Marc Da Silva

London

Editor at Property Industry Eye

Write for several property publications, spoken at many industry events & provided expert comments for TV & radio.

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Property industry reacts to new UK house price figures

3 weeks ago | propertyindustryeye.com | Marc Da Silva

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Isle of Man holiday lettings firm acquired by UK-based company

3 weeks ago | propertyindustryeye.com | Marc Da Silva

Island Escapes has been acquired by UK-based Sapphire Holidays. The Isle of Man holiday lettings agency, which manages more than 150 properties across the island, will continue to operate under its existing brand and with all staff retained. The company will remain based in Castletown. Family-owned Sapphire Holidays, a Cornwall-based group, manages more than 2,500 properties across the UK through brands including Classic Cottages, Aspects Holidays, Boutique Retreats and Unique Hideaways.
Comings & Goings

3 weeks ago | propertyindustryeye.com | Marc Da Silva

Former head of JLL Kensington joins Moveli Ken DowlingKen Dowling has joined self-employed brokerage model Moveli. Dowling has more than 15 years experience in the industry, having previously headed up the Kensington office for JLL, and having also worked at other well-known agencies, including Savills and Henry & James. Moveli reports that it has grown over 50% so far in 2025.
'May felt like a month where confidence picked up noticeably'

3 weeks ago | propertyindustryeye.com | Marc Da Silva

Mortgage market activity continued its steady rise in May, according to the latest figures from adviser tech provider Twenty7tec. Total search volumes rose strongly month on month, and product availability reached a new record high of more than 25,000 live options on the platform.
New HQ for estate agency amid hiring spree

3 weeks ago | propertyindustryeye.com | Marc Da Silva

Ivan RalphExpanding Edinburgh estate agents and solicitors Ralph Sayer has moved to a larger headquarters in the city as it prepares to welcome a dozen new members of staff in the coming weeks. The firm has been growing rapidly since launching in October 2022, the new influx taking the head count to 42 with the business having started out with 15 personnel.
Homes for Scotland announces annual award winners

3 weeks ago | propertyindustryeye.com | Marc Da Silva

Showcasing the best in class from across the Homes For Scotland (HFS) membership, this year’s programme focused on customers, communities and the commitment of all those involved day-in, day-out in delivering much needed homes of all tenures.
New pre-viewing qualification tool allows agents to identifying high-quality leads

3 weeks ago | propertyindustryeye.com | Marc Da Silva

Street Group has launched a new feature designed to give agents greater control over their online bookings, whilst identifying further opportunities for revenue. The new customisable Pre-viewing Qualification tool allows agents to set their own questions and rules for applicants booking viewings online, helping them vet enquiries automatically, cut down on admin, and focus time on proceedable applicants.
Court rules against lender over ‘undue influence’ in joint mortgage

3 weeks ago | propertyindustryeye.com | Marc Da Silva

The Supreme Court ruled yesterday that a bank had a duty to investigate whether a woman was under the undue influence of her partner when she took out a mortgage that would be used in part to pay her partner’s debts. The case was brought by homeowner Catherine Waller-Edwards who, according to the ruling, started a relationship in 2011 with Nicholas Bishop, a property developer and builder. According to the ruling, she was emotionally vulnerable at the time.
Busiest May for property sales agreed since 2021 as hotspots revealed

3 weeks ago | propertyindustryeye.com | Marc Da Silva

Last month was the busiest May for agreed property sales since 2021, and the busiest out of any month since March 2022, the latest insights from Rightmove has revealed. Due to the seasonality of the property market, May is typically a busy point in the calendar year for agreed sales as a result of new seller and buyer activity from earlier in the year. However, this year’s figure reflects an improvement in housing market conditions.
Comings & Goings

3 weeks ago | propertyindustryeye.com | Marc Da Silva

Lomond appoints Sam Mitchell as chief commercial officerSam MitchellLomond has announced the appointment of Sam Mitchell in the newly created role of chief commercial officer. Mitchell, who was until recently was head of Purplebricks following the takeover by Strike, is a seasoned property professional with some 23 years of experience under his belt.