News Archive
Estate agents facing regulatory timebomb – LexisNexis
Agents are at risk of penalties from the regulator for non-compliance.
EweMoves’s record figures
MD Nick Neill: “The importance of lead generation has always been a factor in predicting an agency’s success.”
Sharp rise in fraudulent activity leaves agents on high alert
Amateur fraud, in particular, is on the rise, owed in part to the Covid-19 pandemic.
New agency platform to identify streets with highest fee earning potential
Crucial data and property statistics to be made available.
Updated Covid-19 guidance for landlords and tenants
The guidance applies to England only. Some of the measures referred to also apply in Wales.
New app aims to improve safety for agents
New app includes improved safety features that address particular issues around agent vulnerability when conducting viewings.
The UK housing market ‘has no understanding of economic logic’
More than 12 months of on-off lockdowns has ‘completely unshackled the property market from the wider economy’.
Connells tops agency market share league table – PurpleBricks excluded
Where do the corporate agents rank?
PurpleBricks reports strong trading with instructions ahead of expectations
PurpleBricks repay £1m in furlough cash after delivering a solid performance across the company.
Lettings director handed seven-year ban
The agent transferred almost £106,000 from the company to his personal account.
Goodlord staff have employment terminated over ‘fire and rehire’ dispute
Failed talks: Disgruntled employees undertook strike action after instructing Unite the Union to act on their behalf.
OPINION: The shock truth is the UK housing is most affordable in years, but…
Russell Quirk thinks the housing market is remarkably well priced. But there’s a cautionary message too.
Sunderland-based agency completes acquisition
The company has been operating in Sunderland for a long time.
Rapid return to city centre living following easing of Covid restrictions
Flats are selling a lot quicker now than they were during the first quarter of the year.
The Property Franchise Group to hold AGM on 15 June 2021
The Group’s annual report and accounts for the financial year ended 31 December 2020 is available here.
Rightmove announces new hiring spree
Rightmove’s agency director Dave Anderson: “We want to increase the level of help and support for agents.”
