Compliance
Beware of fraudsters: Fake property listings on Facebook Marketplace
Farrell Heyworth says the fraudsters have been requesting deposits from the public to view the advertised properties.
News
Events
The Guild’s keynote speaker to reflect on Brexit, pandemic and stamp duty
US sales expert Mark Hunter will reflect on the climate that property professionals currently find themselves in at the The Guild of Property Professionals virtual conference on 19 February.
Finance
Capital gains tax increases could be around the corner
We may well see an increase in CGT rates with immediate effect, potentially to align them with income tax rates, tax specialist warns.
Law
Man ordered to pay £25,000 in libel damages for negative Trustpilot review
This case could have ramifications for agents.
Finance
Tax hike ‘would be a kick in the teeth’ for property investors
The government is being encouraged to consider introducing a CGT exemption or reduction for landlords willing to sell properties to sitting tenants.
Agency
Estate agent websites see traffic hit all-time high
Many agents are finding that traffic to their websites “are busier than ever before”, says analyst.
Compliance
Letting agents urged to help landlords navigate new licensing rules
Licensing is becoming a regulatory minefield for landlords, says PayProp.
People
Comings and Goings
Andrews Property Group appoints Vince Courtney; Belvoir hires two new recruits; New MD at Centrick
Agency
Virtual viewings are here to stay as they help ‘weed out the time-wasters’
Virtual Viewings help agents identify the “the tyre kickers”.
Agency
Harding Green is seeking self-employed agents and offering shares
The broker model provides agents with the ability to work on a self-employed basis and retain up to 80% of any fees they generate.
Acquisitions
Dwellworks completes acquisition of Relocation Agent Network
Dwellworks, a major destinations services provider, sees RAN and its member estate agents as a key part of its long-standing and long-term expansion strategy.
Lettings
Webinar: Are you up to speed with the latest in lettings legislation?
Lettings Legal Update: Robert Bolwell, head of landlord and tenant department at Dutton Gregory will present a webinar this morning.
Finance
Agencies should be given more time to make CBILS repayments
Borrowers under the CBILS scheme need the same options as those of the Bounce Back loan scheme, if the government is serious about allowing businesses to ‘pay as they grow’.
Finance
Government urged to raise nil-rate band of stamp duty to £300,000
Raising the nil-rate band of stamp duty and the introduction of guaranteed mortgages could be key to the economic recovery.
Agency
Rightmove defends latest price hikes
Rightmove has confirmed that it is raising its subscriptions again this year.
Agency
James Hogan leaves Leaders Romans Group to grow partner network at Spring
James Hogan is the new head of partnerships at Spring.
Finance
Delays increase pressure as stamp duty deadline nears
Some lenders have been slow in carrying out valuations, issuing mortgage offers and obtaining search results in time, and this is contributing to delays in the whole conveyancing process.
Agency
Dexters ramps up recruitment drive for 100 new apprentice estate agents
This year Dexters is planning to sign up 100 new apprentices to its Academy, in addition to the 90 currently enrolled.
Agency
More than 500 agents registered for today’s industry panel debate
Zoe Bywater of Belvoir Bedford, David Smith of JMW Solicitors and Trevor Youens of MRI Software joined Fixflo MD Rajeev Nayyar in a live webinar debate earlier today.
Lettings
Renters in race for space as demand rises, data shows
The latest findings from the Zoopla show that there is a growing disparity between inner city and outer city residential rents, reflecting a changing trend in demand from tenants.