New-build market bouncing back quicker than second-hand market
Buyer demand for new-build property has bounced back 66 per cent in the six weeks since the resumption of the housing market according to research from Zoopla.
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Rightmove shows how we really do like to be beside the seaside
In the latest of a recent flurry of consumer-facing research exercises by Rightmove, a league table of the most popular seaside towns has been drawn up – and entries are not all in the traditional tourist spots of the south west.
Court of Appeal sides with landlords in landmark case ruling
The Court of Appeal yesterday ruled that Section 21 notices issued by landlords are valid provided a gas safety certificate is issued before the… Read More »Court of Appeal sides with landlords in landmark case ruling
Cashflow crisis likely for agents later this year – warning
Estate agents are likely to get through the next five to six months even if the market falls away – but November is most likely the critical month.
Rush hour! Agents agree huge sales volumes since market reopened
Data released this morning by Rightmove suggests that agents in England have agreed no fewer than 40,000 sales since the market reopened little more than four weeks ago.
Property Gurus lure another prominent agent for central London
The new YOUhome Property Gurus agency has announced another key hire to strengthen its central London activities.
Housing market reopens in another part of the United Kingdom
The housing market in Northern Ireland is resuming on Monday after its lockdown because of the Coronavirus crisis.
First time buyers take four in 10 mortgages since market resumes
Today is one month since the government lifted restrictions on agents and the housing market – and since that time the largest increase in business has been for mortgages.
High-profile husband-and-wife agents move to rival company
Rupert and Annabel Wakley – both long-time stalwarts of Knight Frank’s country department – have moved over to the rival Jackson-Stops agency.
Rightmove to enhance online viewing features in roll-out to agents
Rightmove has contacted all member agents saying it has enhanced its automated online viewing feature first introduced in April.