October 2019 - Estate Agent News

AgentPro Property of the Week: The Coppice, Tonteg

29th October 2019 0

AgentPro is the UK’s leading estate agency software, powering property sales and lettings across the UK. We choose one property from estate agents across the UK to Read More

Rents in Wales already rising after Tenant Fee Ban, say tenants

28th October 2019 0

Leading renters’ union says evidence from its membership reveals rising rents to offset the tenancy fees On September 1 the Welsh Government introduced legislation that Read More

The Dangers of Over-Pricing Properties

21st October 2019 0

All sellers want to get the most they can out of selling their properties. However, there are some issues associated with listing your home for Read More

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Humberts bought by consortium of franchise owners
on 25th January 2020 at 1:03 am
It's been confirmed that Humberts has been sold for an undisclosed amount to a consortium of franchisees - and that the new ownership will see the continuation of the Humberts name.  A statement released by the company on Friday evening says: "Humberts, a firm of national residential and commercial property agents that... […]
Watchdog issues “strong signal” to rogue agents who price-fix
on 24th January 2020 at 8:00 am
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 amongst agents in different areas. These were: 2019: agencies Michael Hardy, Prospect, Richard Worth, and a fourth... […]
Phil Spencer to advise agents how to meet public expectations
on 24th January 2020 at 8:00 am
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 agent, housing market commentator TV property expert and as an awards ambassador; throughout this time he... […]
Prices up! Transactions up! Agent forecasts a boom in 2020
on 24th January 2020 at 8:00 am
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 buying agency Ludgrove, says: “With a vastly improved political backdrop, the threat of a hard-left government... […]
Home ownership amongst young people up after a decade of decline
on 24th January 2020 at 8:00 am
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 range as there are private renters according to the government’s annual English Housing Survey. It shows that... […]
OnTheMarket signs up another big-name housebuilder to portal
on 24th January 2020 at 8:00 am
OnTheMarket has signed up another big-name house builder to list on its portal. Bellway, which is the UK’s fourth largest house builder by volume, sold 10,892 new homes in its most recent financial year. “We like the clear and simple way in which OnTheMarket displays its properties and have watched it make real headway... […]