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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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Rightmove rejects latest takeover offer amid warnings of hostile bid

The board at Rightmove unanimously rejected a third offer from Aussie portal firm REA prompting more frustrated comments from REA.


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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 reveals plans to overhaul EPCs ahead of 2030 upgrade deadline

Energy Efficiency and Net Zero government department says both EPCs and the MEES rules that underpin them need updating to improve system.


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Another loss year for Yopa in 2023, latest results reveal

In a self-described ‘challenging year’ Yopa’s revenue was down by nearly 20% when compared to 2022, prompting directors to predict more funding will be needed.


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Broken chains cost estate agencies £1m a year each, claims report

Joint research by TwentyEA and ViewMyChain reveals the damage done to estate agencies bottom line if they are at bottom of average progression times.


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BoE Governor downplays another base rate reduction

Andrew Bailey has warned that inflation must remain at its current low level before the base rate can come down any further.


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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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Labour’s housing plans 'won’t help squeezed middle' - claim

Rent to own platform chief points out there is no provision in Labour’s housebuilding plans to help young and first-time buyers get onto the housing ladder.

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Estate agency to be 'largest in Wales' after buying 124-year-old rival

Jeffrey Ross has bought rival south Wales agency Brinsons, its third purchase in the last five years as it goes for growth.

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GUEST BLOG: Agents do charity well – but can we do even better?

Kerfuffle's David Mintz applauds the giving nature of the property sector and highlights what else can be done to support good causes with the Propertymark Trust. 

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