News
Tax per property transaction rises over a third in last three years
These figures highlight the enormous increases in property values.
Estate agents and suppliers join forces to raise money for Ukraine
A group of almost 50 industry figures are looking to raise money for the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.
‘Price on application’ in property listings deemed unlawful
The National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team (NTSELAT) has set out its position that the use of ‘POA’ or ‘price on application’ in property listings is unlawful.
Bank of England poised to hike interest rates to 13-year high
The Bank of England is today expected to raise interest rates to their highest level since 2009.
Agent to hold free events ahead of landmark transformation in rental laws
The MD of Williams Estates has described the changes as a “watershed moment” for the sector.
Industry reacts as mortgage approvals dip
Approvals for residential property purchases remains above the 12-month pre-pandemic average.
Hunters network to adopt Zoopla’s Alto property software
Hunters has chosen Zoopla-backed Alto as their software partner.
First of 6,700 homes in new £7bn town launched
Argent Related has launched London’s new £7bn Brent Cross Town, the capital’s largest urban regeneration project by a single developer.
Rightmove to host material information webinar with David Cox
The new material information requirements recently announced by Trading Standards will be the topic of Rightmove’s news hour webinar next week.
Homesearch launches in Scotland
The property data and prospecting system is now looking to partner with agents north of the border.
Director of new agency takes brutal swipe at unprofessional UK estate agents
Damion Merry, a former branch partner at Fine & Country, believes UK estate agents “are not considered true professionals as they are in the US”.
NRLA slams Shelter for ‘one-sided’ evictions claims
The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has accused Shelter of adopting an “anti-landlord” and “a disappointingly one-sided” position over Section 21 eviction claims.
Millions of homes pushed into higher stamp duty brackets
Buyer demand has been very strong ever since the end of the first lockdown in 2020, and the start of this year has been no exception.
Lovelle recognise top performing franchisees
Franchisees at Lovelle, part of the Belvoir Group, enjoyed their first gathering since 2020, celebrating the network’s Annual Conference and Awards.
PropTech platform that includes ‘Experian-like’ property score raises £180k
Propflo aims to increase vendor instructions for estate agents.
Webinar to discuss implications of new Private Tenancies Act
The Private Tenancies Bill has now received Royal Assent and paves the way for a number of changes to the law relating to private residential tenancies.
Norfolk estate agent opens new office
An estate agency in Norfolk has opened a new branch in the town as part of wider expansion plans, and is looking to recruit a full-time negotiator.