News Archive

Major uptake of Propertymark qualifications reported.

Labour’s incumbent, Sadiq Khan, has a double-digit lead over Tory rival Shaun Bailey, but the battle to become the next Mayor of London is not yet over.

New scheme to allow those struggling with problem debt to benefit from Breathing Space this year.

The figures from April 2021 show another month of steady rents, alongside encouraging increases in tenant incomes. Voids, however, rose during the month.

Richard Rowntree, managing director for mortgages at Paragon: “Rental yields are a key measure for landlords so it’s encouraging to see them indicate being able to generate average yields of 6%.”

Buying frenzy as stamp duty deadline looms.

Propertymark’s Mark Hayward: “The changes introduced are to allow those struggling financially to have a limited time in which to seek advice and formulate a plan to move forward.”

Russell Quirk says here are “some hard hitting truths about the industry’s overlords at Rightmove”, pointing out that all data is 100% true and correct and is taken directly from their accounts.

Ian Wright, head of service for regulatory services and community safety at Oxford City Council, said: “Oxford City Council takes the safety of tenants extremely seriously.”

Ex-Connells Group director joins Dashly; AWS Prime Property appoints Jake Irwin-brown; Sprift hires Paul Smith.

Two reputable Hertfordshire estate agency brands join forces.

Last weekend, Property Industry Eye published an opinion piece that suggested ‘Propertymark and RICS are not trade bodies’.

John Dinsdale practised as an estate agent and chartered surveyor for more than 45 years.

Warren Buffett’s estate agency giant Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices acquired 163-year-old estate-agency Marler & Marler last week.

Agents are prioritising physical property viewings for those buyers who are ready to proceed.

RICS ordered an independent review into the handling of a governance scandal in January.

CSO leaves Purplebricks after less than two months in post.

David Beaumont, MD at Compliance-Matters: “The concept adding another level of control should be rejected, but it hasn’t been!”

An estate agent was unlucky to find itself called out in the press for displaying private data including on the internet via a virtual tour, not least because it could have happened to others. 

Financial Secretary to the Treasury Jesse Norman: “The government wants to ensure this tax is proportionate and works as intended.”