Agency
The hidden advantage of being the smaller estate agent
The way estate agents win business is constantly evolving
News
Law
Renters’ Rights Act not primary cause of evictions, tenants report
The Renters’ Rights Act will give tenants much greater security
Acquisitions
Estate agency plans further expansion after latest acquisition
The acquisition follows the opening of a new office earlier this year and marks the firm’s continued expansion.
Lettings
Landlords rush to act as rental reforms loom
New data suggests many landlords are acting before the reforms take effect
Other News
Hidden housing supply: Where are all the new homes going?
Just 10% of new homes reach open market, buyers squeezed out
Agency
How can estate agents win more instructions?
Consultants Chris Webb, Allison Emms and Toby Martin to share practical tactics across sales, lettings and marketing, followed by a live Q&A on 29 April
Law
Seven arrested after death of young estate agent
An inquest into the estate agent's death was opened at East London Coroner’s Court on 17 April.
Lettings
Renters’ Rights Act risks locking out ‘vulnerable tenants’
There is a move towards hobby landlords leaving the sector, says head of mortgages at Paragon
Tech
For sale boards get a tech upgrade
Kremer Signs already supplies boards to a significant share of the UK market
Other News
Property industry reacts to latest Rightmove House Price Index
The market is holding up despite various pressures – for now
Acquisitions
Independent agents merge to form new regional group
Businesses expect to recruit as the combined operation grows
Lettings
Research reveals UK’s No 1 rental demand hotspot
Metrics including search activity, rental inflation, stock levels and letting speeds were analysed
Other News
Rightmove: market ‘surprisingly resilient’ despite mortgage rate rises
Price growth has been strongest at the top end of the market, according to the platform
Lettings
New tenant rewards platform aims to boost landlord income
The model is initially focused on the BTR sector but designed to expand
Finance
Higher mortgage rates push landlords towards interest-only loans
Hamptons research also shows shorter-term fixed-rate products are gaining favour
Law
Propertymark issues guidance as Renters’ Rights Act start date approaches
Trade body summarises changes ahead of legislation coming into force
Compliance
Right to Rent consultation launched on new anti-discrimination rules
Updated guidance is expected to come into force in October
Lettings
Deep divisions among PRS stakeholders exposed ahead of RRA
A growing disconnect between letting agents, landlords and tenants is emerging