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Locked-down househunters switch off from property as online searches tumble
Despite a massive rise in the number of people staying at home, Google data shows online searches for the two main portals - Rightmove and Zoopla - are currently at a five-year low across the UK, as are…
Reapit chief joins epropservices board
Gary Barker has joined the board of the parent company of Fine & Country and The Guild of Property Professionals, waiving any fees.
The government’s new digital addressing system will be great for developers & homebuyers
New housing minister hails 'the most powerful boost for the UK proptech sector in a generation'
Acclaimed country house clause project ‘The Ghost House’ hits the market
BPN Architects' 'ethereal' take on a country house has picked up a slew of awards since being completed in 2018
Government confirms ‘the biggest changes to building safety in a generation’
Sprinkler systems and consistent wayfinding signage are now mandatory in all new high rise residential blocks.
Zoopla picks new media agency
Essence takes over from longstanding account holder Goodstuff, who decided not to repitch
New landlord body launches as RLA/NLA merger finally completes
Jodi Berg OBE has been appointed Chair of the newly-formed National Residential Landlords Association, which has been created by the merger of the National Landlords Association and Residential Landlords…
Sales folk call for commission to be included in furlough pay scheme
A petition calling for commission to be included in the Government's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has gained significant traction.
Treasury could see a £5bn Stamp Duty hit as property sales slump
"Transactions will bear the brunt" of the Coronvirus property slump, says Savills - but the firm doesn't think the pandemic will have a long-term effect on house prices.
Pi Labs backs five more proptech start-ups, as accelerator programme goes virtual
Structor.io, REST Solution, Hausbots, Bright Spaces and Propster have been backed by Faisal Butt's PropTech VC firm.
Developer loses £600k legal battle with law firm over ‘lost’ opportunity
Breach of care and lost opportunity examined in the case of Taray Investments Ltd & Anor v Gateley Heritage LLP
Screen legend’s former Chelsea home seeks £6m
British bombshell Diana Dors lived at this double-fronted affair on Burnsall Street from 1931 until her death in 1984