Agency
Strike launches in Midlands and central England as it eyes UK-wide expansion
The hybrid agency, formerly Housesimple, aims to undercut traditional high street estate agents by offering vendors a free property sales service.
News
Law
Ground Rent Reform: What can we expect from this major change?
This is the first in a series of long awaited legislative measures seeking to fundamentally change the way in which ground rents are applied to residential properties.
Agency
Estate agent charged with common assault after Chris Whitty incident
Lewis Hughes, who was this week sacked from his job as a negotiator at Caplen Estates in Essex, has been reportedly been charged with common assault after England’s chief medical officer Prof Chris Whitty was accosted in a park in central London.
Finance
Belvoir reveals scheme designed to ‘retain and incentivise’ senior team
The franchising firm’s nine most senior directors have been offered share options worth collectively around £1.5m.
Agency
Foxtons shortlisted for two awards
Foxtons says that it has helped ‘set the standard for service in estate agency’.
Acquisitions
Chesterfield estate agent acquires local rival
The company doubles the number of branches.
Politics
MP criticises Persimmon for ‘predatory behaviour’
The housebuilder made a pre-tax profit of £784m in 2020.
Politics
London exodus will not ‘represent a permanent structural shift’
London’s population looks set to fall for the first time in over 30 years, as the ‘race for space’ drives up demand for homes outside the capital.
Agency
Estate agent who accosted Professor Chris Whitty sacked from his job
The negotiator, who grabbed the Chief Medical Officer for England around the neck, says he just wanted “a selfie with Chris Whitty to show my mum”.
Agency
Seven agents expelled from the Property Ombudsman Scheme
Agents in Maidenhead, Guildford, Knaphill, Bolton, Victoria, and Bromley were chucked out of Ombudsman scheme.
Agency
Doorsteps founder wastes little time registering a new company
Doorsteps.co.uk may wish to update their website.
Agency
Hybrid agency launches new territory as it looks to expand across the UK
The agency is eyeing new territories.
Compliance
Tragedy as FCS Compliance founder Jerry Walters dies aged 57
LonRes chairman William Carrington: “Jerry’s sudden passing has shocked us all and he will be greatly missed by the whole team.”
People
Propertymark confirms new presidents
ARLA Propertymark and NAEA Propertymark unveil presidential teams for the year ahead.
Politics
Permanent stamp duty cut could provide ‘sustained, long-term success’
Most people believe the tax is hindering their ability to move more often.
Agency
Estate agent website visitor volumes remain at record highs
Traffic to own-branded estate agent websites has increased significantly over the past 12 months.
Agency
OTM shareholders told not to attend this month’s AGM in person
OTM recently announced a positive start to FY22 with current trading in line with the Board’s expectations.
People
Doorsteps founder Akshay Ruparelia ‘reluctantly’ quits
Akshay Ruparelia: “My fellow director and I do not share the same strategic vision for the company’s growth.”
Agency
They think it is all over, it is now! Or is it?
Is anyone else getting calls from estate agents to check that their accounts will be paid today ahead of their month end?
Agency
Estate agent pledges to sell or let properties for free if England win Euro 2020
England will play Ukraine in the quarter-finals after a 2-0 victory over Germany at Wembley.