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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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'Legislation might be necessary to increase uptake of condition reports' – Countrywide

With only 10% of prospective home buyers commissioning a survey, Countrywide Surveying Services' Matthew Cumber is calling for action to protect them.
 

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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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Murdoch portal 'to make second bid for Rightmove'

CEO Owen Wilson and Australian company REA Group, which is owned by Rupert Murdoch's News Corp, is reported to be preparing another offer for Rightmove after its first bid was unanimously rejected by the portal's board.

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Worcestershire-based estate agency finds novel way to engage with the local community

A photographic competition has been launched by leading Worcestershire estate agency Nicol & Co to celebrate the company’s 15th anniversary.

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Estate agency results 'insulated' by lettings business

Peter Alan, which is one of the largest agencies in Wales, reveals a dip in profits, and says it would have been worse but for the performance of its lettings division.

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Wards Estate Agents celebrates 21st anniversary of children’s awards

Kent-based independent estate agency celebrates ten incredible young award winners in its 21st year as hosts of the ceremony.

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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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