Rishi Sunak’s stamp duty holiday ‘has been critical in keeping the economy moving’
This latest data reveals the scale of demand that has surged into the property market.
News Archive
How are conveyancing firms managing and what are work levels really like?
State of the market – how are conveyancers preparing for the months ahead?
CGT fears as chancellor hints at tax hikes to pay for coronavirus
Rishi Sunak tells the BBC’s Andrew Marr: “The economy is experiencing significant stress.”
haart closes another office as staff make permanent shift to home working
The Kesgrave branch of haart has closed as the business moves online.
Turning Countrywide’s business around ‘will be a difficult, expensive and lengthy process’
There has been an update on Connells’ possible cash offer for Countrywide.
Comings and Goings
Promotions at Homesearch; Gary Cameron receives major promotion; Gemma Maclaran takes on key Cotswolds role; Mark Coulter joins Homey’s board
The proportion of homes flipped in England and Wales hits 12-year high
Burnley has seen more homes flipped in 2020 than in any other local authority in England and Wales, new research shows.
New partnership aims to reduce reporting and end of tenancy admin
Inventory Hive and The Depositary aim to support letting agents by announcing direct integration.
Property investors and developers could be entitled to stamp duty refunds
HMRC has amended its online guidance, meaning developers and investors could be owed hundreds of thousands of pounds in stamp duty reimbursements.
Boomin answer ‘your questions’
From Platinum agents to Property Playground, here is what you need to know about the soon-to-launch Boomin portal.
Reapit appoints Mark Armstrong as CEO
Before joining Reapit, Armstrong was the group vice-president and general manager EMEA at Rimini Street.
Estate agents urged to focus on reducing delays in order to ‘get paid faster’
There are certain parts of the sales process that agents can control to speed things up.
Letting agents advised to review their banking and payment systems
Letting agencies could reap significant benefits, according to PayProp.
New partnership to create further efficiencies for agents
There is a general desire to speed up residential property transactions.
Extend ban on tenant evictions, says agency
Most BTL landlords will not welcome the call for extra powers to stop renters losing their homes.
ARLA Propertymark and NAEA Propertymark unveil new presidential teams
Following the appointments of Angela Davey and Kirsty Finney earlier in the year, the remaining presidential team positions have now been filled.
Historic vaccine boost for London’s housing market
Home buyer demand surges following positive vaccine news.