Real estate brokers pocketing up to 6% in fees draw antitrust scrutiny

October 17, 2023by

The lucrative broker commission system at the heart of the residential housing market is facing unprecedented antitrust scrutiny from...

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DOJ eyes real estate broker commissions, NAR under scrutiny

October 17, 2023by

DOJ’s concern over housing affordability and commission rates For the mortgage sector, the spotlight on commission rates comes at a...

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Maclean appointed to senior role at Rics

October 17, 2023by

Nick Maclean has been elected the next Rics senior vice president (SVP). From the beginning of January 2024 he will...

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Bellway plan to build 31% fewer homes sends down housing stocks   

October 17, 2023by

Bellway plans to build around 7,500 homes next year, 31% fewer than it built 12 months ago, in a...

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News analysis: Do housebuilding promises offer much hope for FTBs?

October 17, 2023by

Even with house prices beginning to fall, many hopeful first-time buyers (FTBs) still find themselves comprehensively priced out of...

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London rental supply grows 10% year-on-year: Foxtons

October 16, 2023by

New listings over time have been growing steadily through the year,  with a 10% increase in supply of rental...

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Landlord mortgage interest payments jump 40% to £15bn  

October 16, 2023by

UK landlords have seen their mortgage interest payments jump by 40% to £15bn over the last year, data from...

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News Analysis – Time to get tough on conditional selling

October 16, 2023by

Fed-up brokers are calling on regulators to toughen up and take action against those who continue to use the...

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Air partners with Stonebridge on adviser tech offering  

October 16, 2023by

Later-life lending platform Air has partnered with mortgage broker Stonebridge to boost its tech offering to advisers. The partnership will...

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West One Loans reintroduces Platinum residential range  

October 16, 2023by

West One Loans has reintroduced its Platinum residential range aimed at borrowers with stronger credit profiles who crave flexibility. The...

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