Agents report that market sentiment and confidence remain high (PIE)
Members of The Guild of Property Professionals were asked about what is happening in their markets, post-lockdown.
OTM will soon be profitable, City analyst tells agent shareholders (TN)
Zeus Capital says the portal will have a difficult 2020 but it expects it will be profitable in 2021/2 as member agents move to paying full fees and revenues increase […]
Buyer demand increases but agents warn more sales have collapsed since lockdown (PIE)
Demand for property has increased since the housing market reopened in May but there are signs of more fall-throughs and lower sold prices, agents claim.
10,000th agency branch has committed to list with Homesearch (PIE)
Since the development of their new consumer-facing platform was announced on 24th March, Homesearch has seen thousands of independent brands committing to list their stock on the platform within a […]
Watch out Rightmove! 10,000 agents sign up to new rival portal (EAT)
The challenger portal scheduled to launch in less than a week’s time on July 1 has secured the support of 10,000 agents.
Boom! Agency records highest ever number of offers accepted in a week (EAT)
The post-lockdown surge in housing market activity has continued into its sixth week, as at least one agency’s indicators hit record levels.
Santander increases rates at 85% LTV
Santander is increasing rates on its 85 per cent loan-to-value products today, while at the same time cutting the cost of some of its lower LTV deals.
Charging orders (PG76)
HM Land Registry’s guidance on charging orders (practice guide 76).
PE-backed conveyancing firm hits acquisition trail (LF)
Leading conveyancing firm O’Neill Patient has acquired Cavendish Legal Group, the first of what it says will be “a number of acquisitions of property focused law firms”.
Commercial eviction ban extended to end of September (PW)
The government has extended the ban on commercial landlords evicting their tenants from June 30 to the end of September.
Welsh housing market reopens (PW)
The housing market in Wales will partially reopen from today, as home moves can go ahead providing the residential property has been vacant for at least 72 hours.
Notices under the Land Registration Rules 2003
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