Compliance
Regulator’s ruling ‘another positive step in remedying the leasehold scandal’
Persimmon and Aviva agree to refund leaseholders after watchdog uncovers evidence of overcharging.
News
Charity
Property journalist Graham Norwood aims to raise money for Samaritans
Norwood is urging agents to donate money via his fundraising page.
Other News
Estate agent left shaken following attack in broad daylight after a viewing
The assault left Elizabeth Noble with a black eye as she walked back to her car following a property viewing.
Agency
Are you in the Best Estate Agent Guide?
This year’s assessment is now complete and the results are in.
Lettings
Letting agent confirmed as final Love Island 2021 TV show contestant
Devon's Faye Winter, revealed as contestant on 2021 edition of the ITV show, says that she would like to own her own estate agency.
Finance
Property transactions slow ahead of stamp duty holiday deadline
Property transactions eased in May for the second month in a row.
Agency
Hunters to allow agents to work ‘on their own terms’ under hybrid model
Glynis Frew, MD of Hunters: “We are committed to continually evolving our offering to meet market demands and differing personal needs, with increased flexibility forming a key part of this.”
Agency
PR firm co-founded by Russell Quirk is now ‘proper’
Russell Quirk co-founded the PR agency with James Lockett two and a half years ago following the collapse of Emoov.
Compliance
Updated guide to Right to Rent checks
The latest guidance helps agents better understand what is required of them.
Finance
Homebuyers remain stuck in transaction limbo due to lengthy delays
Colby Short, founder of GetAgent.co.uk: “The stamp duty holiday has been a great incentive to coax many homebuyers out of their Covid boltholes and into the market.”
Politics
The government unveils strategy to end rough sleeping
The Everyone In initiative has so far led to more 26,000 moving on to longer-term accommodation.
Finance
Homebuyers undeterred by end of stamp duty holiday
The pandemic leaves a legacy of changed priorities.
Other News
Average new build price premium is 29%
New build homes have continued to command a price premium in every region of Britain.
Agency
Buyers turn to auctions to beat stamp duty deadline
Jamie Cooke, MD at iamsold: “It’s a great time for estate agents to consider adding auction to their portfolio of services.”
Agency
Changes at Propertymark ‘are a clear case of action and not empty words’
Six months into Nathan Emerson’s time as CEO, Propertymark urges members ‘to watch this space’.
Tech
Chancellors agrees new partnership with Zoopla
There will be an increased focus on developing products and services.
People
Comings and Goings
Cate Statham joins Knight Frank; Gordon Barraclough links up with Cosmos; DM Hall expands team
Tech
Just Move In integrates with Reapit
Just Move In is now live and ready to install on Reapit’s App Marketplace.
Other News
Half of homebuyers take just 30 minutes to decide on a property
Properties are going under offer incredibly quickly in current market conditions.
Other News
London and New York the most important cities in the world to the super-rich
Wealthy individuals found the two cities to be the best to live, invest and do business.