Finance
Transactions and prices continue to rise – industry reaction
The housing market continues to strengthen but is it now too late for buyers to beat the stamp duty holiday deadline?
News
Law
Propertymark expresses concerns with Right to Rent
The trade association has written to the Home Office.
Charity
Register to bid in live charity auction at Agents Giving Acts of Kindness Awards
The live charity auction will be held by Agents Giving Auction Partners - Iam Sold.
Agency
Boomin fees unveiled: New base and performance rates for agents
Boomin's listing price for founder agents is fixed until 2024.
Agency
Q&A: Michael Bruce talks about Boomin’s new fee structure
Michael Bruce, executive chairman & founder of Boomin, aims to clarify any questions agents have on pricing.
Agency
Agents encouraged to focus on generating additional revenue
OneDome says agents should focus more on cross-selling complementary homebuying services.
People
Comings and Goings
Colin Wright announces retirement; MRI unveils new CPO; Catalyst Property Finance welcomes new additions.
Compliance
ASA dismisses complaint against Rightmove TV ad
A TV ad did not depict gender stereotypes in a way that was likely to cause harm.
Agency
Second lockdown bounce sees new home mover enquiries surge once more
Vendors, buyers and landlords all up strongly on the week, tenants flat.
Acquisitions
Developer plans to build 5,000 affordable homes through airspace development model
The new affordable airspace homes will be constructed on rooftops.
Agency
New management team takes full control and ownership of Westcoast Properties
Martin Cress, who founded the agency, is planning for retirement following a management buyout.
Tech
Carter Jonas launches Live Local Plan Monitor
The new interactive online platform will help identify opportunities for new developments.
Acquisitions
Land deals picked up in Q3
Housebuilders returned to the market to replenish their sales pipelines after many withdrew in Q2.
Agency
Déjà vu: Boomin claim that momentum is building as 10 more agents sign up
The latest agents backing Boomin include JOHNS&CO, Peter Morgan, Robinson Jackson, among others.
People
Estate agent tragically commits suicide
The 36-year old agent took his own life following a lengthy battle with depression.
Agency
Fuxed? What next for the London agent
In many ways Foxtons resembles Countrywide in that it hasn’t changed in years despite the world and the industry changing around it.
Politics
First-time buyers can now apply for the new Help to Buy scheme
The new Help to Buy scheme is now open to those interested in new-build homes.
Law
What is the government’s definition of ‘substantial’ rent arrears?
BTL landlords across the country have been left thousands of pounds out of pocket.
Tech
Giraffe360 expands ‘camera-as-a-subscription’ service for agents
Giraffe360 offers a subscription service for its unique robotic camera.