News Archive
Well-known agency expands with new dedicated lettings office
The agency says the new lettings office will aim to meet the growing demand for lettings services in the area
iamproperty launches new CRM solution for estate agents
iamproperty has added to its ‘ecosystem of solutions for UK estate agents’
Trade body launches Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 summary guide
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 introduces critical changes that will significantly impact the conveyancing process
UK PBSA investment hits £1.7bn in first half of 2024
Student accommodation is currently viewed as ‘the darling of the alternatives sector’, says analyst
Housebuilders sign up to nature initiative
No fewer than 19 homebuilders, who build more than 90,000 homes a year, have already signed up to the voluntary commitment
CLC tells practitioners to improve post-completion work
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) has outlined its growing concern that post completion work is not being done properly and promptly
What does the property industry expect from a Labour government?
With Labour set for a landslide win in today’s general election, agents share their views on what the new government will mean for the housing industry
Estate agency eyes growth after securing multi-million pound investment
To drive expansion, the agency has made 10 acquisitions since 2019 – with more to come
OPDA calls on next government to urgently reform the homebuying process
The Open Property Data Association wants the entire home buying and selling process to be digitised
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Strutt & Parker adds to leadership team; Phoebus Software appoints new MD and vice chair; John Ennis joins LonRes
Halifax and Santander cut rates as mortgage price war hots up
Average five-year fixed mortgage rate dips below 5%
BTL landlords express concerns about potential impact of today’s election
The survey, which gathered responses from over 1,200 landlords and tenants across England and Wales, highlights a prevailing sense of uncertainty
More than half HNWs say the UK is not supportive of wealth creation/creators
Some 42% of HNWs feel the UK is not an attractive place to set up a business and 31% now feel more inclined to leave the UK for financial reasons versus 12 months ago
Rental yields up across all regions of England and Wales
There has been an increase in buy-to-let purchase applications – a signal that landlords are seeking to add to portfolios
What are the main political parties promising when it comes to housing?
Housing has been a major issue during the election campaign
Fast-growing estate agency completes acquisition as buying spree continues
The firm’s CEO says it wants to become ‘the ultimate leader in property agency businesses in the UK and the largest acquirer’
Next government urged to reform landlords’ tax rules to boost supply of home to rent
Tenants have been forced to pay for the government’s tax attack on buy-to-let landlords
Belvoir’s very first franchisee acquires independent agency
The highly experienced estate agent is now working with his son
House price growth on hold as buyers adopt wait-and-see approach
Despite the short odds on a change in government and continued market activity, the general election has resulted in a degree of caution in the market