Your weekend roundup of property news and views




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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Council tax hikes for second homes spark mass sell-off

The number of second homes for sale in Pembrokeshire trebled after owners hit with 200% council tax premiums.

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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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TPFG doubles revenue and sees profit up 15% after Belvoir merger

The Property Franchise Group enjoyed a 104% jump in revenue in the first six months of the year, boosted by the acquisition of Belvoir.

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Minister promises cash to relieve court pressure once Section 21 scrapped

Matthew Pennycook says the Government will invest in extra court capacity to ease logjams before Section 21 'no fault' evictions are banned.

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Labour may end right-to-buy scheme for council properties

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is reported to be considering scrapping the scheme that controversially, she has personally benefited from.

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Renting reform group demands more radical changes

Although the Renter's Reform Coalition welcomes the Renter’s Rights Bill it is demanding Labour must go much further to 'protect tenants'.

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Experts warn rise in Capital Gains Tax will create landlord prisoners

A likely rise in Capital Gains Tax (CGT) in the Autumn budget could result in landlords being trapped in the rental market.

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Bill to ban Section 21 evictions published – industry reaction

The Government takes its first step towards scrapping Section 21 'no fault' evictions with the first reading in Parliament of the Renters' Rights Bill.
 

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BLOG: How to win at The Negotiator Awards – by a judge!

With a week left to enter, panel judge and leading agency trainer, Richard Rawlings, has some tips for hopefuls entering The Negotiator Awards.

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