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Agent accuses Rightmove of hiking fees while the property market suffers

Regal Park Group's James Trigg tells The Neg his portal fee has been raised while the market grapples with economic turbulence.


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Letting agencies rethink strategies as landlord exodus accelerates

Agents expect a sharp drop in buy-to-let investors as regulation and uncertainty reshape the rental market, says Iamproperty’s Ben Ridgway.


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Rightmove calls for Stamp Duty changes after first-time buyer hike

Colleen Babcock, of Rightmove, says the average bill for first-time buyers tops £4.6k extra a year after a temporary Stamp Duty relief period ended.


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The Ombudsman Files – Dual agent fee dispute leads to £11,160 award

The Property Ombudsman was asked to investigate a dispute about an agent fee after the sale of a property that two agents had been involved in. 


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Alto rolls out Renters’ Rights updates ahead of May changes

New tenancies can be created in line with the updated legislation from the outset as part of Alto's updates, explains the group's Owen Rogers.


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Rent in advance agreements can continue after May – but not all

Existing rent in advance agreements can continue beyond May’s rule changes, but only under certain conditions, according to lawyer David Smith.


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Edinburgh suspends 300% second homes tax premium after eight days

Huge rise in Edinburgh's Council Tax has been put on hold while its impact is assessed, according to Councillor Mandy Watt.


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