New tool aims to cut weeks off property transactions

Report has uncovered what genuinely persuades buyers to make an offer and challenges the traditional focus on kerb appeal, says Kevin Shaw (pictured), National Sales Managing Director at LRG (formerly Leaders Romans Group). To compile the property service group‘s new sales report, the company surveyed 3,700 buyers across England and Wales, asking them to rank…

A new proptech platform for landlords is warning that many are simply not ready for this week’s Renters’ Rights Act deadline. The primary failing according to LeaseSafe is that landlords are not ensuring tenants are given the Information Sheet on the Act. The sheet must be delivered to tenants before the last day of this…

Sellers in prime central London are accepting losses – but don’t expect bargains across the board, says specialist buying expert Author: Gemma Discover more from Sovereign Prime Property Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe

Average property value remains broadly unchanged at £299,253 Author: Gemma Discover more from Sovereign Prime Property Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe

Rightmove has reported a 10% increase in revenue, a similar leap in profits plus its best ‘agent retention’ figures for ten years and a 7.3% increase in the average spend by agents. The portal’s latest trading statement says agents, but also new homes developers, are signing up to use its various monthly subscription ‘add-ons’, and…

Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) are rapidly becoming the backbone of Britain’s rental market and should be central to the Government’s property plans, according to Mistoria Group Founder Mish Liyanage. He says: “These multi-tenant properties offer a practical solution that benefits investors, tenants and communities alike. The traditional buy-to-let model is being challenged by economic pressures…