Agency
Say No To Rightmove back newcomer Boomin
The Acorn Group, Boycott Rightmove, The Estate Agency Union, and Revolution of Estate Agency 2020 back new portal.
News
Politics
Covid-19: Agents to close under new lockdown
Agents in Wales will close their branches for just over two weeks from 6pm this Friday.
People
Comings & goings
Sarah Cull joins Strutt & Parker; Redrow make key appointments; Savills hire Chris Shaw
Finance
What support will there be for agents in Wales during lockdown?
A new £300m fund for firms affected will open next week.
People
The Russell Quirk Story – Part 2
The second in our three part video series giving an exclusive insight into the life of the industry's most outspoken characters
Compliance
Anti-money laundering specialist records busiest ever month in September
Property is “one of the most effective methods for criminals to launder the proceeds of their activities”.
Lettings
At last! Overseas tenants ‘start returning to London’
Rental market activity in London has picked up, but landlords must be willing to negotiate.
Agency
New listings coming to market ‘remain positive and very consistent’
Sellers are in a commanding position, but are they becoming too optimistic with pricing?
Acquisitions
Simpson & Marwick joins newly formed Aberdeins Group
The agency is no longer part of law firm Clyde & Co.
Lettings
Tenant demand hits four-year high
Landlords in the North West and South West report the strongest levels of growth.
Law
Government urged to extend stamp duty holiday as conveyancers ask for patience
The introduction of the tax break has proved popular.
Agency
Foxtons hit by cyber attack
The agency tells EYE that it did not lose any personal customer and landlord contact details.
People
The Russell Quirk Story – Part 1
In this three part video series EYE brings you an exclusive insight into the life of one of the industry's most outspoken characters
Finance
Almost half of properties down valued by lenders
Cottages were the property type that have received the highest proportion of down valuations.
Law
Agents should not hesitate to serve Section 8 notice twice
Letting agents and landlords urged to keep abreast of changes in the industry.
Compliance
Are you up to speed with changes in the Right to Rent scheme?
There are compliance steps you must take in the future to stay on the right side of the rules.
Acquisitions
Martin & Co expands with new acquisitions
Gareth Samples says “there are opportunities out there despite the ongoing pandemic.”
Agency
Agents invited to apply to be part of Zoopla’s pilot scheme
Agents that list properties with Zoopla will soon have access to free virtual viewing technology.
Other News
Average asking prices surge to all-time record high
Previous records are tumbling in this extraordinary market, says analyst.