London-based app announces ‘six figure’ fundraise to disrupt market
A property app firm, which describes itself as a second-generation digital property management service, is aiming to raise a ‘significant six…
Smart renting – fifth of UK renters would pay over £1k more for tech-led homes
An industry poll has revealed that tech is now so important in our lives that a fifth of UK tenants…
Spicerhaart ‘values internal development’ as it promotes from within
One of the leading estate agency groups in the UK has said it places high value on internal development following…
‘Drugs, booby-traps and rentals’ – an expanding issue for agents?
Propertymark member agents and Regional Executives have highlighted instances where their agency has seen hazardous property conditions. This includes electricity being bypassed…
Potential ‘cliff edge’ for renters and landlords as furlough winds up
Private tenants and landlords across the country face a cliff edge as the end of furlough coincides with cuts to…
JLL looks to cash in on the staycation boom and compete with Airbnb
Agency and real estate company JLL is going head-to-head with Airbnb after launching its own short term rentals platform. The…
Easing of pandemic restrictions pushes growth to record levels – Knight Frank
Knight Frank is anticipating a “sprint for stock” in the lettings market as offices reopen and travel restrictions ease. Tom…
Charity: Covid debt crisis will escalate unless Universal Credit cut is reversed
According to the charity’s findings, some 558,000 Universal Credit claimants are in Covid rent arrears – including private and social renters. They…
Rogue tenants – how long has it taken to evict them during Covid?
Before eviction proceedings resumed for a brief period in September last year, prior to further lockdowns in the late autumn…
Sheffield vote of confidence – Linley & Simpson consolidates with acquisition
The Cactus team of staff, alongside its founder Howard Wade, will all transfer to Linley & Simpson following the successful…