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The 1.5 million housebuilding target, set by the Government, is set to be missed by more than 660,000, Savills warns. The agency is forecasting that new homes completions in England will average 167,500 every 12 months in the next few years, well behind the Government’s target of 300,000. It means 837,500 new homes in total…
Conveyancers will need more cash if they are to play a role in providing upfront material information to homebuyers. That’s the clear message from trade body The Conveyancing Association (CA), which warns that its members will have to charge higher fees if they are expected to do more work. The association was responding to government…
Much of the commentary suggests economic uncertainty is keeping people from buying and selling property. That’s a shame and we all need to be doing what we can to help buyers understand that, for many, now is a good time to buy. – When demand is muted and supply improves, buyers gain choice and negotiating…
The ‘glass ceiling’ and how women face discrimination in the property industry were issues debated in a heated discussion involving leading agents. The latest in the Estate Agent Showdown video cast series presented by Matt Giggs (pictured) examined how ‘women are finally escaping the rigged corporate ladder’. Sexist culture Giggs sat down with Ellie Rees,…
Foxtons has acquired a Birmingham lettings agent for £3.2 million in a significant move outside the South East for the first time. The London-based-agency has been buying agencies in the London commuter belt recently, but this represents the first step outside its traditional area. Performance targets It has now acquired FleetMilne, an independent agency, it…
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