Your weekend roundup of news, views and features




COURTS: Landlord wins 'important' appeal in rent to rent case

Amlendu Kumar wins appeal in what a leading property lawyer says is an "important new decision" affecting rent-to-rent agreements and rent repayment orders.

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Number of former rental properties for sale rises as CGT changes loom

Research by Rightmove among its listings shows the proportion of former rented properties within the market rising to 18%.

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Eight-branch estate agency bought for circa £30m by Lomond

Chase Evans, which has been operating in London since 1998, has been acquired by Lomond Group after an energetic bidding campaign between multiple bidders.

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Oz portal giant confirms plan to buy £4.4 billion Rightmove

REA Group says it has been forced to reveal its plans after speculation that it may be preparing an offer for the UK's No.1 portal.

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Airbnb 'won't take down illegally-sublet listings' claims landlord

The short-lets giant has not taken down a listing despite being informed that the Central London property is being illegally sublet, it is claimed.

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Landlords lose appeal against UK's biggest fine so far this year

A couple and a management company were fined for failing to secure a HMO licence for a property where six tenants shared a small kitchen and fire safety measures weren't taken

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ANALYSIS: Values of flats lag behind houses

Kate Faulkner reviews two pieces of analysis on the values of flats this month from Zoopla and Hamptons.

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BLOG: How to win at The Negotiator Awards

With just over a week left to get your entries in, agency trainer and Awards judge Richard Rawlings has some inside tips and hints for Awards hopefuls.

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