More realistic vendors come to market as stamp duty deadline draws closer
New sellers price keenly to beat March deadline.
News Archive
Lifestyle change is ‘reshaping rental demand’
Rental demand is shifting to the leafy suburbs amid Covid-19 crisis.
Cleaning remains the number one cause of deposit disputes
Tenancy disputes have drop slightly, new data shows.
Rents increase for the first time since the start of coronavirus pandemic
The average cost of a newly let property in Great Britain is up 1.4% year-on-year, new data shows.
Tenants and landlords need greater financial support, says NRLA
The association says that landlords and tenants are being ‘left to muddle through’ without sufficient support’ from government.
Many renters ‘are anxious about paying the rent over winter’
A number of private tenants have suffered financial hardship due to the pandemic.
More Countrywide closures: Has your local branch closed?
A Countywide spokesperson insisted that the estate agency group “does not report on branch numbers”.
Businesses claiming new furlough funding must do so by close of play today
The government has provided fresh guidance on the extended furlough scheme.
Letting agents can now sign up to try Rightmove’s latest tool
New booking tool almost halved the number of tenant no-shows during the trial phase, says one agent.
New platform aims to help agents increase market share
The nurturingAI platform is set to launch in December.
Private rented sector landlords continue to be battered from all quarters
Trending topics on the Property Tribes forum – Landlords’ Barometer #87
UK’s property market is booming – if you know where to look
A third of the UK’s largest cities are experiencing a property boom, research shows.
Comings and Goings
Myddelton & Major appoints head of sales; Suzanne Aplin joins Weston Homes; Simpson & Marwick recruits property specialist
When do people purchase their first property?
There are significantly fewer high loan-to-value mortgage products currently available.
What impact did Tier 3 restrictions have on the letting market in Leicester?
The data provides a strong indication that the weeks ahead will be difficult for the property market across England.
New home buyers service launches with capacity for £300m annual purchases
The company has positioned itself as an additional sales tool and partner to developers and estate agents.
Property owners face paying tens of thousands of pounds more in CGT
Capital gains tax: New proposals will ‘increase the tension around higher taxes’.
Robert Jenrick: The housing market must “be kept open at this difficult time”
RESI Convention 2020: Transcript of Robert Jenrick’s speech, exactly as it was delivered.
Carter Jonas announces latest promotions with 14 new partners
The property firm has announced 14 new partners, and made a further 55 promotions.
Fixflo launches new contractor marketplace
The on-demand service lets users book a new Electrical Installation Condition Report online.