Leasehold reform, deposit scams and Merry Christmas

Sweeping reform of ‘unfair’ leasehold system to go ahead, says Minister

Following a five month consultation, public enthusiasm for leasehold reform has persuade Communities minister Sajid Javid to act.

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Who are 2017's industry winners and losers?

As the year draws to an end, we take a look at which property company's shares have performed best over the past 12 months.

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Which review site is the more important?

Property PR Expert Jerry Lyons asks whether Google Reviews is more relevant tha Trust Pilot or All Agents.

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Fake news!

Fake news is bad, so bad... and it can also affect your business reputation if you don't handle it correctly. James Staunton has some pointers.

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How to let your stars really branch out

Andrea Kirkby discusses how to spot, train and create future leaders in your business from among your own staff. 

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Rental deposit scams stole nearly £1m off tenants during 2017, says campaigner

Ajay Jagota, owner of insurance-based deposits scheme Dlighted, says "it doesn't have to be like this"..

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Lettings agent offers homeless a £2,000-a-month apartment for free over Christmas

Serviced apartments agents hopes his example will inspire other people to help out the homeless during the festive break.

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Proptech – time to go back to the basics?

As the proptech industry develops rapidly, with its eyes set firmly on the future, is there a need to get back to basics? 

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Finally! CIELA to launch in April and tackle rogue agents head on

After a roller-coaster nine months' gestation a new trade body for independents is to be born to tackle rogue agents.

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First ever Airbnb-branded apartment block to launch in US

Home sharing platform says it wants to bring landlords and tenants out of the 'shadows' and create a string of Airbnb-branded apartment blocks around the US - and soon the world.

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