Agency
Buyers are making offers on homes before viewing amid booming market
The buying frenzy means that a larger number of homes are now selling for more than the asking price.
News
Law
The end of the eviction ban provides an opportunity for ‘reform’
Letting agents have a key role to play.
Lettings
Renters face losing their homes unless government provides financial aid
A quarter of those with arrears said that their landlord had attempted to reclaim these by seeking a court order.
People
Comings and Goings
Horton and Garton appoints lettings manager; Harding Green welcomes Stefano De gaspari; Boyer appointments update
Lettings
Demand from tenants reaches highest on record for April
Mark Hayward, chief policy advisor, Propertymark: “We continue to see unprecedented demand from tenants.”
Agency
Sold! Surge in properties being purchased at auction
Auctioneer Andrew Binstock: “No one knows how long this will go on for but it’s a brilliant time to sell.”
Tech
InfoTrack enhances Property Report
Scott Bozinis, chief executive officer at InfoTrack: “Reporting on SDLT and environmental search data is no longer a time-consuming and complex task.”
Politics
Stamp duty petition passes 10,000 mark
Reaching 10,000 signatures means the government must now respond to the petition.
Tech
A glimpse into the future… 2030
Ed Mead says that this is something he believes the market has been crying out for but has never been stitched together - till now. For sales agents, 2030 has arrived.
Acquisitions
Done deal: North London agency completes purchase of local rival
This is the firm’s second acquisition.
Agency
Communication is king – new study reveals what customers want from agents
The research shows that there are a few changes agents could make to improve their sustainability.
Compliance
New land measurement guidance launched by RICS
The new guidance represents international best practice for land measurement.
Tech
New property price and rental analytics tool
The online platform offers new level of house price and rental market intelligence.
Finance
Post-pandemic trend looks set to drive up property prices
Less than a quarter of businesses will ask people to return to work full-time, says tax expert.
Politics
Propertymark welcomes government’s latest housing scheme
Propertymark CEO Nathan Emerson: “It’s clear that the UK government recognise the importance of homeownership.”
Law
Company issues apology after letting agent posts ‘no DSS’ advert
Agents and landlords must not use ‘no DSS’ to discriminate against benefit tenants.
Politics
Value of UK homes sold predicted to increase significantly
High demand for property has been driven in part by the stamp duty holiday.