Law
Opinion: Reforms risk rocketing insurance costs and increased liability for leaseholders
The government has announced a series of reforms to the leasehold sector in the wake of a national cladding scandal.
News
People
“What a mess!” Propertymark CEO Tim Balcon leaves with immediate effect
As Nicky Heathcote, interim executive chair, takes charge of the Propertymark board, one agent asks, what the bl***y hell is going on at Arbon House?
Politics
Stamp duty holiday has revived the housing market
But Covid has clearly had a lasting impact.
Acquisitions
Founding franchisees of Ewemove put their business up for sale
Bill and Geraldine Miller are retiring following a successful career with the hybrid agency.
Tech
PropTech firm integrates Google Maps and Street View into virtual viewings
Agents can now “show and tell” much more effectively in describing the selling points of specific locations or neighbourhoods.
Politics
Industry reaction to biggest house price increase since 2014
The stamp duty holiday in England introduced in July 2020 has helped to fuel a sharp rise in property prices, as buyers rush to take advantage of the saving.
Finance
Low-deposit mortgages make a comeback
Options for those with a 10% deposit have improved greatly over recent months.
Lettings
Chancellor urged to get a grip of the rent debt crisis
A joint statement has been issued by Propertymark, the NRLA, Big Issue, Ride Out Recession Alliance, Crisis, Citizens Advice, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Money Advice Trust, The Mortgage Works, Nationwide Building Society, StepChange Debt Charity and Shelter.
Agency
Chestertons goes carbon neutral
The company says it is the first large agency to go carbon neutral.
Lettings
Webinar to offer advice for agents managing rent arrears
John Paul, CEO at the Castledene Group, will be delivering a webinar this morning.
Politics
Six-week extension to stamp duty holiday could benefit 160,000 transactions
If 160,000 transactions made it through, buyers would collectively save around £1bn, says Rightmove.
Finance
New property taxes could threaten the supply of affordable housing
Two new property taxes have been announced by housing secretary Robert Jenkins.
Agency
Opinion: How will Leaders Romans Group manage their debt mountain?
Another agent to flag up big losses is Yopa.
Agency
Self-employed estate agency model grows to more than 150 agents in UK
The agents trade under their own personal name and earn a minimum of 70% of the commission they generate.
Agency
Estate agents says ‘opportunistic individual’ responsible for porn blunder
A TV screen used to advertise properties in an estate agency’s shop window displayed pornographic images and videos.
Agency
Unlicensed agents ordered to pay £16,000
Landlord compensated after property was turned into a cannabis farm.
Tech
Estate agents see website visitor numbers hit a new record high
Engagement with own-branded estate agency websites has increased to hit a new all-time high.
Law
New series of ‘Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords’ kicks off today
The new series follows the frontline work of letting agents, as well as eviction specialists and lawyers helping landlords chase rent arrears and get their properties back.
Tech
Webinar: Are you comfortable using virtual tours?
Mark McCorrie, from MadeSnappy, will today host a live Q&A session.