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 – shows that 86 per cent… 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 years were questioned by interiors… 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 one’s views, and whether or… 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 of new homes and investment… Quality of agency service for high-end buyers has “dwindled” – claim
The hugely-respected Phil Spencer is to write a regular column for the industry on Estate Agent Today under the auspices of his MoveIQ service. Throughout his 30 year career Phil has worked as a buying… Phil Spencer to advise agents how to meet public expectations
Some buying agents have batted away the many signs of an improving housing market but one says the Boris Bounce is likely to create a huge boost for prime London. Fraser Slater, chief executive of… Prices up! Transactions up! Agent forecasts a boom in 2020
The proportion of 25 to 34 year olds who own their own home in England has risen for the first time in over a decade. There are now as many owner occupiers in this age… Home ownership amongst young people up after a decade of decline
The Competition and Markets Authority says it wants to send “a strong signal” to the estate agency industry that price-fixing will not be tolerated. The CMA has in recent times probed three cases of price-fixing… Watchdog issues “strong signal” to rogue agents who price-fix
The increasing demand for information on Japanese Knotweed during the house buying process is emphasising the need for householders to pay more attention to the problem, it is claimed. Mortgage lenders now require the sellers… Conveyancing call for Knotweed info shows need for treatment – claim
Data from HM Revenue & Customs shows tax receipts from stamp duty fell a further 5.2 per cent between 2018 and 2019, part of a broad decline in income since late 2016. The figures have… Stamp duty receipts down again – agency demands government action
