Make stamp duty cut permanent to boost economy, says OECD
Angel Gurria, the OECD’s secretary-general: “The recovery is an opportunity to set our policies right.”
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PayProp named an approved supplier for property management by RE/MAX
André Holtshausen, CEO of PayProp UK: “Letting agents are the unsung heroes of the residential rental industry and they deserve technology that makes their lives easier.”
RICS Scotland manifesto published ahead of Scottish election
RICS has set out where they believe the next Scottish government should invest in the built environment.
Petition calls for stamp duty holiday to be triggered upon exchange of contracts
A new petition on stamp duty has just been posted on Westminster’s official petition.parliament.uk website.
Zoopla challenges Rightmove with changes to features, functionality and branding
These are the biggest changes to Zoopla since its launch in 2007.
Agents thrown out of ombudsman scheme after failing to pay award
Three sales and letting agents have been excluded from The Property Ombudsman for failing to pay outstanding awards.
An industry at breaking point: Conveyancing and the stamp duty holiday
The conveyancing industry has reached breaking point and this summer is set to be its most challenging period yet.
Foxtons faces investor backlash over CEO’s near-£1m bonus
London estate agent criticised after taking almost £7m in state Covid support.
Comings and Goings
Spicerhaart creates new department; Countryside appoints new chairman; Peter Metcalfe joins Kingsley Napley
Sun Properties Leicester fails in bid to rejoin TPO under a new name
The Property Ombudsman has identified a linked company called Sunrise Properties Leicester which shares the same partners as Sun Properties Leicester.
New tool allows information to be shared instantly with all parties
Improving the home buying selling process: Sharing property data with all parties, right from the outset, provides “a single source of truth”.
London property market is ‘most active market we have seen since 2006’
Property transactions, viewings and the number of buyers entering the market have all risen sharply.
Hunters and Kamma agree new commercial partnership
The partnership offers agent franchisees immediate access to Kamma’s full suite of services, including compliance solution.
Consumers warned to be aware of dissolved firm now trading as Property Solutions Wales Porth
The Property Dragon Limited was recently dissolved and removed from Companies House after being excluded from The Property Ombudsman scheme.
Foxtons and Channel 4 to take a stake in Boomin – report
Sky News is reporting that Channel 4, Foxtons and Mortgage Advice Bureau have agreed to take a stake in Boomin as the portal seeks fresh funding.
Estate agent apologises after 3D virtual tour exposes personal data
The 3D tour displayed sensitive material, including financial paperwork.
Michael Bruce promoted as Boomin appoint ex-Virgin CEO as chairman
Stephen Murphy, incoming chairman of Boomin: “I have been really impressed by the DNA of the business.”
Housing stock shortage ‘is the worst I’ve seen in thirty years’, says agent
Estate agent Bradley Start: “The stock shortage is the worst I’ve seen in thirty years and there’s just seemingly endless demand.”
Rightmove’s record traffic as demand soars
So far this year Rightmove has recorded 20 of its busiest ever days for visits to the site, with a new record set last Wednesday 7th April when there were over 9.3 million visits.
EA Masters 2021 to run for six months
The EA Masters event is produced by Property Academy and partnered by Rightmove.