Agency
London property market is ‘most active market we have seen since 2006’
Property transactions, viewings and the number of buyers entering the market have all risen sharply.
News
Agency
Hunters and Kamma agree new commercial partnership
The partnership offers agent franchisees immediate access to Kamma’s full suite of services, including compliance solution.
Compliance
Consumers warned to be aware of dissolved firm now trading as Property Solutions Wales Porth
The Property Dragon Limited was recently dissolved and removed from Companies House after being excluded from The Property Ombudsman scheme.
Acquisitions
Foxtons and Channel 4 to take a stake in Boomin – report
Sky News is reporting that Channel 4, Foxtons and Mortgage Advice Bureau have agreed to take a stake in Boomin as the portal seeks fresh funding.
Compliance
Estate agent apologises after 3D virtual tour exposes personal data
The 3D tour displayed sensitive material, including financial paperwork.
People
Michael Bruce promoted as Boomin appoint ex-Virgin CEO as chairman
Stephen Murphy, incoming chairman of Boomin: “I have been really impressed by the DNA of the business.”
Agency
Housing stock shortage ‘is the worst I’ve seen in thirty years’, says agent
Estate agent Bradley Start: "The stock shortage is the worst I’ve seen in thirty years and there’s just seemingly endless demand."
Tech
Rightmove’s record traffic as demand soars
So far this year Rightmove has recorded 20 of its busiest ever days for visits to the site, with a new record set last Wednesday 7th April when there were over 9.3 million visits.
Events
EA Masters 2021 to run for six months
The EA Masters event is produced by Property Academy and partnered by Rightmove.
Agency
Agents identify ‘lack of speed’ as the biggest problem in the home-buying process
A survey of over 5,000 agents reveals that 'lack of speed' is the biggest problem in the property transaction.
Agency
Lockdown easing sparks surge in new vendor and landlord enquiries
Fears of a supply crunch have eased in the past week.
Events
Chestertons confirms polo event postponed until next year
The agency-sponsored event at Hurlingham Park will return in 2022.
Agency
Agency fees the biggest factor when choosing an agent
Most buy-to-let landlords rely on the high street to find an agent.
Agency
Estate agent boss apologises for ‘vile’ comments about Prince Philip on bogus Facebook account
After complaining to Facebook, the offensive remarks were removed.
Compliance
Updated Covid-19 advice for estate and letting agents
All agents should follow the government’s latest guidance, updated yesterday, for employers and businesses on Covid-19 and safer working guidance.
Finance
Will your buyers meet the new stamp duty deadline?
It largely depends on where you are based.
Finance
Zoopla founder backs legal tech startup in £1.5m funding
Alex Chesterman: The process of buying and selling homes “hasn't changed for decades and is ripe for transformation.”
Acquisitions
Nottingham agency snaps up local rival
Independent McLean Property Services has been acquired.
Lettings
Airbnb faces further regulations in Edinburgh as other cities watch
Savills: “Property owners should sit up and take stock sooner rather than later.”
Law
Understanding the possession action process: latest information and advice
Updated advice explains the possession action process.