Bailiff shortages leave landlords facing severe delays as Section 21 ban approaches
There has been a notable rise in the number of landlords seeking to get tenants out of their properties as the government’s ban on Section 21 evictions looms
News Archive
Home sellers get a dose of reality as average asking price drops
The recent Budget has created new challenges for the housing market, and appear to have caused a larger-than-normal seasonal slowdown in pricing as we head towards Christmas
Speed of cricket balls could stump housing scheme
A row over the speed of balls being hit by cricket batsmen could delay a major housing project
Two-thirds of landlords not meeting proposed EPC ‘C’ targets
Awareness of these EPC standards is high, with 92% of landlords having at least some knowledge of the requirements, new study reveals
Houses in national parks in England and Wales sell for 25% more, research shows
National Parks continue to be highly desirable areas to live in thanks to the beautiful countryside
Landlords rush to force out tenants ahead of Section 21 ban as eviction notices hit eight-year high
Government figures reveal a spike in evictions by bailiffs
Sacked estate agent admits to racist post about England football players
The now former estate agent posted a vile racist tweet about black England football players
What is currently happening in the UK property market?
Slight increase in property sale fall-throughs this week
Lenders pull all sub-4% loans as mortgage rates continue to rise
The market outlook for mortgage rates has edged toward a “higher for longer” expectation
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Knight Frank names new head of lettings; The Buying Solution makes two new senior hires; Johns&Co appoints new CFO
Trust in estate agents hits 10-year high
The level of trust in estate agents is at its highest level since the Ipsos Veracity Index launched 10 years ago
Employment Rights Bill – how will it affect agents?
The UK government is proposing ‘the biggest upgrade to employment rights for a generation’
Fine & Country expands international reach into Dubai
The estate agency has announced that it now operates in Dubai
HM Land Registry’s addresses are changing
HM Land Registry is changing its external-facing addresses for business customers
Urgent need to fund legal help for renters at risk of eviction – Law Society
Lawyers urge the government to recognise that in their opinion only a well-funded justice system can protect renters’ rights
LSL targets self-employed agents with new associate model
The proposition provides an opportunity for self-employed agents to run their own businesses while partnering with one of LSL Estate Agency Franchising’s local branches
Bank of England policymaker vows to ‘move big’ when ready to cut interest rates
Last week, Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey said a “gradual approach” is needed to reducing interest rates
House prices head north as new buyer enquiries and agreed sales improve
The growth in residential property sales could be further supported by recent interest rate announcements by the Bank of England
Sharp rise in number of homes on the market following the Autumn Budget
Every region of Britain and every major city analysed as part of the study has seen an increase in for sales stock levels since the Autumn Budget