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’ sliders are triggered if a user of the valuation process close a valuation page before completing… Read More »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 are listing leasehold properties correctly by providing prospective buyers with the information they need to… Read More »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 deals drop because of Christmas. The industry is happy with the unexpected boom. “These figures… Read More »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 buyers registering with the company in London rose to its highest weekly total in more… Read More »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, in partnership with MonkeySeed, surveyed 6,000 people, and over 650 agents from the sales and… Read More »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 each borough of London, based on the proportion of rental listings that had already been… Read More »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. Around 60 people a year are killed by carbon monoxide poisoning in Wales and thousands… Read More »New regulations to combat carbon monoxide poisoning
It now takes private landlords across the UK more than five months on average from making a claim to the courts for a property to be repossessed to it actually happening, with the problem most acute in London, new figures show. The data reveals that the average length of time… Read More »New housing court needed ‘for the benefit of landlords and tenants alike’
Rents look set to rise over the next 12 months as the supply of new rental properties dries up, according to the latest survey by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). It said small scale landlords are pulling out of the market due to recent tax and legislative changes… Read More »Rental supply shortage set to push up rents
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 and are now subject to parliamentary approval. The draft regulations propose that, from 1 July… Read More »Mandatory electrical safety regulations to be introduced in England
