Compliance
Agents in Northern Ireland ignoring tenant fee ban – says paper
N.I. letting agents may be subjected to a new regulatory framework
News
Agency
10,000th agency branch has committed to list with Homesearch
Challenger portal platform set to go live on July 1st
Agency
Buyer demand increases but agents warn more sales have collapsed since lockdown
NAEA Propertymark claims agents are set for 'an exciting summer'
Other News
Sale prices soar as 3,000 eager bidders compete in record-breaking online auction
Unprecendented internet traffic crashes auction website
Compliance
Two-thirds of lettings agents anticipate using furlough beyond July – survey
40% of agents are yet to open their doors to the public
Lettings
Landlords owed more than £4m of rent during coronavirus crunch
Agents reveal impact of eviction ban
Finance
CBIL scheme loans may have serious ramifications for businesses
Owners need to be careful about rushing in to short-term finance arrangements
Agency
25 viewings in one Open day – was it wise?
Reader questions the wisdom of many physical viewings in a single day
Agency
Digital platform claims to dramatically reduce completion times
Digital platform to offer agents opportunity to boost incomes
Finance
Remortgage market is starting to steady
The wider economy remains a threat to all parts of the remortgage chain
Acquisitions
Bermuda-based group acquires stake in LSL
Investor buys in to parent company of Your Move, Reeds Rains, Marsh & Parsons etc
Agency
Campaign responds to Rightmove’s extended discount period
'Rightmove preys on the insecurity of its clients and their fear of leaving instead of motivating them to want to stay'
People
OPINION – What is wrong with women?
Why are women the best negs, the best listers, the best sales progressors and the best branch managers?
Agency
The great escape! Major agent reveals 48% surge in agreed sales as buyers leave London for more space
Savills highlights ‘remarkable recovery in activity’ but market remains ‘price sensitive’
Finance
Lenders withdrawing 90% mortgages ‘underestimated demand’, claims broker
UK mortgage lenders “underestimated” the post-lockdown surge in demand from low deposit buyers.
Compliance
Deposit disputes decline across most English regions during lockdown
Will easing of lockdown cause a spike in complaints?
Agency
Agents Giving #IndustryActsofKindness wins praise
Agents raising thousands of pounds and giving real benefit to charities and help groups
Law
Solicitor firm encourages commercial landlords and tenants to communicate
Once tenant protection measures end, landlords can pursue debts
Other News
Residential sector dominates share of construction contract awards
Drop contract awards for May but signs of improvement as planning approval figures steady
Agency
Agency launches £1 letting service for private landlords to have property listed on main portals
Online, low-cost letting service for private landlords located outside of London