Reservation agreements needed to protect agents’ commission
Agents currently have a range of products and services to help them complete transactions, but a reservation agreement is a new tool in their armoury, says ex-agent Bryan Mansell.
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Agents are best performing business sector for low call waiting times
Improving customer care has been a real priority for agencies, says Moneypenny.
Whitegates branches are closed after TPFG ends agreement with franchisee
A spokesperson for TPFG told EYE: “Whitegates can confirm that it has terminated its arrangements with Mitul Gadhia.”
Urgent action required to address mounting tenant debt
There is a limit to how long letting agents can continue to operate with a reduced income.
Trustpilot slams use of legal action to ‘silence consumers’ freedom of speech’
The warning comes after a man was ordered to pay £25,000 in libel damages to solicitors for leaving a review that was found to be false and defamatory.
No business like snow business – estate agent lists ‘£250,000 igloo’ for sale
The advert, which was later removed, said the “one bedroom house” in Clacton-on-Sea in Essex would be a “great first home”, but was “showing signs of damp”.
Estate agent turned MP Kevin Hollinrake offers tips for agency success
What makes a good estate agent?
Foxtons website ‘opened the door to over 300,000 virtual property tours’
New technology has allowed agents to continue transacting despite strict coronavirus restrictions.
Industry reaction to government’s £3.5bn fund to tackle unsafe cladding
The government said it was its “largest ever investment” in building safety.
Falling rental values are drawing people back in to prime central London
Average rental values in prime central London are the lowest they have been in a decade.
Beware of fraudsters: Fake property listings on Facebook Marketplace
Farrell Heyworth says the fraudsters have been requesting deposits from the public to view the advertised properties.
The Guild’s keynote speaker to reflect on Brexit, pandemic and stamp duty
US sales expert Mark Hunter will reflect on the climate that property professionals currently find themselves in at the The Guild of Property Professionals virtual conference on 19 February.
Capital gains tax increases could be around the corner
We may well see an increase in CGT rates with immediate effect, potentially to align them with income tax rates, tax specialist warns.
Man ordered to pay £25,000 in libel damages for negative Trustpilot review
This case could have ramifications for agents.
Tax hike ‘would be a kick in the teeth’ for property investors
The government is being encouraged to consider introducing a CGT exemption or reduction for landlords willing to sell properties to sitting tenants.
Estate agent websites see traffic hit all-time high
Many agents are finding that traffic to their websites “are busier than ever before”, says analyst.
Letting agents urged to help landlords navigate new licensing rules
Licensing is becoming a regulatory minefield for landlords, says PayProp.
Comings and Goings
Andrews Property Group appoints Vince Courtney; Belvoir hires two new recruits; New MD at Centrick
Virtual viewings are here to stay as they help ‘weed out the time-wasters’
Virtual Viewings help agents identify the “the tyre kickers”.
Harding Green is seeking self-employed agents and offering shares
The broker model provides agents with the ability to work on a self-employed basis and retain up to 80% of any fees they generate.