OnTheMarket’s new filter prioritises online viewing options
OnTheMarket has introduced a new filter that allows buyers to limit their searches to those properties with online viewing options.
“Don’t buy a new home before selling old one” tax experts tell buyers
A group representing 600 tax experts working in UK legal and accounting firms is warning buyers not to purchase a new home without selling their old one first – unless they are prepared to risk paying thousands extra in taxes if the sale is delayed.
Members-only online property ‘club’ slashes prices by two-thirds
A digital ‘members-only club’ for property professionals around the world has slashed its prices nine months after launching.
Rightmove says key market indicator already better than last year
The number of full property details viewed on Rightmove – a key indicator of market health – is already stronger than a year ago.
Rightmove off the hook? Much-hyped new portal delays launch
Homesearch – the new property portal which describes itself as “the future of the property industry” – has delayed its launch.
Unsafe to return to work: Most agents are worried, polls show
A series of polls taken by Estate Agent Today suggest substantial numbers of agents remain uncomfortable about returning to trading even with safety measures in place.
Volume of portal listings carrying virtual viewings surges during pandemic
There’s been a very significant increase in the number of listings carrying virtual viewings, accelerating during the period of the Coronavirus crisis and lockdown.
Coup for London agency selected to provide Bank of England data
High end London agency Beauchamp Estates has been selected to join the Bank of England’s advisory panel of companies and senior directors, and to provide property sector data to assist with economic forecasting.
PPE for estate agents being marketed by food packaging firm
A food packaging manufacturer is re-shaping its production line to make PPE equipment which it is selling to estate and letting agents, amongst others.
Volume of portal listings carrying virtual viewings surges during pandemic
There’s been a very significant increase in the number of listings carrying virtual viewings, accelerating during the period of the Coronavirus crisis and lockdown.