Lettings
Eviction ban extended
Communities secretary Robert Jenrick: “Tenants and landlords should be preparing to pay rent or come to an agreement if they have not done so already.”
News
Lettings
Rishi Sunak has made ‘landlords the scapegoats for a crisis of his own making’
The chancellor is accused of turning his back on the support the PRS sector needs.
Agency
Hybrid agency expands
Director Ami Baxter: “We no longer have timewasters walking through the office door and that has enabled us to generate more property sales.”
People
Comings and Goings
Knight Frank bolsters team; David Jervis joins Burrington Estates; Mojo appoints director
Finance
Stamp duty holiday fuels record month for property sales
There is ‘a plethora of happy vendors out there’, says industry veteran.
Agency
Agents ‘increase awareness of the law and the rights of tenants’
Propertymark points out that the RoPA working group has proposed a new regulatory framework to cover agents.
Law
Conveyancers call for another stamp duty holiday extension
Adrian Jaggard, CEO of Taylor Rose MW: “Aware that chains may fall down if the deadline is missed, agents are increasingly panicking.”
Agency
Savills slammed for asking buyers for ‘proof of funds’ before viewings
Housing minister: “Requesting this level of info from a prospective buyer to view a home is simply wrong.”
Lettings
Rightmove introduces Landlord and Tenant Services as part of new ‘vision’
Christian Balshen, Rightmove’s head of lettings, says the new vision involves linking every step of the journey of letting a property, from sending a lead to collecting the keys.
People
Comings and Goings
UK Sotheby’s International Realty appoints MD; Former golf pro joins Spicerhaart; New property manager at Barnsdales
Acquisitions
TPFG hails ‘strong’ start to 2021 and unveils plans to double size of EweMove
The latest trading results have benefitted from the acquisition of Hunters.
Agency
Estate agency launches new lifestyle website
The new website has been designed to act as a consumer guide.
Law
Whole chains could face collapse as stamp duty deadline looms – claim
Chris Hodgkinson, ex-estate agent: “I think we all know the pressure lenders, solicitors, search providers and, in particular, agency sales progression teams will be under.”
Other News
Housing market steadies at elevated levels
Dip in buyers helps offset extreme sales supply imbalance.
Lettings
Propertymark calls for urgent action on rent arrears
Propertymark’s Timothy Douglas: “The UK government must build a bridge to recovery and provide a dedicated financial support package for the sector.”
Finance
Homebuyers struggle as sellers add stamp duty saving to the price
House price growth wipes out stamp duty saving.
Finance
OnTheMarket to showcase recent success in a bid to attract new investors
Jason Tebb, CEO and Clive Beattie, CFO will answer strategic questions at an investor presentation this week.
Finance
Will Rishi Sunak extend furlough following delay to easing lockdown?
Business leaders are calling for more support from the chancellor.
Agency
Letting agent nominated for two regional awards
The winner will be revealed later this month.