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Will Trump's Middle East war end hopes of base rate cut today?

Sales agents hoping for a shot in the arm for the property market in the form of a rate cut are likely to have their hopes dashed by the Monetary Policy Committee today.

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HMRC reveals first 118,000 landlords to face new tax reporting system

But officials also say landlords who fail to report rent income and expenses on time over next 12 months won't – initially – be fined for tardiness.

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Connells owner reveals 'collapse' of first-time-buyer market

Stuart Haire of Connells-owner Skipton says only one in 15 home purchases are now made by people aged under 25.

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Generation Rent demands 'more penalties for landlords'

Tenant activist group launches ‘Raising standards, not rents’ campaign, with CEO Ben Twomey calling for tougher EPC enforcement and bigger penalties for landlords.

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Rogue London landlord hit with £90,000 fine for overcrowded HMO

Brent councillor Fleur Donnelly-Jackson says tenants endured "appalling living conditions" after at least 18 people were crammed into Wembley HMO.

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BLOG: What will the Renters' Rights Act REALLY mean for letting agents?

Growing London estate agency boss lays out the real-life consequences of the new legislation for the industry including landlords and agents.

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Haart offers wannabe agent interview after 'car too old' comments

The agency is to interview Alanah Thompson French for a trainee sales negotiator job despite originally saying her vehicle wasn't new enough.

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Young estate agent narrowly avoids jail after racist comments

Kevin Hanley, it has been reported, was given a suspended jail sentence after falsely claiming he had been the subject of racist abuse during a minor driving incident in Gravesend.

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Big auction house seeks fresh face to be on property TV

Estate agents and auctioneers with relevant experience are being invited to apply for the £40,000 a year job, which includes being on TV shows.

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