Estate agency fees ‘top Stamp Duty as largest moving cost’ claim
Analysis claims agency fees went up 31% over past decade, but surveyor fees are up by more than half
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Regional agent has its chequebook out to acquire one-office businesses
We want to buy more local businesses, says regional firm after latest acquisition
Guild’s new CEO steps out on the road to meet agents
Guild of Property Professionals to hold regional meetings in ten sporting venues this month
Surprise as key figure at Connells quits after more than 30 years
Director leaves major estate agency group
Central London new-build sales plummet by almost half following Stamp Duty changes
Stamp Duty hikes hit prime central London new-builds the hardest in 2016
The advert that says so much about where our industry is going
So why not an advert like this: ‘Home sale regret is what happens when you try to save a little on commissions and lose a lot from the value of your home’
Rapidly expanding purchaser of agencies across UK arrives in the south with latest acquisition
Lomond Capital starts spending its millions of new money
Refunds: Ombudsman confirms sellers have up to a year to complain if agent lets them down
TPO clarifies situation after online customer is offered discount by agent
A bit close to home! Spicerhaart is among four agents prosecuted over boards
Four agents prosecuted over ‘illegal’ boards – with one not accepting accusation
Online agents have given high street firms a kicking – but industry figure says the ‘moaning’ must stop
HIgh street firms ‘needed this kick up the backside’ from onliners, says industry figure
Could letting agents’ fee ban stop tenants being able to complain to Ombudsman?
Fee ban could get in way of renters’ rights to complain – claim about unintended consequences
Lettings administrator steals over £11,500 in tenants’ deposits
Administrator given suspended sentence as ‘act of mercy’
Government pockets millions more from Stamp Duty surcharge
Stamp Duty – the gravy train that just keeps on giving
London slips into the bottom five of the biggest UK cities for price growth
Average prices in the top 20 cities of the UK rose at the highest quarterly rate for three years
Surveying firm stresses it is unconnected to re-structuring at Cluttons
Separate business bears the name ‘Clutton’ – but the two firms have been apart since 1851
How low can they go? Agent launches special offer – just £25 to include listing on Zoopla
Limited time offer open to sellers and landlords for just £25 (plus VAT)
Supply of property on estate agent books at lowest level since 2002
10 house hunters now chasing each property
Major housebuilder sets aside £130m to resolve ‘leasehold scandal’
Taylor Wimpey reveals negotiations with freeholders over expensive ground rent reviews
Rightmove chairman cashes in over £4m worth of shares
Scott Forbes sells a third of his shares in Rightmove
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