Complaints about estate agents have risen by 16%
Increases in complaints and fines are down to more awareness rather than falling standards, says The Property Ombudsman, as the organisation warns that its fees may have to rise to keep pace with all the extra work
Estate agents’ average commission fee rises to 1.5%
Agents in Kensington & Chelsea tend to charge a higher percentage than anywhere else in the country (2.32%) and earn the highest commission amount per sale (£32,430).
Propertymark publishes Coronavirus guidance for estate agents
The NAEA and ARLA have issued a 27-point checklist to help sales and letting agents limit the transmission of the Covid-19 virus while continuing to run a business.
Estate agents’ business confidence slips; one in five firms sees trouble ahead
Outlook for the economy now the top concern for agents, says Zoopla, replacing a lack of stock for sale
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Boutique London property agency launches country house division
Harwood Advisory's new offering will focus solely on country acquisitions & specialise in the South West market.
Buying agency flags ‘window of opportunity’ for house-hunters
It's shaping up to be a busy winter season for the property market, suggests Recoco.
Ending non-dom tax breaks has cost £140mn in ‘lost’ Stamp Duty revenue, claims agency
Knight Frank believes speculation over tax changes caused a 'shortfall' of 142 high-value property sales since March, resulting in a 'theoretical loss' in revenue for HMRC.
In Pictures: Paolo Moschino-designed mansion in St John’s Wood seeks £40k per week
Palatial 10,700 sq ft residence has been kitted out with an array of 'indulgent' amenities, including an Annabel's-esque private club room.
Rightmove predicts 4% growth for asking prices in 2025
Bullish forecast comes despite a 'larger-than-normal seasonal slowdown in pricing as we head towards Christmas'.
Prime London sales market ‘bursts into life’ with best October since 2013
LonRes reports 'substantial turnaround' as transactions jump 55% year-on-year, while a significant rise in under offer numbers bodes well for Q4.
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Johns&Co brings in new CFO from Chestertons
The specialist estate agency is rolling out some 'ambitious' growth plans.
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