Lomond nets yet another acquisition
This latest purchase, the firm’s 63rd, follows the recent acquisition of Chase Evans
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Mortgage price war hots up as Barclays undercuts Nationwide with new low rate
Barclays today raised the stakes in the increasingly intense mortgage price war with a new mortgage fixed rate deal – the lowest on the market
New portal launches inviting estate agents to list properties for free
The launch of the new platform marks a significant milestone in the evolution of the portal market
Bank of England’s Bailey expects interest rates to fall
Economists widely expect at least one more rate cut this year
Open forum to discuss how to improve the public’s perception of estate agents
Estate agents feature among the least trusted professions
Britain’s busiest rental market revealed with 50-plus enquiries per property
Prospective tenants continue to experience very hot and competitive market
Further details of Douglas & Gordon Ltd’s administration revealed
New report from reveal more than 150 unsecured creditors, excluding employees, who have made claims totalling more than £1m
New government’s housing challenge as planning consent hits all-time low
The supply pipeline of new homes across England is under pressure, with new applications falling sharply in recent quarters
Fewer vendors opt for off-market sales
Research shows that across the UK, vendors are now 18.3% less likely to sell their home off-market without it being openly advertised
Miliband confirms plans to raise EPC standards for private rented sector
Consultation to launch on proposals for minimum EPC rating of C or equivalent by 2030
Nationwide offers first-time buyers loans of up to six times their income
The move opens up a new front in the growing mortgage price war among lenders
Government to consult on Decent Homes Standard for rented sectors
Consultation will launch “as soon as possible”, according to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Now is a good time for agents to go solo, says network boss
Mortgage rate falls and a likely increase in property transactions cited as driving factors
Zoopla returns to profit as it cuts almost 100 jobs
The results come after Zoopla’s parent company, which also owns Confused.com and Uswitch, slashed its pre-tax loss by almost £600m in 2023
Major UK pension scheme in £1bn Build to Rent investment partnership
Commitment will “directly support” government’s target of delivering 1.5 million more homes
The FIA announces three new industry partnerships
Key management system and WhatsApp for business solutions will add “commercial firepower”, says CEO
