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Airbnb set to compete with lettings agents for longer rentals

Co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky says the company is eyeing longer-term rentals as a lucrative new area of business, putting his firm soon in direct competition with some agents.

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COURTS: Landlord wins 'important' appeal in rent to rent case

Amlendu Kumar wins appeal in what a leading property lawyer says is an "important new decision" affecting rent-to-rent agreements and rent repayment orders.

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Big industry AML tech firm buys identify verification platform

Tim Barnett, CEO of Credas Technologies, says the deal with SmartSearch will empower more businesses to protect themselves. 

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CLAIM: High St agents face double threat of rising costs and stiffer competition

Bricks-and-mortar estate agencies facing higher staff costs and increased competition from the growing number of ‘personal’ agents according to Property Experts founder.

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Need cash to get qualified? New generous bursaries revealed

The Propertymark Trust has extended its Class of 25 initiative and is inviting applications from those looking to gain industry qualifications, with bursaries available of up to 100%.

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COLUMN: How the Government’s tax grab is causing ordinary people to flee the UK

Adam Walker demonstrates how successful property professionals are being penalised financially, to the point that they are leaving the UK market.

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RICS brings big home surveys overhaul step closer 

A consultation on a new 'standard' for surveys closes next week ahead of the revised rules being published early next year.

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AGENT BLOG: After Scotland's rent cap lifted, guess what happened next?

Nicky Lloyd of ESPC Lettings in Edinburgh reflects on the rental market in Scotland six months after a rent cap and ban on evictions were scrapped.

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WARNING: Sublets 'can cost landlords up to £80,000'

A sublet property can be designated as an HMO and be subject to the strict rules governing multiple occupancy buildings, warns expert.

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Bill to ban Section 21 evictions published – industry reaction

The Government takes its first step towards scrapping Section 21 'no fault' evictions with the first reading in Parliament of the Renters' Rights Bill.

 

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Landlords 'deserting private rentals for asylum HMO contracts'

Owners are increasingly opting for Home Office-backed deals that offer guaranteed income and reduced management responsibilities.

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AUCTION UPDATE: Residential sales driving resilience in auction market

The latest property auction market insights from Essential information Group's David Leary reveals the dominance of residential sales.

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Campaign group hands out 'street justice' to landlords

Activists in Edinburgh stage mock trials of landlords in bid to put pressure on council to crack down on rogue operators who they claim can act with impunity.

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Airbnb 'won't take down illegally-sublet listings' claims landlord

The short-lets giant has not taken down a listing despite being informed that the Central London property is being illegally sublet, it is claimed.

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County Court evictions now costing landlords £12,000 on average

New shocking figures released as membership body seeks to have more evictions transferred to High Court to relieve pressure on 'broken' County Courts.

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Number of former rental properties for sale rises as CGT changes loom

Research by Rightmove among its listings shows the proportion of former rented properties within the market rising to 18%.

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New strategic collaboration to modernise conveyancing revealed

PEXA and Muve have announced a partnership that aims to innovate the UK conveyancing industry and has potential to integrate with law firms. 

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Foxtons’ branch blockaded during Global Day of Housing Action

 

Agents and landlords offered simpler property management via new API

Lofti's API integration with The Tenancy Deposit Scheme will ensure full tenancy compliance for the property management platform.

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Huge rise in number of sales fall-throughs reported

Homebuyers are still struggling with higher mortgage rates and so more and more sales are falling through says Moverly’s Gemma Young.

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Six-month old US luxury estate agency launches in London

Aperture Global, founded by Robert Palmer in May, aims to blend tech-driven marketing with global reach for luxury property transactions. 

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Foxtons makes surprise move into London commuter towns with acquisitions

The London-based agent has spent some £12m buying two estate agencies, one in Reading and the other in Watford, both bought from private shareholders.

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Time to sort out the 'material information' mess urges TPO

Ombudsman Lesley Horton says Government reforms announced this week must finally clarify what info vendors and agents need to provide prior to an offer being made.

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Mark Ridley is to be replaced by current CFO Simon Shaw as Group Chief Executive of the blue-chip agency.

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James Cleverly named as new Shadow Housing Minister in Badenoch reshuffle

The ex-Foreign Secretary becomes Angela Rayner's opposite number in Parliament, taking over the role of Shadow Housing Minister from Kevin Hollinrake.

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Walsall is consulting on plans that will force both the owners of smaller Houses in Multiple Occupation to apply for planning permission.

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Decade of dedication for The Propertymark Trust

Veteran estate agency manager and property consultant, John Oakley, is celebrating 10 years as trustee of The Propertymark Trust.

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Estate agent duo recognised for sales success at global event

Mark Buchanan and Amie Brooks, both of whom work within the eXp UK network, flew to the gala estate agent event in Miami.

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LSL Estate Agency Franchising expands service offering

MD Paul Hardy announces strategic partnership with B-hive Block Management to boost franchisees' growth potential.

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Guild reports 'thousands of referrals' via network

Guild of Property Professionals chief Iain McKenzie says its referral system has generated 2,086 referrals for its network since the start of the year.

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Stamp Duty hike to ‘damage’ rental market warn auctioneers

2% rise in budget for SDLT will lead to investors exiting the market, reduce supply and push up rents says NAVA.

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New workers' rights shake-up to impact estate agencies

Employees working for property businesses will be able to claim unfair dismissal from day one of a new job, under a new government bill.

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GUEST BLOG: How to win an agency award

As the entry deadline for The Negotiator Awards nears, best-selling author and founder of August Awards, Donna O'Toole offers her recipe for success – sign up for her webinar. 

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'Criminal’ landlord trio hit with huge £450k HMO fine

A group of three West Northants landlords have together been fined a total of £452,796 for a series of unlicensed and unsafe HMOs.

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Government reforms to 'completely change' how conveyancers work

Fees predicted to drop by 20% and transaction times cut by weeks, as mandatory upfront information reshapes legal process, but is this 'HIPs' all over again?

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