Agency
OPINION – Boomin crunch time
Analyst Anthony Codling, CEO of Twindig, gives his assessment of what may be happening at Boomin
News
Law
Is ‘Subject to contract’ in correspondence vital to avoid creating a legally binding contract?
Question raised in an EYE story last week is looked into by head of Bold Legal Group
Finance
For the first time since 2016, investors bought more properties than they sold – Hamptons
Property investment purchases up but rental growth may cool as cost-of-living increases bite.
Other News
Doc Martin’s house comes with wonderful sea views – and a bracing price tag
Martin Clunes' character, Doc Martin, adds celebrity wow factor to the sale of this Cornish cottage
Training
Appetite for qualifications in the property sector is at a five-year high – Propertymark
Almost 7,000 people have registered for Propertymark qualifications so far in the current academic year.
Compliance
Landmark joins Conveyancing Association
UK’s largest source of land and property data shows commitment to improving the home buying process
Agency
Boomin announces first agencies that have signed up to its paid-for model
Ten estate agencies that have signed up to pay to use the Boomin platform
Other News
“It’s as if the housing market has decoupled itself from the rest of the economy” – property industry reaction to latest Halifax HPI
High demand and low stock level drives prices upward - but for how much longer?
Agency
Strong activity in the London sales and lettings markets – Knight Frank
Rents up and sale prices recovering as the effect of the pandemic diminishes in the London property markets
Compliance
The Property Ombudsman excludes Essex agent
TPO reports just one exclusion in first quarter of 2022
Politics
Government’s new energy strategy comes in for criticism
"Without a clear plan and funding...we will quickly lose momentum on the drive to net zero.”
Finance
Buy-to-let tax changes five years on – survey points to impact on landlords, and tenants
Landlords battered by legislative changes and hit by tax relief reductions - but a quarter may expand their portfolio
Agency
‘On yer e-bike!’ – Taylor Gibbs wheels out a solution to congestion and pollution
Pedalling to appointments will save estate agency staff time
Acquisitions
Legal & General to invest over £2bn in building 10,000 new homes
Ambitious building plans will help to address the shortage of affordable housing in the UK
Finance
Landlords claimed £18.5bn in tax relief in 2021
Despite government removing a large proportion of landlords' tax relief, the sector was still able to claim back billions
Acquisitions
Lomond Group’s latest acquisition adds nearly 1,000 properties to its business
Thornley Groves acquires the business of Julian Wadden & Company
Compliance
OPINION: Anti money-laundering – why are housebuilders treated differently to estate agents?
Why are new home sales missing a layer of anti money-laundering checks?
Tech
Are you up to speed with UPRNs?
The use of Unique Property Reference Numbers in home buying will help to streamline the process
Charity
Around the World in 80 Days Challenge
The Fine & Country Foundation gets property people fundraising by walking, running, cycling, and swimming
People
OPINION: Investment in female-led start-ups would benefit the country’s economic future
"I want to see the government offering support, both financial and personal, to women who want to start companies."