fresh research.

Joel Baseley, Rampton Baseley co-founder: ”It goes without saying that our strength in numbers will consolidate our market position and improve the offering to our respective clients.”

Thousands of new homes will be built on underused and derelict land to regenerate local areas and help people get a foot on the property ladder.