There’s been a dramatic slump in instructions for online agencies, particularly Purplebricks, according to data produced by one online firm itself. 99Home has drawn up as list of online agencies and their number of listings… Dramatic slump in instructions for Purplebricks, according to data
The row over whether agents should be allowed to vet people who view properties on the basis of their wealth has taken a new turn Savills in the Republic of Ireland took the unusual step… Vetting Buyers: row escalates over ‘proof of funds’ demand
One in 10 buyers say they will seek to renegotiate on the price of their chosen home if they miss the next stamp duty deadline – and five per cent may pull out of the… 10% of wealthy buyers want discounts if they miss SDLT deadline
The frantic growth in house prices is showing its first sign of slowing down, says Rightmove. In its latest monthly market snapshot, the portal says asking prices rose 0.8 per cent – that’s the equivalent… Stamp Duty frenzy shows first sign of slowing – Rightmove
The possible introduction of higher levels of Capital Gains Tax for the sale of buy to let, holiday homes or even principal residences appears to have been put on the back burner. CGT reform has… Capital Gains Tax threat to homes put on back burner
Average house prices in the year to the end of April increased by 8.9 per cent according to the government’s Office for National Statistics official index. This is down from a 9.9 per cent increase… Surprise house price growth drop – a slowdown or a blip?
The MP who chairs one of the most important committees in the House of Commons has urged the government to increase stamp duty immediately to stop runaway house prices and investors treating properties as assets,… “Increase stamp duty immediately” urges senior MP
One of the country’s leading politicians says a yet-to-be-revealed way of taxing property sales could be one way of helping homes become more affordable to local buyers. Mark Drakeford – Labour’s first minister in Wales,… Leading politician says sales tax on homes could help local buyers
The number of properties coming on the market is still not meeting the huge demand from buyers, but the level of new listings has improved according to Rightmove. When comparing March and April listings with… Supply Drought Over? Big jump in property listings, reports Rightmove
A leading industry trade body is warning that remote-working agents and smaller independent agencies are particularly vulnerable to the growing threat of cybercrime. Paul Offley, compliance officer at The Guild of Property Professionals, says cyber… Cybercrime warning to estate agents holding sensitive data
