People
Comings and Goings
Warwick Estates appoints new COO; Martin & Co recruits five new staff; Richard Miller joins Spitfire.
News
Finance
Property auction sales double
David Sandeman, MD at EIG: “I do not recall seeing one [a month] where so many of the measurable metrics have increased by over 100%.”
Agency
OnTheMarket looks to take advantage of ‘growth opportunities’
OnTheMarket will hold its annual general meeting today.
Other News
Low stock levels remain a serious problem as prices continue to rise
A chronic shortage in stock is pushing up property prices.
Compliance
Agents urged to ‘remain vigilant’ regarding fraudulent tenancy applications
Agents are at greater risk of falling into a dangerous trap.
Acquisitions
Manchester estate agency completes two more acquisitions
North West based firm has marked its 30th anniversary by sealing a brace of acquisitions.
Agency
‘Astonishing’ rise in demand as agents are left needing more homes for sale
The number of available properties per estate agency branch has dropped to an all-time low.
People
Comings and Goings
HOP expands with six new appointments; Stuart Maxwell joins Horsham estate agents; Persimmon’s Mike Killoran to retire.
Finance
Surveyors to adopt remote valuations ‘to help speed up mortgage offers’
Surveying firm will go live with its online valuation platform.
Acquisitions
Fleet Mortgages is snapped up by Starling Bank
Starling Bank has completed the acquisition of the business in a £50m cash and share deal.
Agency
Reviews site allAgents names the best individuals working in estate agency
allAgents announces people’s award for best individuals in the industry. And the winners are....
Agency
Estate agents to charge £30 per viewing
Michael Riley, CEO of ViewRabbit: “We strongly believe that buyers, tenants, owners and agents can benefit from evolving how agents get paid.”
Agency
Buyers camped overnight outside estate agents for new homes
Homes are snapped up faster than agency can release them.
People
Comings and Goings
New director at Jones Robinson; Jacobs Steel recruits Sarah Cox; Director appointments at Brickflow
Lettings
Housing conditions in the PRS a ‘national scandal’, claims letting agent
Buy-to-let landlords have been accused of “not taking their responsibilities seriously”.
Agency
Upfront information: Where does it go from here?
If we improve the experience for the home buyer, people would potentially move more often which can only be a good thing for the economy and estate agents.
Agency
Yopa extends agreement with Optimus
Alan Young, MD at Optimus: “To secure a further contract extension with Yopa is excellent news.”
Other News
Second-home owners cash in on staycation boom
The British staycation boom has been prompted by tight international restrictions.
Agency
Estate agent to host charity art auction
John Bray & Partners is celebrating its 50th birthday.