Agency
Purplebricks founders launch Foundation to create a ‘healthier, well run and respected industry’
Michael and Kenny Bruce want to 'change agency for the better'.
News
Tech
OPINION – What Rightmove should do next…
Portal urged to plan for the long game rather than just from the short-sightedness of a ‘CEO perspective’
Agency
Ex-Spicerhaart MD Joins Rayner Personnel
'Little black book' accompanies industry veteran as he starts new role with recruiter
Politics
Industry groups take first steps towards system for property passports and logbooks
Previously private reference data can now be used to build ‘Property MOTs’
Events
TPO replaces conference with webinar – registration now open
Slimmed down version of TPO’s national conference goes online
Other News
Mapping the world’s most successful property moguls
Worldwide property contributes to Billionaires' fortunes
Finance
Survey identifies top, and bottom, performing lenders
Lenders range from a “1980s Victor Meldrew” to “Market Leading Bravery.”
Other News
Spare a thought for industry colleagues in Spain – 25% of agencies may close
Tens of thousands of real estate jobs may go as Spanish property market reopens
Lettings
Evictions ban extension ‘could damage the rental market’
Landlords and agents question need for evictions ban as many are already supporting tenants
Finance
LSL trading update details how group maintained business – and some profits – during lockdown
Group revenue reduced by 56% in April but underlying operating profit stayed positive
Finance
Experts warn that property slump could crush retirement dreams
New study says millions are gambling with their futures
Tech
Virtual viewing will help save the planet
Virtual viewings could reduce greenhouse emissions by 95.3K tonnes a year
Finance
London sales and lettings listings return but sold prices are down
Analysis reveals the impact of Covid-19 on the prime London sales and lettings markets
Other News
New instructions and sales agreed are at about 73% of 2019 levels
Market activity expected to be positive in June
Law
Boris Johnson gets pulled towards the heat surrounding controversial planning decision
Housing Secretary's 'biased' decision over £1bn development raises questions about Prime Minister's involvement
Politics
Scottish Agents may be eligible for the Business Support Grant scheme
Confirmation sought following reports that some Scottish agents had been denied access to business support schemes
Compliance
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – important dates
HMRC issues further guidance on claiming under CJRS
Other News
Shocking figures from HM Land Registry appeared to indicate just two sales in April !
Price paid figures suggested near total collapse of the market
Compliance
OPEN LETTER: Agents are not only putting themselves at risk, they are also putting their staff at risk
Boss of agency writes open letter to the Lettings Agents, lashing out at the flouting of Covid safety guidelines