Industry views: Will the housing market thrive without stamp duty extension?
Buyer demand has slowed as the stamp duty holiday nears end.
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Stamp duty holiday loophole or a red herring?
Will homebuyers benefit from the stamp duty holiday, even if they have not completed their transaction by the 31 March 2021?
OPINION: PropTech – Is there anyone who actually cares about this?
Russell Quirk takes aim at what he describes as “PropTech evangelists”.
Data stolen from Foxtons leaked online by hackers
Foxtons spokesperson tells EYE that the stolen data is “both old and incomplete” and cannot cause “financial loss or harm to those affected customers”.
Comings and Goings
Savills appoints new director; e.surv hires new MD; Masthaven announces key promotions
Agency in Kent lets 26 properties in one month with no physical viewings
Virtual property viewings during the latest lockdown have kept the housing market relatively active amid the Covid-19 crisis.
Build to Rent building momentum
A number of big housebuilders and institutional investors have shifted their focus towards the Build to Rent sector in recent years.
Government must act now to stop homebuyers facing a cliff edge in March
MPs from both main parties have argued for the extension of the stamp duty holiday.
Chancellor urged to do more for all renters after fresh support for students
NRLA’s Ben Beadle is calling on Rishi Sunak to “develop a package to help tenants pay off arrears”.
Housing industry reacts to stamp duty holiday decision
MPs have warned that thousands of property sales are at risk unless the stamp duty holiday is extended.
Death of the high street – home-based agency model set to come of age
Following the news that Boohoo has bought Debenhams, and ASOS has acquired Topshop, Mark Meyer reflects on whether high street agents may soon be a thing of the past.
YOPA currently ranked as the best online estate agent
EweMove and Strike also rank highly, while Purplebricks lags behind.
Franchisee snaps up local independent
Essex-based franchisee looks to increase market share in their local market by acquiring a nearby independent rival.
KFH secures major new client and significant BTR portfolio
Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward has been appointed as a partner for the lettings and asset management of a major Build to Rent portfolio currently being established in London.
Leaders Romans Group acquires EuroLet in Bishop’s Stortford
Leaders Romans Group has completed its first acquisition of the year.
Sharp rise in exchange activity as buyers rush to beat SDLT holiday deadline
The number of property exchanges surged 57% in January, new figures show.
Comings and Goings
Rendall & Rittner hires new team leader; Tom Lockton joins Fisher German; Redrow appoints Tom Hughes
Clear signs of strong consumer demand, despite market uncertainty
Vendors and buyers on the up, landlords and tenants steady as overall market rallies against lockdown restrictions.
Boxall Brown & Jones eyes expansion as it relocates to larger premises
The company operates across the East Midlands.