Mishon Mackay returns to Zoopla after five-year absence
The firm’s seven branches in Sussex will list properties on the portal.
News Archive
Conveyancers urged to work closely with search providers to avoid ‘unnecessary delays’
An overheated market, Covid-19, and resourcing issues have led to slow conveyancing.
Top tier buyers look to the capital’s outer boroughs
Kensington and Knightsbridge are playing “second fiddle” to traditionally less sought-after areas.
Trending topics on the Property Tribes forum – Landlords’ Barometer #86
Some landlords running for the hills, others hanging in there – and some caught like rabbits in the headlights
Higher rental demand for houses as tenants seek more space
The current pandemic has caused a shift in tenant demand trends.
Expert advice for agents: It may be time to review your firm’s fee strategy
Agents are being urged to start planning their strategy for 2021.
Which region has seen biggest asking price jump since the market re-opened?
The housing market in England reopened for socially distanced property viewing on 13 May.
Sharp rise in number of property owners selling up in London
Sellers must price realistically to get properties sold in the capital.
Post lockdown trend is creating a new London commuter belt
Growing demand for homes outside London reflects a shift towards commuter areas.
Rapidly cooling market – sentiment tracker
New enquiry slowdown deepens, but overall levels remain strong
Comings & goings
Open House’s new high street presence; Senior change at Zero Deposit
New coronavirus restrictions show why agents should ditch manual onboarding
Using manual processes for customer onboarding and AML checks makes no sense in a digital age, says CEO of SmartSearch
Revealed – the areas with the highest percentage of vacant homes
There are currently around 640,000 empty homes in England.
Free title indemnity insurance for BTL landlords
Landbay is hoping to speed up the mortgage process and the time to completion.
Mortgage fire sales set to become more common
Several lenders have offered fire sale mortgages in recent weeks.
Have your say on new EPC proposals
Proposed new rules could be implemented from 2025.
Purplebricks founder becomes MBE in Queen’s Honours list
Kenny Bruce given an MBE, while well-known developer gets a knighthood.
Comings and goings
John D Wood’s country house department; Changes at Keller Williams; The Right Mortgage expands
Landlord confidence falls as rent arrears ignored by government
It is unsustainable to have tenants with rent arrears ‘building indefinitely’.
Will LSL share price continue to rise as new week of trading starts?
LSL starts the new week with its share price up slightly week-on-week.