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Agents urged not to rush through deals to beat stamp duty deadline
The current stamp duty holiday will come to an end next week.
Lloyds Bank set to buy first property as it plans to become a private landlord
The bank, which is Britain’s biggest mortgage lender, is reportedly looking for new sources of revenue with interest rates at record lows.
Prime minister’s planning reforms in ‘tatters’, says Tory MP
Conservative MPs are urging Boris Johnson to reconsider his “electorally toxic” planning reforms.
New eviction ban plans come under fire
Tomorrow will mark the beginning of a three-day long debate.
Updated Covid-19 guidance and information for landlords and tenants
Updated following the extension of Step 3 of the coronavirus roadmap on Monday 21 June.
Removal firms prepare for ‘very difficult and trying week or so’
The race is on as next week’s stamp duty holiday deadline approaches.
Rural areas ‘now present realistic options for hybrid or remote workers’
Nick Leeming: “Our branches are as busy now as at any point I can remember.”
Surge in demand ‘has far surpassed anything I’ve seen previously’
Matt Barry: “We’re now regularly receiving offers from multiple buyers per property.”
Agents working from home could ‘become new normal’ under shock plans
Agents could be given the legal right to work from home.
Dominic Grace to leave Savills after 37 years to launch new firm
Grace described his time at Savills as “the most phenomenal ride”.
Comings and Goings
Marcus Flacks leaves Marsh & Parsons to join Strutt & Parker; Housing Hand appoints James Maguire; Mazars recruits Graham Bearman from Cluttons
Fine & Country launches new hub in West London
Fine & Country Notting Hill & Chelsea will not have a traditional high street office.
Publication of RICS governance scandal investigation delayed
Alison Levitt QC previously committed to completing the review in mid-June.
Free tickets to EA Masters up for grabs for you and your colleagues
As the official News Media Partner, Property Industry Eye has secured 10 tickets to attend this year’s full event programme.
Rental demand up sharply in London
Fewer landlords are now willing to drop their rents which is a stark contrast to this time last year.
The estate agency industry comes out in force to support local food banks
Agents can still collect and donate food items.
House prices set to fall as stamp duty end date looms
There are signs that the pace of price growth is starting to ease off.
Solicitors and conveyancers should charge more
Iain McKenzie, CEO of The Guild of Property Professionals: “Like estate agents, conveyancers need to be properly rewarded for the work they do.”