Stamp duty increases affecting prime market
A new report suggests that changes in stamp duty will lead to the sales of high-value properties falling for the…
Sales Volumes Drop Across England and Wales
Sales volumes dropped significantly in the first four months of this year. They averaged 57,918 a month, down from 66,949…
Martin & Co Signs Up Software Provider for 90 Offices
Property chain Martin & Co has signed a five-year agreement with estate agency software provider, Reapit, in one of the…
TSB announces further buy-to-let products
TSB has today moved to further extend its buy-to-let mortgage products. The bank’s range now includes a two year fixed…
Ex-Foxtons Director Becomes Douglas & Gordon Chief Executive
The former director of Foxtons estate agent, James Evans, has been appointed as the new chief executive of another London…
Planning permissions rise by 19% in Q2
Positive figures released today show that planning permissions rose fairly substantially during the second quarter of 2015. HBF and Glenigan’s…
Zoopla Introduces New Service for Users
Zoopla has introduced a new service to its website, which connects its users to property-related professionals and tradespeople. Zoopla has…
Generation Rent Calls for Harsher Criminal Landlord Penalties
The number of landlord convictions is no deterrent to the worst landlords, argues tenant group Generation Rent. The organisation is…
London’s Top 10 Fastest Growing Boroughs
This month, London’s top ten fastest growing boroughs has seen great change. Three newcomers have entered the list – Hounslow…
Agents warned over money laundering by NCA
Estate agents have once again been warned by the National Crime Agency that it is imperative the authorities are informed…