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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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Landlords and agents warned 'Decent Homes Standard coming soon'

Labour is to being consulting on a Decent Homes Standard for the rented sector, which will include significant fines for those who don't manage properties to its standards.


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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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Labour confirms plan to stop landlords renting poorly-insulated homes

Energy and Net Zero Secretary Ed MIlliband tells Labour Party Conference he is going to get tough on landlords who rent out 'cold and draughty' homes.


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WARNING: Fraudsters target tenants via Facebook and fake OpenRent website

Prospective tenants are asked to pay more than £1,000 by fraudsters who pretend to rent out a property they don't own.


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REA raises offer for Rightmove by 10% saying takeover will be 'good for agents'

Australian portal firm says its bid to buy Rightmove is not opportunistic and bemoans 'lack of engagement' from board over offer.


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'Hot' property market persuading record number of agents to 'go solo'

Sean Newman, who also runs Choices chain of estate agencies and The Property Experts, says buoyant market has led more agents to leave the salaried world.


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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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First-time buyers return to market 'as loan criteria eases'

Research by Savills shows that first-time buyers are spending more on house purchases, as Nationwide makes it eaiser for FTBs to secure loans.

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Vendors 'losing enthusiasm for off-market property sales' - claim

Research by TwentyEA has found the likelihood of a vendor choosing to sell their home off-market without it being openly advertised has fallen significantly. 

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