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Scottish lawmakers ignore industry advice on evictions legislation<br />

Propertymark warns of legal logjams and chaos, as law banning mandatory grounds for possession in Scotland passes this week.

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The June issue of the UK's only magazine for estate and letting agents is online to read now

THIS MONTH'S FEATURES: Latest house prices analysis • Anti-money laundering attack • Tenant referencing in a shaky market • The Ombudsman adjudicates • Landlord licensing • Interview with Charlie Woods of Russell Simpson  • CRM Software review – and much more!

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Are agent websites eroding the dominance of portals?<br />

Data analyst Dataloft reports increasing trend towards agent sites among potential buyers and vendors.

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Leaseholder protections come into force today

Relief at last for leaseholders with unsafe homes, as protections from safety remediation costs come into force today.

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Tenants still need more protection despite government reforms, campaign group warns<br />

The London Renters Union says tenants will be vulnerable to eviction even though the Government has promised to tighten the rules in its renters reform paper.

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Thousands empowered to build own home with government loans, ministers promise<br />

People with Grand Designs dream able to borrow deposits of between 5-20% under new Help to Build scheme, with one lender already signed up.

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REGIONAL REPORT – how's business for you?

The Negotiator invites three regional agents to report on their local market experiences in Somerset, Manchester and Salisbury.

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