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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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Respected agent warns industry is 'sleep walking' in to EPC nightmare

Agent warns Ed Milliband’s net-zero plans are ‘a disaster’ that will create a ‘landlords' graveyard’ in Northumbria and that EPCs are not fit for purpose.


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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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Airbnb set to compete with lettings agents for longer rentals

Co-founder Brian Chesky says the company is eyeing longer-term rentals as a lucrative new area of business, putting his firm soon in direct competition with some agents.


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It's getting crowded! Another property portal launches in NI

NI Bricks revealed with free property listings for up to three months, giving the country more portals than some much larger nations.


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94% of agents take on properties without proper planning consents

Claim is made by Direct Line, which canvassed hundreds of agents and found just how much compromised properties cause major headaches.


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Reposit signs major deal with big BTR giant Allsop

While take-up of alternative deposits among tenants using letting agents has been a long slog, platforms such as Reposit are also chasing the 'big volumes' in build to rent.


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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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Dezrez announces major partnership with Homesearch

The new integration will provide Dezrez users with a Property Data Widget feature, providing free and unlimited access to Core Property Reports.  

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More shocking details of Douglas & Gordon Ltd's administration revealed

Many creditors are set to receive no payment, including landlords for the company's 12 former offices, as administrators receive almost £750,000.

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