Less than a third of agents saw rents rise in December
Letting agents continue to support landlords and their tenants during these ongoing difficult times.
News Archive
Government urged to scrap stamp duty
A high number of conveyancers think scrapping stamp duty will be the best course of action.
Zoopla unveils ambitious plans for future growth
After 18 months of development, and millions of pounds of investment, the portal has a vision that it says will ‘revolutionise the market’ and unlock new growth opportunities for agents.
John D Wood eyes growth opportunities
John D Wood & Co. has reported their best trading result in five year with sales last year outperforming 2019 figures.
Lomond adds four more agencies in three cities to portfolio
The newly merged national estate agency and lettings group, Lomond, continues its expansion programme.
Comings and Goings
Ryan Power joins SDL Property Auctions; Carter Jonas expands planning & development division; Tetra Tech appoints new MD
New free pre-tenancy management technology
The Lettings Hub is launching BOX – a free to use pre-tenancy management platform.
Safeagent calls for delays to control the spread of Covid-19
Safeagent wants to see more done to halt the spread of coronavirus, including a pause on routine electrical inspections and new property licensing schemes.
The Guild claims to have saved agents over £26m last year
The Guild of Property Professionals says the size and influence of its network has allowed it to negotiate preferential deals with third party suppliers.
MP welcomes decision to debate stamp duty holiday extension
The Petitions Committee has announced an e-petition session to discuss a petition relating to stamp duty land tax relief will take place on Monday 1st February. It will be broadcast live.
Agents urged to prepare for a housing market lockdown
The government remains committed to keeping the housing market open but The Letting Partnership says agents should carry out essential checks just in case it is shut down unexpectedly.
Sellers reluctant to put their homes up for sale during lockdown
There has been a 12% drop in new instructions coming to the market in the first few weeks of 2021 compared with the same period last year.
Business as usual for Relocation Agent Network as owner agrees to sell
MD Richard Tucker is to retire as Cartus enters into non-binding term sheet to sell UK Relocation Agent Network to Dwellworks’ UK entity.
End of stamp duty holiday leaves the market ‘facing a precipitous cliff edge’
Tax expert warns that ending the stamp duty holiday in March will have a “devastating impact” on the housing market.
Investment boost for Zero Deposit as KFH joins existing shareholder agencies
KFH sits alongside Andrews as new property agency investors.
Vendors grow, but slowing residential property market directionless overall
Uncertainty over whether the government will extend the stamp duty holiday beyond March has led to a drop in property market activity.
Number of sales agreed per agency branch in December hits 14-year high
As we approach the stamp duty, LTT and LBTT cliff edges on the 31 March, NAEA Propertymark is increasingly concerned about the pressure this is placing on the property industry.
Stamp duty holiday has helped maintain post-lockdown buyer boom
The number of sales agreed in 2020 surpassed 2019, new data shows.
Agent slammed for leaflets which ask, ‘Has Covid been a blessing in disguise?’
JP & Brimelow, described as the “heartless agent of the north”, issues a groveling apology for their ‘clumsy and ill thought out’ leaflets after being panned on social media.