One of the growing number of free to list property portals, Residential People, claims a record-breaking number of sales and letting enquiries in August. The figures suggest it delivered 150,000 sales and lettings enquiries to…
The regional agency group which master-minded the Say No To Rightmove campaign has made a big commitment to the future of High Street branches with a new 3,000 square foot office in a town centre.…
The government claims its stamp duty holiday has supported nearly 750,000 jobs thanks to the ripple effect in the economy. A statement from HM Treasury says house sales rose 15.6 per cent in August following the introduction…
A buying agency targeting what it calls the “prime and super-prime” London market is offering clients not only a sourcing service, but also options to redesign and remodel their chosen new homes as well. Capital Place Properties…
The estate agency industry is still under the spotlight for possible illegal price fixing cartels according to the Competition and Markets Authority. In recent years the CMA has taken action against three examples of anti-competitive…
An estate agency founded in 1995 has undergone a management buyout from two existing director. Westcoast Properties is a north Somerset firm, now owned by existing director Nicholas Webber and associate finance director Lindsay Pickles.…
Recent speculation that the so-called Bank of Mum and Dad would be playing a reduced role in the housing market has been turned on its head by a new report.
The new portal OpenBrix, which is powered by Blockchain, has revealed its fee structure ahead of its formal launch on September 1. It’s going to charge £75 per branch per month, plus £1 per property…
Government leaks to mainstream and building trade media suggest the controversial Help To Buy scheme will be extended beyond its end-of-2020 deadline.
HM Land Registry is now accepting witnessed electronic signatures on documents for the transfer of ownership of property, the creation of leases, and on securing mortgages.
