Agency
Ince launches new product to help estate agents onboard clients
The law firm says that its new platform provides agents with a pretty seamless way to meet their legal requirements.
News
People
The Property Franchise Group adds to its senior management team
Gareth Samples, chief executive officer: “I am very pleased to formally introduce our team of managing directors.”
Lettings
The buy-to-let boom is far from over
Last year 131,900 properties were sold by landlords in Great Britain, the smallest sell-off since 2013
Agency
OPINION: The thing about part-time estate agents
A fresh look at what was formerly a stigmatised sector in estate agency and in employment generally. But no more, in my opinion.
Compliance
Chair of RICS review into handling of governance scandal resigns
Peter Oldham has quit just two months after being appointed in early February to investigate the events that led to the dismissal of four directors in November 2019.
Other News
Post-lockdown ‘fever is set to propel prices even higher’
The widening supply-demand imbalance is driving up residential property prices.
Agency
Improving the home buying and selling process – Rob Hailstone responds to your comments
Rob Hailstone has read through all of the comments posted on EYE last week, and sets out what he hopes is a summary of the points and issues raised.
Finance
Almost a third of property sales fell through in Q1 2021
Lender caution is a clear factor, with 8% of all property sales impacted by difficulty securing a mortgage.
Other News
The world’s elite buy back into prime central London
The super wealthy target homes in London.
Agency
Chancellors opens new branch in Hampshire as part of expansion plans
The company is also set to launch a branch later this year in Basingstoke.
Politics
Housing market momentum may be short-lived
Anthony Codling of Twindig: “Short-term stimulus packages do not provide the answer to the long term nature of the housing crisis we find ourselves in.”
Law
Buyers may already be set to miss the new stamp duty deadline
Another stamp duty cliff edge could have a profound impact on the housing market.
People
Comings and Goings
Knight Frank appoints Louise Glanville; Ex-Rightmove customer experience manager joins Sprift; New partner for Lodders
Agency
Over half of homebuyers never visit their estate agent’s office, claims survey
Is a high street presence still important to the estate agent business model?
Agency
Winkworth profits dip but the franchise business eyes expansion
The estate agent confirmed its profit before tax fell by 6% over the course of last year to £1.53m, but the firm is still looking to maintain its target of opening five new offices per year.
Other News
Estate agent hoping for Challenge Cup success as he prepares to face Wigan Warriors
The estate agent has moved to playing rugby part-time.
Politics
Proposed rent controls ‘would be a disaster’
London mayor Sadiq Khan has put rent controls at heart of his election campaign.
Other News
The Spring market blooms
Nicky Stevenson, MD of Fine & Country UK: “There is a spring in the step of many this April as the restrictions imposed for lockdown start to loosen.”
Law
New code of practice for the commercial property sector
The government has published a code of practice to encourage commercial tenants, including estate agents, and landlords to work together to protect viable businesses.
Agency
Savills remains property’s Times Graduate Employer of Choice
The company re-entered the Top 100 Graduate Employers list, placing 66th, the only property company to be ranked in the top 100.