News Archive

Richard Collins has been named new interim chief executive at RICS.

Winkworth chief executive Dominic Agace: “I do think it is vital that first-time buyers and landlords have a level playing field in the property market.”

Gráinne Gilmore, head of research at Zoopla: “The value of Britain’s residential property has continued to climb over the last five years, speeding up over the last 12 months.”

The proportion of private renters in arrears in England has more than doubled during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Knight Frank’s Tom Smith: “I’m not sure clients and investors have woken up to the size of the opportunity in the short-let super-prime market in London.”

Winkworth directors announced yesterday that the company will pay a dividend for Q3 2021 to shareholders.

Obtaining a copy of land registry documents is something which HMRC recommend as best practice.

Sandy Bastin, head of dispute resolution at TDS, offers her expert views.

There are a wide range of issues that can make it near-impossible for women to continue working when the menopause strikes.

Steven DeFrancis, Cortland CEO: “Cortland recognises a major opportunity to elevate the UK rental experience.”

What does Propertymark propose when it comes to stamp duty change?

Oli Sherlock, director of insurance: “Goodlord’s continued priority is ensuring our agents can offer landlords market-leading coverage that minimises risk in the face of continued uncertainty.”

Average rents are increasing at the fastest rate ever recorded.

Barristers, solicitors and valuers attended the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners’ (ALEP) Annual Conference,

Property price inflation has seen the average SDLT bill in England increase from £601 in 1997 to £3,548 in 2021.

The Lomond Group has strengthened its senior leadership team.

After a positive first six months, the board now anticipates revenues to be slightly ahead of expectations and adjusted operating profit to be substantially ahead of expectations.

The new Fine & Country Exeter branch is headed up by Jonathan Gilbert-Steers.

Snippets of property industry news.

AFC Bournemouth’s partnerships manager, Amy Marks: “We’re thrilled to extend our partnership.”