Agency
Purplebricks delivers ‘strong’ financial performance and announces new pricing model
The online estate agency has unveiled the acceleration of its latest strategy.
News
Politics
Welsh government to clamp down on second homes and holiday lets
There will also be a pilot area in Wales where these new measures will be trialled and evaluated before being considered for wider rollout.
Tech
Zoopla’s latest innovation to boost click-through rate five-fold – claim
Zoopla says that the new service will result in higher user engagement.
Tech
Belvoir goes live with new website
Belvoir is hoping to take advantage of the growth in online traffic to own-branded estate agency websites.
Other News
OPINION: Never knowingly under built
Here’s a solution that brings new meaning to the strapline ‘Every Little Helps’.
Law
Government accused of ‘kicking can down the line’ for homeowners
Thousands of leaseholders living in dangerous blocks will not be protected by the latest government announcement.
Agency
Lanes New Homes adopts the Hamptons name
The existing residential development teams will remain.
Agency
Purplebricks brings ‘Home support’ campaign to life
Purplebricks looks forward to the 2021 Tokyo Olympics as the “official estate agent of Team GB”.
Politics
Greater ‘support and clarity’ needed ahead of easing measures on 19 July
The government must provide clarity as to the future fiscal policy to allow businesses, including estate agents, to plan, says tax expert.
Politics
Face masks set to be voluntary for estate agents
The prime minister will make an announcement.
Agency
Estate agent told my clients I was dead!
Is it beyond the wit of man (or woman) to perhaps come up with a document outlining the Principles of Working Together?
Acquisitions
John Lewis unveils plans to become a major private landlord
Tenants renting from John Lewis will be given the option to have it furnished with company products.
Agency
Purplebricks expected to report ‘strong trading performance’
Purplebricks says it enjoyed a strong good start to 2021.
Agency
John D Wood reports record-breaking month as property transactions soar
New sales agreed have increased significantly.
Law
New Bill ‘will ensure high standards of safety for people’s homes’
The reforms are designed to tackle bad practice head on.
Law
The laws underpinning the PRS are ‘not fit for purpose’ – NRLA
Ministers are considering reforms.
Finance
Room for growth as average rents exceed £1,000 a month
Andy Halstead, HomeLet & Let Alliance CEO: “In simple terms, increased costs for landlords mean increased costs for tenants.”
Finance
The stamp duty holiday ‘was perfectly timed’
The stamp duty holiday triggered a sharp rise in monthly property transactions.
Other News
TV presenter defends estate agent who harassed Professor Chris Whitty
Some people have called for the news presenter to be sacked after comments made about a video of Chris Witty being accosted by two men in a park.