London estate agency expands despite decade of challenges
A London-based estate agency is relocating to a larger branch in High Barnet, marking ten years of operation since its establishment in February 2016. Mi Homes, founded by Nick Kyriacou,…
Thinktank proposes council-led insulation model for England
A thinktank has proposed that English councils establish their own workforces to install home insulation, moving away from the current reliance on private contractors that has resulted in widespread quality…
Avamore Capital provides £944k refurbishment finance
Specialist lender Avamore Capital has provided £944,000 in refurbishment finance for a project requiring additional capital injection and contractor support, according to a company announcement. The transaction involved detailed cost…
Property sector calls for tax reforms ahead of Spring Statement
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver the Spring Statement on 3 March, providing an update on the UK economy alongside forecasts covering growth, inflation, unemployment, public spending and tax receipts. While…
Former housing ministers to testify on leasehold reform bill
Former housing secretaries Angela Rayner and Lord Michael Gove are scheduled to give evidence to the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee on 3 March as part of an inquiry…
ITV investigation prompts estate agency review concerns
An ITV investigation into fake online reviews has prompted renewed scrutiny of the estate agency sector, with industry figures warning that manipulated feedback could undermine consumer confidence. The programme, broadcast…
Rayner to address property conference amid rental reforms
Angela Rayner, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will address the Propertymark One conference on 12 June at ExCeL London, organisers have confirmed. Rayner’s appearance comes as…
Locksmith scams rise as agents face unregulated sector
Estate and letting agents are being warned about an increase in locksmith scams, as new data shows growing consumer concerns about fraudulent operators in the unregulated sector. Research by The…
Agency owners warned against over-reliance on personal input
Estate and letting agency owners are being advised to implement systematic processes to reduce their personal involvement in day-to-day operations, according to industry consultant Rachel Ollington. Ollington, a former letting…
Landlords outpace sole traders in tax digitalisation readiness
Buy-to-let landlords are showing higher levels of preparedness for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax than sole traders, according to research commissioned by Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting. The…