PropTech Firm Combat Negative Image of Modern Method of Auction (TC)
LetsBid Property, a company operating the controversial Modern Method of Auction, say they are trying to improve the sector’s image.
New National Shared Ownership Model to Help First time Buyers (TC)
The government has announced plans for a new national model for shared ownership which means that homeowners will be able to increase their share at lower increments.
“Unworkable” government housing tweaks widely criticised by industry (EAT)
There has been a sceptical response by agents and others in the property industry to the government’s latest headline-grabbing tweaks to the housing market.
Persimmon Settle Cardiff Development Mis-Selling Accusations (TC)
A major UK house builder was put under the microscope this weekend, accused of mis-selling leasehold property to their customers.
Government Pledge To Help Lower Income Families Purchase Property (TC)
The Housing Secretary has announced plans to stimulate home ownership amongst lower income households through a number of reformed measures.
‘Thousands’ more to get on property ladder after shared ownership changes (TN)
Housing secretary Robert Jenrick makes first move in job as he bids to help first time buyers onto the property ladder.
Disaster! Top agent tells PM that stamp duty chatter causing “paralysis” (EAT)
A well-respected agent who was president of the NAEA just five years ago has written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson asking him to be clear and immediate in his stamp […]
Developer comes under pressure to rescind all its leasehold contracts after out of court deal (PIE)
Persimmon is coming under pressure to scrap all its leasehold contracts with home buyers after reaching an out of court settlement.
Purplebricks hints at introducing No Sale, No Fee, as it looks to ‘evolve’ its pricing (PIE)
The boss of Purplebricks has dropped a large hint that Purplebricks is going to introduce a new pricing model.
Is the UK in a Property Fraud Crisis?
Property fraud is a serious ongoing issue in the UK, with millions lost each year through a variety of scams varying from fraudulent Land Registry changes to underhanded landlord practices.
Britain’s biggest managing agent FirstPort sold on – again
Firstport the controversial property management company, have recently negotiated a major re-financing package with Lucid Trustee Services and investors Equistone.
Conveyancers Warned Of Impersonation Fraud Invading The Sector (TC)
Multiple legal regulators have warned that impersonation fraud and spoofing using highly detailed and sophisticated social engineering techniques is rife in the legal sector at the moment.