Well-established franchise acquires independent estate agency
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News Archive
Demand for UK property from international buyers hits record low
The case for buying a home, particularly in Prime Central London, has become increasingly tenuous for some international buyers
Estate agency expands with new franchise office
Estate agent previously worked at Dexters and Knight Frank before making the move to launch his own business
The Guild launches six-part video series on the Renters’ Rights Bill
The new video series is designed to support agency members and their landlords on the Renters’ Rights Bill
Prime London rents increase
Knight Frank issues its latest data on the prime London sales and lettings property markets
Free webinar for agents in advance of new sanctions
The hour-long webinar will take place on Thursday
How the industry rallied to beat the stamp duty deadline
Even with deals that could not quite get over the line in time, estate agents are not yet seeing buyers and sellers pulling out
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Appearing higher in search results can significantly increase valuation enquiries for estate agents from vendors
What is currently happening in the UK property market?
Biggest week for residential property sales in the UK for almost three years
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Aberdein Considine appoints national estate agency director; Cooper and Tanner announces staff promotions; Experienced estate agent partners with TAUK
Humberts seeks new franchise owner for well-established office
The franchise office has been operating for more than 30 years
Zoopla launches new marketing campaign
The property website is hoping to take advantage of the traditionally busy spring market – watch the TV ad here
Joint consultation on Loan to Income flow limit threshold for mortgage lenders
The consultation is open for feedback for five weeks until 7 May 2025
Rental yields showing signs of stabilisation
Positive data for landlords and much can be put down to the continued demand-supply imbalance
Chestertons extend long-standing polo partnership with five-year contract renewal
The new agreement continues the longest running sponsorship partnership
Estate agency director fined after damp and mould complaint
The estate agent did not respond to the local authority, and he also failed to appear at court
Rogue landlord ordered to repay tenants more than £260,000 for unlicensed HMOs
The lack of licencing left residents vulnerable to hazardous conditions including fire risks due to inadequate safety measures, said London Renters’ Union
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Andrews Property Group reshapes executive team; Knight Frank bolsters lettings division; Loop Software announces leadership changes
OPINION: UK housing sales outlook post tariffs and taxes
Despite the market headwinds, there are still reasons to be positive
Renters’ Rights Bill delay causing ‘needless uncertainty’ for landlords and tenants
The NRLA is urging the government to tell landlords and tenants when measures in the Renters’ Rights Bill will take effect