Lettings
The Letting Partnership honoured with The Queen’s Award for Enterprise
The Letting Partnership, set-up in 2006, is one of 205 organisations nationally to be recognised with the prestigious award.
News
Finance
OPINION: Auctions are now the only way buyers can beat the stamp duty deadline
There are just seven weeks to go until the end of the stamp duty holiday for properties over £250,000.
Politics
Labour reshuffle: Lucy Powell appointed shadow housing secretary
Lucy Powell: “Some really big issues to tackle from cladding, housing crisis, private rented sector, homelessness and providing decent housing for all, to name a few.”
Tech
Zoopla unveils new multi-million pound strategy
Zoopla is hoping to increase the number of property listings on its platform.
Acquisitions
Linley & Simpson eyes further acquisitions following buying spree
The agency has secured a quick-fire hat-trick of West Yorkshire deals.
People
Arun Estates chief to step down after almost 40 years
David Lench, group managing director of Arun Estates: “This has not been a decision that has been easy to make.
Acquisitions
Martin & Co franchise snaps up competitor business
Franchisee Shahid Miah “As a franchise model, Martin & Co is perfect.”
Agency
Big marketing shift as agents transfer spend from portals to websites
Ben Sellers, CEO of Starberry: “[Agents] are not as reliant on the portals for digital leads.”
Agency
Auctioneer to host webinar about Modern Method of Auction for agents
You can register now for the webinar.
Other News
Hong Kong investment in London properties increases sharply
About 7,000 people from Hong Kong have already been allowed to settle in the UK since July last year.
Lettings
Rents hit record high, say HomeLet
Andy Halstead, HomeLet & Let Alliance chief executive officer: “We’re continuing to see a sustained demand for let property; against a backdrop of reduced stock.”
People
Propertymark chair accepts new lead role with the Conveyancing Association
Nicky Heathcote, Propertymark’s interim executive chair, will also work with The Conveyancing Association.
Agency
EYE poll result: How has the pandemic changed working lives for estate agents?
What does the ‘new normal’ for agents look like?
People
Purplebricks announces senior appointments following resignation of CSO
Chris Beckwith left Purplebricks on Friday after less than two months in the role.
Agency
Will estate agents change their business models following Uber ruling?
Uber drivers must be treated as workers rather than self-employed, the UK's Supreme Court recently ruled.
Law
Evictions ban: Updated guidance relating to latest possession actions
The latest advice explains the possession action process in the county courts in England and Wales.
Other News
New research identifies growing property buying trends
Vanessa Hale at Strutt & Parker says unique cornerstones identified in 2014 - 'demographics, finance, lifestyle and location' - have been joined by four new major influences.
People
Comings and Goings
Hugo Headlam joins Harding Green; Directorate change at Crest Nicholson; The Cumberland appoints David Robinson
Agency
The housing market in London ‘is riding a wave of momentum’
Significant increase in new agreed deals.
Agency
Orlando Reid expands into Manchester
The opening of the Manchester office is a pivotal point in the growth of the business.