Rental demand falls as EU tenant numbers hits four-year low
Goodlord has analysed 300,000 tenancies from across the last four years to track the decline in the number of EU tenants moving to England.
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Man has been charged over ‘sex-for-rent’ allegations in first case of its kind
The 52-year-old is scheduled to appear at North East Surrey Magistrates’ Court next month in what is believed to be the first case of its kind in England and Wales.
HMRC extends self assessment deadline – but there is a “sting in the tail”
HM Revenue & Customs has confirmed that the 31 January tax return filing deadline will be extended to 28 February.
Coronavirus: Agent shares video diary of ‘working through the pandemic’
Stephen Groves, the director of Home Estate Agents in Urmston, Greater Manchester, highlights some of the challenges currently facing agents, as well as clients.
Allow agents to undertake conveyancing to make transactions ‘smoother’
With the stamp duty holiday deadline fast-approaching, Gazeal says the conveyancing system is likely to struggle in the coming weeks.
Trio join forces to acquire Martin & Co in Shrewsbury
The Martin & Co franchise for Shrewsbury and the surrounding area, including Telford, has been snapped up.
Fine & Country agents offered bespoke lettings and management service
Agents within the Fine & Country network will have an opportunity to branch out into offering lettings without having a lettings division of their own.
Connells acquires Alchemy stake in Countrywide
Connells now owns more than 50% of Countrywide shares
Agents offered sales incentive trip to Dubai despite tighter Covid restrictions
Chairman pushes agents to meet sales targets amid coronavirus pandemic.
Alchemy rules out new Countrywide bid as Connells takeover moves forward
Connells agreed terms to acquire Countrywide last month.
AML, risk assessments and property agency – expert’s view
Agents should be looking to revise their own policy based on the new national risk assessment.
Hunters once again extends takeover talks with TPFG
TPFG is hoping to add Hunters, which has more than 200 branches across the country, to its portfolio of high-profile chains, which includes Ellis & Co, EweMove, Martin & Co and Parkers.
Mr & Mrs Clarke embarks on recuitment drive
The hybrid agency, which operates a self-employed business model without a high street office, is looking to add to the 14 franchised partner agents it already has in place.
The Guild of Property Professionals joins the Kickstart Scheme
The Kickstart Scheme provides funding to create new job placements for 16 to 24 year olds.
Significant fall in number of properties owned by overseas firms
The number of properties in England and Wales owned by overseas companies has dropped by 4,000 since the EU referendum.
Hundreds of homes available for NHS workers free of charge
The TrustedStays scheme is supported by some of the UK’s major players in the short-term accommodation industry.
Home learning computers appeal has raised over £19,000 so far
Agents and industry suppliers are encouraged to help schools during lockdown.
Buyers can “lock in” the stamp duty holiday on new homes, says tax expert
Calls to the chancellor to extend the stamp duty holiday may not work – but new build home buyers could benefit if they act now.
Covid: Estate agency branches provide ‘an unsafe environment’
Safety in the workplace remains a major issue during the current lockdown.
Substantial rent arrears exemption is a ‘welcome change for landlords’
Eviction ban: The threshold for “substantial rent arrears” has been reduced to six months.