Acquisitions
Estate agency acquires rival business and launches a ‘rather unique service’
Independent estate agency has expanded after completing deal to buy a longstanding rival firm.
News
Acquisitions
Well-established property firm to launch estate agency arm
The company is launching its new estate agency service with circa £60m worth of property already committed by existing clients.
Finance
The five-year forecast for house price growth – Savills
Savills has revised its current five year forecast for UK house price growth.
Agency
Zoopla launches new leads delivery service for agents
Zoopla’s latest move is part of the portal’s aim to drive efficiencies and return on investment for agents.
Lettings
Shelter told to ‘stop its campaign of scaremongering’
Shelter wants the government to scrap Section 21 evictions, saying losing a private tenancy is the second biggest cause of homelessness.
Compliance
BTL landlord fined for electrical safety breach in landmark case
A buy-to-let landlord, fined for failing to comply with electrical safety standards, has been added to the Rogue Landlord Database.
Agency
New buyer protection insurance for estate agents
Homebuying platform OneDome has launched a new buyer protection insurance product for estate agents.
Tech
Upfront information has potential ‘to boost property pipelines significantly’
A survey has revealed that most property buyers are happy and ready to pay for upfront material information.
Agency
Estate agent’s ‘offensive’ advert banned
An outdoor poster for an estate agents was banned for being likely to cause offence.
Agency
A large number of agents are putting their businesses at risk – The Guild
Compliance offer Paul Offley warns that agents could face financially crippling fines by HMRC if they do not have robust procedures in place.
Compliance
Purplebricks removes misleading Facebook advert
The advertising watchdog received a complaint about the advert, which was part of the online agency’s national ‘Let’s Get You Sold’ campaign.
Agency
Savills expands with new office opening
Savills has opened a new residential sales and lettings office - its tenth in the local region.
Agency
Video: Contractors for Justice vs Purplebricks – C4J lawyer talks to Russell Quirk
C4J is currently pursuing a proposed Group Litigation Order against Purplebricks, on behalf of agents, but do they have a case? Lawyer Aidan Loy seems to think so. The online agency disagrees.
Events
Industry influencers to share ‘hints and tips’ with agents at conference
Three well-known content producers and industry influencers have been confirmed at Propertymark’s NAEA National Conference.
Agency
Historic estate agency scoops top regional award
The 145-year-old business provides a wide range of services to clients across the region.
Agency
Increase in estate agency complaints but fewer are upheld
There has been an increase in the number of complaints about estate and letting agents but significantly fewer have been upheld.
Finance
Surge in number of equity release customers cashing in on property wealth
More than £1.5bn was withdrawn from UK property in Q1 2022.
Other News
Increase in housing supply leads to rise in agreed sales
Despite the uptick in housing supply, it remains a seller’s market, as many buyers are still prepared to pay asking price and above to secure their dream home.
Training
Rapport – what is it really all about?
The word ‘rapport’ is regularly tossed around, yet there is often confusion about what it means. It isn’t simply about being nice to people!
Agency
New property hub to offer ‘personal touch to buying, selling and renting properties’
The new office will welcome people in for a coffee and a chat about all things property.