People
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Agent moves from Keller Williams to EweMove; haart appoints new area partner; Upstix hires estate agency veteran
News
Agency
Online/hybrid estate agents increase market share
Hybrid and online estate agents have enjoyed a surge in instructions.
Finance
Average two-year mortgage surpasses 3% for first time in over seven years
The two-year average has risen above 3% for the first time since March 2015.
Compliance
BRE announces pilot scheme with regional developer to test net zero homes
The BRE has teamed up with a regional developer for a pilot scheme to evaluate the environmental and societal impact of homes, ahead of the Future Homes Standard.
People
EYE NEWSFLASH: Rightmove CEO Peter Brooks-Johnson to step down
Peter Brooks-Johnson will step down from the board and leave the company.
Agency
Estate agent announces expansion plans
Major rebrand for company, which was first established in 1788.
Agency
Estate agent opens new office with further plans announced
The company has opened a new city centre office.
Law
New landlord licensing scheme given the green light
Licensing will require landlords to show they are meeting safety and management standards, and are a ‘fit and proper person’.
Politics
Senior Tory MP blames housing crisis for local election losses
More needs to be done to help people on to the property ladder, says cabinet minister.
People
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Davidson Estates appoints lettings manager; Watermans announces director appointments; Denzil Baisden lands new role.
Acquisitions
How the likes of John Lewis are set to shake up suburban Build to Rent
The BTR sector is on the rise in terms of investment volumes, with high street names such as Legal & General, Lloyds Bank and John Lewis joining other established investors.
Events
Industry commentators seek better collaboration across the property transaction
Guest speakers will have their say about how people, processes and technology all have a part to play in enabling better collaboration across the property transaction - for the benefit of all.
Politics
Land supply shortages creating fierce competition among housebuilders
The limited supply of land coming through the planning system is also driving intense competition for sites.
Other News
House prices and rents are still rising despite inflationary headwinds
With strong demand and a lack of stock for sale, the average time it takes to sell a house has fallen.
Agency
Property industry reacts to latest Bank of England interest rate hike
Knight Frank, Winkworth, Savills, Chestertons, Rightmove, among the firms offering their views on the Bank’s decision to raise interest rates to deal with soaring inflation.
Acquisitions
Well-established franchisee completes independent acquisition
The acquisition is the latest success for the franchise in 2022, following the completion of two other large purchases in recent weeks.
Other News
UK house prices soar – property industry reaction to latest Halifax HPI
The latest house price data has just been released.
Other News
How to spot Japanese knotweed before it is too late
Many homeowners want to limit the risk posed by the plant by getting rid of them at the earliest opportunity in order to protect the value of their homes.
Finance
Government urged to scrap stamp duty surcharge for landlords
According to Capital Economics, removing the stamp duty surcharge would significantly boost the supply of new private rented homes.
Lettings
Joint open letter: PRS jeopardised by tenancy reforms
There are concerns that these far-reaching proposals will not be subject to full parliamentary scrutiny.