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UK house prices ‘overvalued by a third and likely to fall’, analysis shows
A UK house prices crash “is looking increasingly likely” - fresh warning ahead of new report.
News
Agency
Former Premier League club agrees sponsorship deal with estate agency
The agreement sees the estate agency re-establish a close working relationship with the football club and will feature on highlights and website interviews.
People
Comings & Goings
Snippets of property industry news: Propertynest appoints Paul Sheard; James Gwynne joins Nicol & Co; SmartSearch adds to senior team.
Agency
Expert advice on how to create prospecting letters ‘that are proven to work’
The 30-minute event is designed to help agents win more second-hand and off-market instructions.
Lettings
Goodlord launches accounting product
Goodlord is hoping to win more business from letting agents with the launch of a new accounting tool.
Compliance
Housebuilders commit to new building safety with some remediation work now underway
Developers who have signed the pact are Persimmon, Taylor Wimpey, Lovell, McCarthy and Stone, Countryside, Vistry, Redrow, Crest Nicholson and Barratt.
Other News
UK senior living shortage ‘is a cause for alarm’
New data reveals 487,000-plus units are required to meet population estimates.
Finance
Sharp rise in holiday let deals as more lenders enter the market
There has been a significant increase in demand for UK holidays in recent years.
Agency
Hollywood legend set to take legal action against high-profile estate agency
The actor was unhappy to learn that the London-based estate agency used his image and a reference to a classic line in one of his films to advertise its business – without consent.
Finance
UK house prices expected to fall as mortgage rates soar
Increasing mortgage costs and the wider cost of living crisis will place downward pressure on UK home prices in the coming months.
Agency
Could estate agents be the catalyst to improving the home buying and selling process?
Conveyancer and the conveyancing process bashing is de rigueur at the moment and has been for some while. However, maybe the first step in improving matters could come from estate agents.
People
Comings & Goings
Snippets of property industry news: Former Foxtons COO lands new senior role; Tim Waring joins GSC Grays; Rettie & Co. appoints associate director
Acquisitions
Independent agency completes double acquisition
The deals mean the company will be adding a total of 844 units acquired across both companies.
Compliance
Student renters urged to check licensing status of their homes after management firm forced to repay staggering sum of money
Student renters are being encouraged to check the licensing status of their homes.
Agency
More realistic pricing ‘vital for sellers to remain competitive’ – Savills
Savills says property price growth has paused, but high sales volumes point to continued demand despite the uncertain economic backdrop.
Law
Government takes first step in legal action on cladding
The Department for Levelling up has taken the first step in legal action against Grey GR, an organisation ultimately owned by RailPen, to ensure proper building safety.
People
The importance of training in multiple changing landscapes
This era is seeing a rapid rise in individualism that is affecting recruitment and buying behaviours. For the property sector, is this a challenge or could it be an opportunity?
Acquisitions
High-profile franchise completes another independent acquisition
The independent acquisition took around two months to complete.
Tech
The future of Zoopla’s software offering and what it means for agents
Andy Marshall, Zoopla’s chief commercial officer, addresses recent speculation about the business, and invites agents to get in touch.
Acquisitions
Ten-branch estate agency acquires competitor as part of expansion plans
The merger will allow the agency to forge new working relationships and grow its existing client base.