Industry Views

Industry Views

The abolition of Section 21 isn’t really that big a deal, a prominent lettings agent claims. ...
An estate agency that promotes the self-employed model claims that three areas of the country lead when it comes to industry recruitment. ...
Some 83% of estate agents are proud of their profession, says a new survey. ...
It feels as though the UK housing market is waiting for something to happen. ...
A prominent PropTech entrepreneur is urging agents and other in the property industry to engage with those wishing to introduce regulation - and possibly to persuade them that internal regulation may work better. ...
Propertymark is launching the latest phase of its research into diversity in the agency sector. ...
A prominent industry expert says lettings agents and other property sector insiders should be extra-vigilant over cybersecurity breaches. ...
David Cox, the former ARLA chief executive, says the earliest that the Renters Reform Bill could come into effect is late 2024 - and that’s without factoring in the complications of a General Election. ...
A prominent lettings agent says there’s been a definite improvement in rental affordability in most areas - but he doubts all tenants will benefit from it. ...
UK consumers feel worse off than a year ago, but remain relatively optimistic about the property . ...
Proposals for rent controls made in a government consultation document have been slammed by a prominent industry commentator and PropTech entrepreneur. ...
A prominent industry supplier is urging agents and landlords to lobby MPs to suggest improvements to the Renters Reform Bill.  ...
The latest lettings market snapshot from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors shows that a significant majority of members expect yet more rent rises in between now and Christmas. ...
Finances have never been more stretched in the UK, with almost every bill and expense soaring for employees and employers alike, and many people simply not being offered pay rises to absorb some of the additional costs. ...
The Renters Reform Bill can be the perfect opportunity for the industry to become more professional - just so long as piecemeal legislation does not swamp it with red tape. ...
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