Latest figures from the Bank of England show that mortgage approvals for house purchases decreased to 59,000 in October from 66,000 in September. The ‘effective’ interest rate – the actual […]
Simplify Redundancy Process Targets Central, Support And Management Teams
Yesterday, after EYE broke the news of redundancy consultations being implemented at conveyancing giant Simplify, the company gave us a short statement. A spokesperson said: “In the context of a […]
NEWSFLASH: Redundancy Process Under Way At Simplify
EYE has learned that a redundancy process has begun at conveyancing company Simplify – the Leicester headquartered firm that provides services to, among others, Purplebricks. Simplify includes the brands of: […]
“The Housing Market Is Finally Delivering Some Cold Hard Truths” – Reaction To Zoopla’s Latest Data
The news from Zoopla that a quarter of homes for sale have reduced asking prices and that annual house price inflation is now down to 7.8% will not have come […]
Owner Confirms Plan For Keller Williams After Staff Made Redundant
The rumour mill was working overtime at the weekend with EYE informed by several sources that Keller Williams in Leeds had become the latest market centre to close on Friday, […]
How Can You Reduce The Time Between Sale Agreed And Exchange?
Some of the property industry’s leading experts have come together to discuss ways in which the homebuying process can be improved. Participants included Peter Ambrose, MD from The Partnership, Jon […]
TV Property Presenter Accuses Channel 4 Of Dropping Him After Cancer Diagnoses
TV presenter Jonnie Irwin has accused those behind Channel 4 property show A Place in the Sun of dropping him after revealing that he had terminal cancer. Irwin told The […]
Comings & Goings
Savills announces changes to senior management team of its residential business, effective from January 2023 Andrew Perratt will become head of residential for Savills UK, incorporating London and Country markets. […]
Landlords Seek Support Over Changes To Rental Law
There has been an uptick in the number of landlords in Wales asking for advice on how to comply with changes resulting from the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016, according […]
Property Demand Shifts From Buying To Renting Amid High Mortgage Rates
Demand is rising in the rental market as some would-be buyers pause to see what happens with mortgage rates in the new year, the latest data from Rightmove reveals. The […]