Estate Agents

A free-to-list portal says the costs of listing on the established sites – especially Rightmove – are contributing to estate agencies going bust. “Property portals make money by charging to… Read More »Rightmove charges blamed for helping some agents going bust

A prominent consumer group says homes sold precisely 14 days after first being listed typically achieve the best price – closest to asking. Homes selling in this short period typically… Read More »Homes bought after 14 days listing achieve best sale price – claim

Boris Johnson is considering introducing a mansion tax for high value homes according to a Sunday newspaper. The Telegraph – citing two separate but unnamed sources – says the measure… Read More »Mansion Tax on high value houses being considered by government

New research suggests the internet and broadband coverage have become even more important to buyers and tenants. The study – involving 228 housing professionals and 2,000 homeowners or renters –… Read More »Broadband seen as ‘4th utility’ by buyers and agents

Agents “dread” buyers’ questions on value, asking prices and nearby new development according to a survey. Some 50 agents and over 1,500 owners who had purchased in the past three… Read More »Buyers’ questions on value and price ‘dreaded’ by agents

Suddenly Brexit Day is nearly here. It may have taken three and a half years from the Referendum but the UK will, within days, be outside of the EU. Whatever… Read More »Brexit challenges for agents and the property industry

An estate agent has set up his own buying operation because he claims the quality of service for high-end buyers has “dwindled” in recent years. Matthew Jackson, a former head… Read More »Quality of agency service for high-end buyers has “dwindled” – claim