MHCLG to set-up second HQ in Wolverhampton
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government becomes the first ministerial office outside of Westminster as part of a shift away from the London-centric approach to government.
News Archive
A six-week stamp duty holiday extension ‘does little to help the impending deadline’
An extension to the current tax break ‘merely adds newer buyers into the race to beat the cut-off’, warns conveyancer.
Gary Barker shuns Boomin to join Connells
No hard feelings. Michael Bruce tells EYE that the team at Boomin “wish him well”.
Confirmed – Oakley Capital invests in Dexters
Oakley Capital, a mid-market private equity firm, has invested in the estate agency chain, which will lead to a major expansion of the company’s operations.
Former Premier League footballer hit with hefty fine for unlicensed properties
This has been a long and complex case.
Connells announce appointment of Jon Notley – but you probably already knew that
Notley told EYE last month that he had joined Connells.
Stamp duty break means more in London
A perfect storm is brewing in the London property market, new figures suggest.
Panel debate about property social media trolling
The debate will take place next week and promises to be entertaining.
Comings and Goings
Luke Hammond joins Fine & Country; Brief Your Market appoints Benjamin Brain; Property Services internship at The Met
Urgent action needed to prevent tens of thousands of transactions collapsing
Stamp duty: The Law Society of England and Wales is urging people to write to their MP ahead of the Budget on 3 March.
Opinion: Reforms risk rocketing insurance costs and increased liability for leaseholders
The government has announced a series of reforms to the leasehold sector in the wake of a national cladding scandal.
“What a mess!” Propertymark CEO Tim Balcon leaves with immediate effect
As Nicky Heathcote, interim executive chair, takes charge of the Propertymark board, one agent asks, what the bl***y hell is going on at Arbon House?
Founding franchisees of Ewemove put their business up for sale
Bill and Geraldine Miller are retiring following a successful career with the hybrid agency.
PropTech firm integrates Google Maps and Street View into virtual viewings
Agents can now “show and tell” much more effectively in describing the selling points of specific locations or neighbourhoods.
Industry reaction to biggest house price increase since 2014
The stamp duty holiday in England introduced in July 2020 has helped to fuel a sharp rise in property prices, as buyers rush to take advantage of the saving.
Low-deposit mortgages make a comeback
Options for those with a 10% deposit have improved greatly over recent months.
Chancellor urged to get a grip of the rent debt crisis
A joint statement has been issued by Propertymark, the NRLA, Big Issue, Ride Out Recession Alliance, Crisis, Citizens Advice, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Money Advice Trust, The Mortgage Works, Nationwide Building Society, StepChange Debt Charity and Shelter.
