Agency
Savills launches London-based Spanish desk
Savills has established a dedicated London-based residential Spanish desk as part of its global residential department
News
Lettings
Reform pledges to abolish Renters’ Rights Act
Reform deputy leader Richard Tice worked in property development for 30 years
Agency
Rightmove unveils new AI initiative to support estate agents
Rightmove unveils new AI initiative to support estate agents Rightmove set to launch ChatGPT app in latest AI push
Agency
Spicerhaart’s expanding partnership model wins backing from agents
New model builds on the existing Partnership scheme, which has been in place since 2021, and will expand to more than 112 locations in 2026
Finance
Conveyancing costs surge – what’s driving the jump?
Annual research of 100 residential conveyancing firms across England and Wales shows that average legal fees have risen comfortably ahead of recent CPI levels
Agency
Coadjute partners with Phil Spencer to highlight money laundering risks in UK property market
The announcement comes as the UK property market faces mounting scrutiny over financial crime
Finance
Homeowners gain equity, entry-level buyers still struggle
Average loan-to-value on mortgaged homes now 59%, down from 70% in 2012
Acquisitions
EYE NEWSFLASH: Zoopla acquires rival property portal
Zoopla is expanding its presence in the new-build sector
Other News
Stop building a business that can’t operate without you
You didn’t start this to work every weekend. So why are you still building a business that depends on you?
Law
Agents urged to prepare for a spike in tenancy evictions ahead of Renters’ Rights Act
The Renters’ Rights Act is set to come into force from 1 May
Law
Is the landlord right to claim expenses for restoring a garden at the end of a tenancy?
Overgrown or overlooked? A garden maintenance dispute explained
Other News
Car crashes into front of estate agency
The vehicle reportedly collided with the Northern Flats building
Compliance
Landlords are more prepared for MTD ahead of April deadline than expected
Making Tax Digital represents a fundamental shift in how individuals manage and report their tax affairs
Compliance
Letting agents and landlords seek insurance ahead of Renters’ Rights Act
A recent survey of 234 letting agents and landlords conducted by Goodlord found that 76% said the Renters’ Rights Act had increased their likelihood of taking out insurance
Politics
Crackdown on rogue landlords as licensing expanded
The selective licensing restrictions will remain in place until September 2031
Agency
Estate agency opens 12th branch in milestone year
Estate agency says the latest opening is part of a wider growth strategy