Housing Market
News covering issues affecting the UK residential property market, house prices, interest rates and buying and selling trends.
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Covid ‘conveyancing wars’ part of wider industry problem – claim
Search Acumen says sales have been rising for a decade but conveyancing firm numbers have shrunk, helping create weakness in sector.
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Foxtons admits ‘operational failings’ held sales back
New CEO Guy Gittins says improvements are needed to deal with failings that 'have throttled historical performance'.
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Foxtons acquires lettings agency Atkinson McLeod
Foxtons is delivering on its promise to buy more lettings agencies in London as it expands its business.
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Reapit reveals acquisitions plan with profit and revenue boost
The CRM giant says it plans to make more acquisitions this year as it reveals increased profits and revenue.
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Favourite to replace Nicola Sturgeon under fire over second homes tax
Hamza Yousaf, who is ahead of the other two candidates to become First Minister of Scotland, wants to raise council tax on second homes.
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Properties SSTC get best price nine days after listing – claim
The HomeOwners Alliance says its research has found the ultimate sweetspot for vendors seeking best price for their property.
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Scotland’s prime market is booming, report leading agents
Savills says £1 million-plus sales reached a new record north of the border last year with 491 transactions registered.
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‘Landlord bashing is beginning to affect supply in the rental market’
Trio of senior property industry interviewed by Phil Spencer agree negative politicians, HMRC and campaigner actions against landlords are taking their toll.
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Purplebricks ‘will probably survive’ industry expert predicts
Anthony Codling of Twindig told The Neg he would be surprised if Purplebricks didn't make it.
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UPDATE: Douglas & Gordon sales arm in administration – confirmed
Just over a year after Foxtons sold off the sales wing of Douglas & Gordon to CEO James Evans, it goes into administration, legal company confirms.
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