Agency
Ex-Knight Frank man launches online agency with partner
Patrick Paton held senior roles with Knight Frank and Smiths Gore before becoming a partner at Rettie.
News
Compliance
Updated: Electrical safety standards in the private rented sector
Agents will now need to ensure electrical installation inspections and testing are carried out for all existing tenancies in England.
Finance
First-time buyers £824 a year better off than renters
Monthly rental costs have increased by 10% to £821 in the past year, while monthly buying costs have risen by 1% to £753 during the same period.
People
Comings and Goings
ARMA CEO steps up to lead board; New partner at Blandy & Blandy; Savills is recruiting.
Acquisitions
My Property Box moves into sales following acquisition of local rivals
My Property Box has snapped up Lifestyle Property and Westoe Lettings.
Tech
Reapit announce Vyomm integration
Vyomm Showcase is now live and ready to install on Reapit’s App Marketplace.
Compliance
Just 39 agents and landlords hit with banning orders since 2018
David Smith: "The rise of civil penalties has seen a collapse of prosecution and therefore a lack of banning orders.
Other News
Homes under the hammer: Sharp drop in properties up for auction
Overall, the volume of lots offered was down 25% year-on-year.
Other News
New data reveals a ‘spike in property sales’ north of the border
House price growth was led by East Fife where prices increased by 14.8% compared to the previous year.
Law
Changes to stamp duty: “Agents need to ensure they understand the rules and make buyers aware”
The new rules came into force yesterday.
Tech
Boomin officially launches today
Boomin has thrown down the challenge to Rightmove, Zoopla and OnTheMarket by launching a new property website.
Other News
Happy Easter from everyone at Property Industry Eye
We hope you have a great Easter bank holiday weekend.
Agency
Belvoir offers new mortgage advice service
Belvoir launches in-house mortgage advice service.
Other News
KFH celebrates Easter with a smile
KFH showed appreciation for its staff with an Easter surprise.
Charity
Hamptons completes its ‘Relay around the World’ fundraising initiative for Stand Up To Cancer
As a business, Hamptons travelled over 27,000 miles, exceeding their 24,901 round the world target.
Charity
The Karma Klub donates £10k to local charities
Jerry Lyons of the Estate Agent Content Club: “I think every business needs a purpose – something more than just making money.”
Tech
Industry heavyweight announces plans to launch a new property portal
BREAKING NEWS: “Forget Rightmove, Zoopla, OnTheMarket and don’t bother trying to remember Boomin!”
Acquisitions
Belvoir snaps up rival franchise network
Nicholas Humphreys operates a national network of estate and letting agents, trading through 18 franchised and three corporate-owned offices.
Tech
Boomin’s new website goes live
You can now search property listings on the new portal - here's the link.
Agency
‘I’ve never wanted anything to fail so much’ – angry agents pan Boomin
Boomin officially launches tomorrow. But early signs suggest many agents are not impressed with the new property portal.