Charity
Mundys pledge £20 from each property sale to Marie Curie
Simon Bentley, partner of Mundys, said: “We are all aware of the wonderful work that Marie Curie do nationwide.”
News
Agency
Almost 400,000 homes down valued by surveyors, claims agency
The South East is the region to have seen the most transactions hit by a down valuation, study shows.
Agency
New videos claim to show how it is possible to earn £100k a year as an agent
Sean Newman releases a free mini course claiming to show estate agents how to potentially earn more money.
Other News
Estate agent joins Married at First Sight UK as a contestant
The estate agent says she is looking for her “forever man”.
Law
Reflecting on the outcome of a recent claim against a deposit for damages
The adjudicator considered the level of fair wear, among other factors.
Agency
Felicity J Lord attracting ‘talent from other sectors’
Antony Lark, group MD: “Some of our best performers joined us with no experience.”
Agency
Propertymark issues advice for those looking to complete before Christmas
Propertymark says that the average time taken from offer to exchange is now 13-16 weeks.
Agency
Ewemove agrees new partnership
Head of academy, Liam Reid: “Our aim is for everyone in the town to hear about Ewemove.”
Other News
UK councils ready to help Afghan refugees but lack housing stock
The UK government is being urged to provide more funds to help accommodate people fleeing Afghanistan.
Training
Deadline approaches for Propertymark Qualifications Awards
Michael Smith, head of Propertymark Qualifications: “This will be a fantastic opportunity for the winners.”
Agency
Reviews site allAgents to host first ever awards ceremony
The hybrid event will form both an online and physical awards ceremony.
Agency
Banned estate agent handed suspended jail sentence
Chair of National Trading Standards Lord Toby Harris: “Working as an estate agent while banned is against the law and we will take action against dishonest fraudsters who try to con the public.”
Acquisitions
Twelve-branch agency snaps up rival firm
The deal will bring the new combined office to 70 people.
Agency
Estate agency to open third office in Essex
The Brightlingsea branch was unveiled during a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Compliance
Updated guide to Right to Rent checks
Deadline extension: The latest advice for letting agents and landlords carrying out Right to Rent checks during the coronavirus pandemic.
Agency
Complaints about estate agents look set to increase
Rebecca Marsh, Property Ombudsman: “Enquiry levels in 2021 are already showing further year-on-year increases and we are expecting this to continue.”
Agency
Viewing requests for both sales and lettings remain ‘strong’ – LRG
The highest average viewing requests on properties for sale and to let unveiled.
Finance
Homebuyers struggle with stringent lending criteria for 95% LTV mortgages
The return of 95% loan to value (LTV) mortgages has failed to make an impact with buyers, claims broker.
Agency
Zoopla report highlights acute shortage of sales stock
The quantity of homes for sale is down by more than 25%