The high-end estate agent who has quit his post after being found to have posted pictures of clients’ houses on Instagram has been named. Last week The Times made reference to speculation that an agency… Revealed – the agent posting Instagram pictures of clients’ houses
The ValPal Network claims its new product allows agents to gather the maximum amount of information from customers using its automated valuation tool – even if they fail to complete the valuation exercise. ‘Before You Go’… Agents can capture automated valuation leads even if they quit process
A leasehold reform campaigner claims estate agents face “growing calls to be held accountable for mis-selling leasehold properties.” Louie Burns, managing director of the Leasehold Solutions Group, says: “Estate agents are facing mounting pressure to ensure they… Agents warned they will be accused of mis-selling
The number of residential transactions rose by 6.2 per cent in December – an unseasonal increase – according to data from HM Revenue & Customs. There were 104,670 residential property transactions last month, when traditionally… More market optimism as transactions enjoy end-of-year boost
Soaring demand in London is pushing up activity levels with the housing market seeing interest from would-be buyers, including property investors, rocketing, according to the latest report from Knight Frank. The number of new prospective… Housing market activity in London bounces back as demand surges
The housing market has enjoyed what some are calling a “Boris bounce” following the result of last month’s general election, with confidence in the market hitting a three-year high, according to a new survey. Zoopla,… Property market sentiment improves following Tory election victory
Fresh figures from Howsy has revealed the most in-demand cities to rent property in the United Kingdom, with some surprising findings. The rental management platform analysed demand across 23 major UK cities as well as… Most in demand areas in the UK to rent a property
An assembly member has welcomed the introduction of legislation for carbon monoxide detectors in rented homes in Wales. The Welsh Government says new regulations are to be introduced to tackle the threat of carbon monoxide poisoning.… New regulations to combat carbon monoxide poisoning
The government plans to introduce mandatory electrical installation inspecting for all rented homes. Detailed regulations for enforcing compulsory five-year electrical safety checks in the private rented sector from July this year have been put forward… Mandatory electrical safety regulations to be introduced in England
Student property remains one of the most lucrative investments available to landlords, with sky-high double-digit yields currently on offer in many parts of the country. With students heading back to university over the next few… Top tips for new student landlords
