Acquisitions
Samuel Estates buys Keyhold Property Management
Samuel Estates, based in south west London, has acquired its third independent local firm in 2020.
News
Events
You’re invited! Get ready for the Agents Giving Acts of Kindness Awards
Phil Spencer to host virtual awards ceremony.
Events
Lockdown, lettings, and looking ahead to 2021
Goodlord will be hosting a free webinar this morning.
Agency
Bruce brothers warned against ‘repeat of the PB bullying tactics’
Purplebricks founders Michael and Kenny Bruce previously threatened allAgents with legal action over negative reviews.
Law
New proposals ‘strike the balance between the needs’ of landlords and tenants
The NRLA is calling on the government to establish a new landlord and tenant conciliation service.
Agency
A good time to market property as ‘Christmas is cancelled’
How long can the property boom last?
Agency
Agents invited to join Boomin’s board of directors ahead of launch
Michael Bruce issues a letter to agents, which you can read, as the process for nominations opens today.
People
Mark Hayward puts retirement on hold
Hayward has postponed his retirement and take on a new role of chief policy advisor at Propertymark.
People
Comings and Goings
John Munday joins Spicerhaart; Key promotions at Cushman & Wakefield; Weston Homes appoints construction director
Agency
Berriman Eaton expands into Worcestershire
Berriman Eaton has made two hires and is opening a new office at Churchill & Blakedown Golf Club.
Finance
EYE on: Mortgages and Finance
Mortgage news summary – from new products to the latest rates.
Events
Rightmove to host webinar on mental health tomorrow
Tomorrow’s presenter is Della Judd, an inspirational leader who has coached and mentored hundreds of professionals.
Lettings
The NRLA is today hosting a webinar on its latest proposals
The speakers will be the chair of the Housing Select Committee, Clive Betts MP, Kevin Hollinrake MP, the chief executive of Crisis, Jon Sparkes, and the NRLAs Ben Beadle.
Other News
Housing market recovery may be shaped like the ‘Nike swoosh’
Annual house price growth has accelerated from 5.8% in October to 6.5% in November as buyers rush to buy property.
Acquisitions
Why buying a letting book makes sense
Buying a letting business is a wholly rational thing to do.
Acquisitions
Independent agency on the south coast snaps up rival
Andrews has been merged into Oakfield Estate Agents.
Finance
Thousands of homeowners could be owed stamp duty refunds from HMRC
Some Property buyers appear to have made significant stamp duty overpayments.