Acquisitions
Linley & Simpson opens new branch in Kirklees
Last October, Linley & Simpson bought the specialist lettings arm of fellow Yorkshire independent agency, Simon Blyth.
News
Tech
Propertymark to help agents ‘navigate the world of technology’
Propertymark webinar: Chief policy advisor Mark Hayward will talk to five REACH UK proptech firms next week to see how they could potentially help estate agency businesses.
Agency
Century 21 UK to white-label the Moovshack property app
Chris Summers, head of franchising at Century 21 UK: “I’m looking forward to giving customers the reassurance of being able to connect with our branches and franchisees all around the UK.”
Compliance
FCS Compliance to host free AML training for Rightmove members
Jerry Walters, of FCS Compliance: “Latest estimates put the amount of “dirty money” held in UK property as being in excess of £5bn and the use of complex corporate structures has been central to this.”
Politics
The stamp duty holiday has ‘turbocharged the property market’
The latest data provides yet more evidence of how the stamp duty holiday has boosted the housing market.
Agency
It is time for estate agents and lawyers to call a truce
The house buying and selling process is never going to improve unless agents and lawyers welcome the benefits of innovation.
Agency
Chancellors is the latest high-profile agency to sign-up to challenger portal
Chancellors follows Barratt Developments, Leaders Romans Group and Strutt & Parker and hundreds of additional agents in agreeing to list on the portal in recent months.
Law
Relevant laws on e-signatures – lawyer to offer agents important update
David Smith will clarify what qualifies as a valid company signature, how agents can rectify historical non-compliance and what agents should do to ensure their tenancy process is watertight.
Agency
New 95% mortgage scheme has an instant positive impact
Lawrence Henry, a partner at Statons estate agency: “We saw the impact of this policy change immediately..”
People
Comings and Goings
Fisher German announces 21 promotions; TFL announces senior appointments; St. Modwen appoints Andrew Dobson
Acquisitions
Braemore continues expansion plans with acquisition
Braemore is part of the Lomond group of residential letting and sales agencies across England and Scotland.
Acquisitions
Martin & Co in Canterbury has a new owner
Angie Collins has taken on the branch after completing a resale process with previous owner Kevin Hall.
Agency
New partnership will see Foxtons help young Londoners get Career Ready
Foxtons chief executive Nic Budden said: “I’m very proud of the diversity in the Foxtons business, something that bucks the trend across the property sector and gives us a real advantage.”
Acquisitions
The Property Franchise Group announces new acquisition
The company is currently seeking further acquisition opportunities.
Acquisitions
Leaders Romans Group eyes further growth and acquisitions after buying spree
One of the UK’s largest property services groups has already completed a series of high-profile acquisitions this year.
Agency
What impact will OnTheMarket CEO Jason Tebb’s ‘vision’ have on the business?
Jason Tebb has openly shared his “vision for the business going forward”.
Compliance
Have your say: What should be considered as material information on property listings?
James Munro, of the National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team: “We want to make it easier for agents to provide basic material information to consumers.”
Compliance
Property industry unites to help agents meet legal requirements
Work is being developed in conjunction with OTM, Propertymark, PropertyPal, Rightmove, The Property Ombudsman, The Property Redress Scheme, RICS, Zoopla, and others.
Compliance
Home Office publishes plans for the return of in-person Right to Rent checks
Timothy Douglas, ARLA Propertymark: “We are grateful to the Home Office for listening to our members and taking on board input from the sector.”
Agency
Fall in new buyers entering market helps ease supply concerns
Estate agent website visitor volumes remain at record highs, with consequent growth in live chat and lead volumes.