People
Comings & Goings
Snippets of property industry news: Kelly Maw returns to Dacres; Savills hires Chanelle Gray as head of D&I; Estates appoints two new directors
News
Law
Agents concerned about proposed reforms to the possessions process
Agents question the motive and timing in the absence of a full analysis of the effectiveness of the protocols and a commitment to reintroduce financial support for tenants.
Other News
UK house price growth will continue to outpace inflation
Inflation is rising faster than wages are growing, but it will not outpace UK house price growth anytime soon, according to a major housebuilder.
Events
Register for a free ticket to the Property Investor Show
The Property Investor Show, a well-established UK property exhibition, takes place at London ExCeL tomorrow and Saturday.
Acquisitions
Rendall & Rittner teams up with Nabo to expand property management business
Rendall & Rittner has joined forces with Swedish based Nabo to launch Odevo, a global property management business.
Tech
Boomin extends SmartVal response times for agents
Boomin has extended the time it allows agents accept an online property valuation generated by SmartVal, its property valuation tool.
Agency
Agency launches new virtual reality 1-1 consultation service
The estate agency has commemorated its first year in business with the launch of its innovative new virtual reality 1-1 consultation service.
Agency
London is currently the most challenging market for agents, says Homesearch
The head of Homesearch, which enables agents to generate new leads, says ‘it’s a difficult market out there for estate agents’.
Other News
Buyer demand remains unseasonably high across the UK
Sales agreed in the first quarter of this year jumped 38% compared to Q1 2020, fresh figures show.
Lettings
Yorlet joins forces with Canopy, TDS and Alan Boswell
London-based lettings and fintech platform, Yorlet, has launched a new partnership with Canopy, TDS and Alan Boswell.
Compliance
New product ensures agents ‘aren’t working with anyone they shouldn’t be’
The anti-money laundering and protecting against fraud information will be regularly updated for ongoing monitoring purposes.
Agency
Half of online valuation requests made outside traditional office hours
The ValPal Network, which provides instant online valuation services, reports that 50% of leads on its platform are being generated outside of traditional agency office hours (9am-6pm).
Agency
Agents oppose proposed new taxes on second homes
Any link between second home ownership and house price inflation needs to be sufficiently understood to warrant sweeping tax changes, according to Propertymark.
Finance
Mortgage delays cause borrowers to miss out on home deals
New research shows almost two-fifths of UK homebuyers have experienced a property purchase fall through due to mortgage delays.
Agency
Well-established agency launches new franchise model
The well-known agency has set up agency franchise and consultant opportunities for ambitious property professionals.
Compliance
allAgents calls on agents to act over energy meter readings
The energy price cap will increase from 1 April. Those on default tariffs paying by direct debit will see an increase from £1,277 to £1,971 per year.
Agency
Spicerhaart launches new rewards and recognition scheme
The estate agency group is trying to encourage members of staff to 'elevate' to a new level.
Agency
Estate agency moves into historic Bank Chambers premises
The property firm has restored the prominent grade II listed building.
Agency
New ‘guaranteed buying’ service aims to deliver extra revenue for agents
New deal will enable agents to offer their customers that are in need of a quick sale, have a broken chain, or are looking to part exchange property – a ‘guaranteed buying’ service.