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Treatment of landlords during Covid is 'not what you'd expect from Tories'

Leading Conservative peer says she applauds the way the blanket Covid evictions ban has protected tenants, but says landlords are being treated unfairly.

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Housing ministry rebuts Phil Spencer's cladding criticism<br />

This rebuttal follows an article published yesterday by The Negotiator reporting on the Channel 4 presenter's comments about the lack of progress on cladding removal.

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Interview: the agent who helped spark the online auctions revolution<br />

Richard O'Neill is a UK agent who took auctions to Ireland only to stay and develop the country's growing online sector – and export it back.

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Over-pricing increases time-to-sell by 26 days, says Rightmove<br />

Rightmove claims the current feverish property market means first offers are likely to be the best, assuming they are correctly priced.

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Say 'no' to 'No DSS'!

If you view potential tenants who are on benefits as unwelcome or unwanted, think again says Frances Burkinshaw.

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Tenant activists picket and block phone lines of leading lettings agency

Living Rent accuses staff at Braemore Sales & Lettings of conducting a viewing at a rental property without giving 24 hours' notice.

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