OnTheMarket says Covid crisis could be catalyst for change in portals
The acting chief executive of OnTheMarket says the Coronavirus crisis could indirectly create a catalyst for change in the portals marketplace.
Mortgage holidays could be extended to up to a year
The Financial Conduct Authority is reported to be considering offering homeowners up to 12 month’s mortgage holidays.
Rightmove launching biggest-ever marketing campaign – no news on fees
Rightmove says it’s to launch its biggest ever national marketing campaign in a bid to kick-start the market once lockdown eases.
Fury over agent breaching government rules on opening to public
There’s been a furious response to the agent who appears to have breached government rules by opening his branch to the public – believed to be the first agent to do so.
Third of agents say some staff will permanently work from home
A third of agencies say at least some of their staff will be working from home permanently when the Coronavirus pandemic ends.
New plea to help self-employed agents missed by Corona schemes
NAEA Propertymark has made a series of demands on the government in the light of the Coronavirus crisis.
Mortgage demand rises as market sees light at the end of the tunnel
The demand for mortgages in April was scarcely a quarter of what it was in March – but the figures show that there’s been an increase each week since Easter suggesting there’s light at the… Mortgage demand rises as market sees light at the end of the tunnel
ONEDOME – A breath of fresh air
Ladies & gentlemen, I had the pleasure of speaking to George Lawson yesterday, on behalf of Onedome, an emerging property portal that has really been gathering pace in recent months. Onedome guarantee to be free… ONEDOME – A breath of fresh air
Virtual Viewings here to stay even after lockdown – PropTech chief
Babek Ismayil, founder and chief executive of the OneDome Group – which operates the free to list OneDome and Nethouseprices portals – says the use of virtual viewings during the Coronavirus crisis has triggered interest… Virtual Viewings here to stay even after lockdown – PropTech chief
Buy-to-let remains ‘a solid long term investment’
With savers receiving poor returns from banks and building societies, thousands of people unsurprisingly continue to turn to residential property as a means of supplementing their income, supported by low mortgage borrowing rates, solid demand from tenants… Buy-to-let remains ‘a solid long term investment’