Lettings agents report ‘record-breaking month’ as demand and supply hit new highs for June
ARLA Propertymark hails ‘active rental market’
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OnTheMarket grows to 14,000 advertisers
Over 1,600 agency branches now list exclusively on OnTheMarket
Strewth! Sexiest estate agents go on view
New instagram page features the ‘genetically blessed’ of the real estate industry
Belvoir reports continued growth despite Covid challenges
Group says it is well placed to capitalise on the current upturn in the market
Deposit diaries: Early intervention can lead to dispute resolutions
An impartial intermediary can help to avoid the need for more formal intervention
Comings and goings
Short notes about agencies, people, and things
Make a date with Agents Giving to combat poverty in your community
Charity want agents to help beat last year’s donation of 22,000 fodd parcels
Revealed – the average sales fee has risen to 1.51%
The highs and lows of commission rates across the country
Firms leading the fight against Rightmove sign to free portal
Free to list portal claims 1.5m visitors in June
How rent rises compare to other major costs-of-living
Rents have risen, but not as much as internet access, new cars, or groceries
Fight! – brawling in the streets as agents compete for buyers
Eagerness to lure buyers into new developments results in punch-ups
Celebrating 30 years at Connells
One of the industry’s best-known figures achieves a milestone anniversary
Home buyers still facing rejection despite uptick in mortgage approvals
Mortgage approvals recovered in June but there are still barriers to getting on the property ladder
Where to start with a social media strategy
Tips for agents who want to get themselves seen on the likes of Facebook and Instagram
Foxtons’ losses grow as it reveals impact of the coronavirus outbreak on commissions
Agent reports sales and lettings slump for first half of 2020 but is hopeful of a Stamp Duty holiday boost
Complaints rise at the Property Redress Scheme
Over £600,000 awarded to complainants by PRS in 2019
Zoopla claims new CRM tool increases audience sizes by 350%
Audience Builder to be made available to estate agents in the near term
New free-to-list site aims to challenge Purplebricks
Ex-EYE columnist launches listing service for DIY sellers
HMLR data on leases and covenants now available through online hub
New access to Land Registry data may bring Proptech innovations
Comings and goings
Short notes about agencies, people, and things