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
When dealing with applications by means other than post, DX or personal delivery, the Chief Land Registrar may give notice publicising this.
Charging orders (PG76)
HM Land Registry’s guidance on charging orders (practice guide 76).
Housing Secretary Jenrick may be sacked shortly, says newspaper (EAT)
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick – currently at the centre of a planning controversy – could be sacked in a September Cabinet reshuffle.
Rightmove was warned for years to improve relationship with agents (EAT)
The leader of the Say No To Rightmove campaign has revealed to Estate Agent Today that he has lobbied the portal for almost a decade in a bid to win […]
Ministry withdraws guidance on new electrical safety regulations after ‘confusion’ in text
MHCLG says it has withdrawn the online guidance and reverted back to the original version while it sorts out ‘inconsistencies’ and publishes a new version soon.