Lettings
Eviction ban ‘could well be extended further’
Sir Keir Starmer says the evictions ban in England and Wales must be extended beyond next month.
News
People
Comings and Goings
Bond Wolfe Auctions appoints COO; Lee Baron announces promotions; Places for People’s new chair.
Lettings
New year, new lockdown, new UK lettings activity surge
Vendors crowd back into market after Christmas lull.
Politics
Government says ‘it may become necessary to pause all home moves’
Boris Johnson has warned that the government “may have to do more” as part of tighter restrictions in order to drive down Covid-19 infections.
Agency
Purplebricks has the most SSTC properties on Rightmove
Some 13,569 branches were listed on Rightmove last year, down from 14,217 in 2019, new data shows.
Agency
Fine & Country seeks to boost territory presence by supporting local start ups
The estate agency group is looking for associates and licensees in prime locations, particularly in Cambridge and selective London boroughs.
People
Comings and Goings
Former Savills agent joins Richard Winter; SLC appoints new MD; Jess Simpson expands.
Finance
Mortgage availability continues to improve
The largest monthly growth in availability was at 90% LTV.
Lettings
UK rent prices are on the rise
Rents for new tenancies are up across the UK, with the exception of London.
Events
ARLA Propertymark Conference & Exhibition postponed
All existing conference registrations for delegates will be automatically transferred to the new conference date.
Charity
Appeal launched to raise funds for home learning computers
Agents and industry suppliers are being urged to help schools during lockdown.
Finance
UK housing market likely to come under growing near-term pressure
Stamp duty: “March is shaping up to be an extremely important month” for the economy.
Politics
Stamp duty extension petition gains more than 63,000 signatures
The petition aims to encourage the government to extend the stamp duty holiday until 30 September 2021.
Agency
Boomin sign-up 15 further agents as it builds towards delayed launch
The latest agents backing Boomin include Beresfords, Seymours and Redbrik, among others.
Law
Tenant eviction ban extended in England and Wales
The eviction bans in England and Wales have been extended, following a similar move in Scotland.
Agency
Covid-safe agents using virtual tools ‘have seen an increase in market share’
The housing market remains open during new national lockdown but ‘it is not business as usual’, according to Iain McKenzie, CEO of The Guild of Property Professionals.Professionals.
Tech
Fixflo and teclet join forces
The new integration will facilitate end to end property maintenance solution.
Acquisitions
Salisbury-based agent acquires local rival
EweMove in Salisbury has purchased the portfolio of nearby Martin & Co.
Agency
Agency’s NHS tribute brightens up empty street during lockdown
Martin & Co in Chelmsford has caught the eye of passersby with their heart-warming window tribute in honour of our NHS heroes.
Law
New mediation pilot to support landlords and renters
Around half a million private tenants in the UK are behind with their rent.