Compliance
Industry statement brings glimmer of hope to cladding-crisis home owners
The misery of those trapped in post-Grenfell unsellable properties may be eased by lenders and valuers statement
News
Agency
Heavyweight agencies say central London property is back in demand
Strongest quarterly price growth in eight years as international buyers begin return to the capital
Other News
Propertymark cold shoulders government’s boiler upgrade scheme
£450m Boiler Upgrade Scheme is 'a drop in the ocean' says property trade body
Compliance
The Conveyancing Association appoints Coadjute as an affiliate member
Blockchain network gets on board with body seeking to create a positive home-moving process for all
Law
The Deposit Diaries – Stained carpet leads to dispute
The undisputed portion of the tenancy deposit should have been returned to the tenant without delay
Charity
Estate agency to donate percentage of profits to cancer charity
Estate agency pledges to support local cancer charity.
Lettings
Property rents rise as Scotland catches up with England & Wales
Further rent rises will be driven by 'skyrocketing inflation and the cost-of-living crisis'
Agency
Foxtons chief operating officer quits
Foxtons has this morning announced that Patrick Franco, COO, will leave the company today.
Agency
Well-known estate agency announces permanent closure following death of owner
A well-established estate agency has announced the permanent closure of the company following death of its owner.
Agency
Boomin valued at almost £150m following latest round of funding
Boomin’s latest valuation would far higher than OnTheMarket’s current market capitalisation - good news for signing agents who receive shares?
Finance
Director dealings at Foxtons and Purplebricks
Foxtons chairman Nigel Rich acquired more than £12,000 worth of shares in the London based estate agency yesterday, while Purplebricks has made an announcement.
Other News
The latest surge in house prices ‘has a whiff of yesterday’s news’
The demand for homes continues to outstrip supply right across the country, the latest Nationwide figures show, but the data is based on mortgages granted several months ago.
Lettings
Government decision to freeze housing benefit rates ‘is simply absurd’
Some 56% of private tenants relying on Universal Credit to pay their rent have a shortfall between the amount they receive and what they pay for their housing, research shows.
People
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Cluttons makes promotions; Chestertons sales director to depart; Foxtons appoints CFO; Richard Elliott joins Harding Green; UKAA announcement
Other News
Property buyers reveal their biggest regrets
More than 7,000 buyers who bought a new home in the last three years recently revealed their regrets, as part of a new study.
Lettings
Demand and rents rise as tenants return to city life
London’s rental demand increases, as students and employees return to the capital.
Other News
Elevated buyer demand drives faster-moving market
Buyer demand has remained unseasonably strong throughout the first three months of the year.
Agency
Purplebricks denies redundancy rumours as it moves to fully-employed model
Following the recent move to a fully-employed model in its sales business last summer, Purplebricks is now replicating the changes within its lettings field team.
People
Why leadership is crucial to business success
“Leaders lead by example, whether they intend to or not” is one of my favourite quotes… keep that mantra in your head at all times!
Agency
John D Wood & Co. report record trading results
John D Wood & Co. has reported record trading results for its sales and lettings businesses.