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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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Nationwide green lights 'game changing' 6x earnings FTB mortgages

In a bold move Nationwide will allow FTBs the largest income multiplier compared to its rivals, signalling alikely upturn in housing market activity.


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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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Huge new fines revealed for agents within Renters' Rights Bill

Agents and landlords who don't comply with many of the measures within the Bill face fines of up to £40,000 and criminal prosecution, new guidance has revealed.


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Former bathroom tycoon launches tenant onboarding platform for agents

Josh Pavis says Rently automates the tenant onboarding and management process while offering renters a 'passport' that simplifies house hunting for properties.


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DEBATE: Are Rachel Reeve's rumoured Budget cash grabs stalling the market?

This was one of the key topics discussed yesterday in Mayfair by a group of panellists and their audience at an event organised by Century Capital.


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Ever-growing Lomond strengthens Scottish roots with acquisition

In its latest deal, Lomond has returned north of the border with the purchase of a significant residential lettings book across Aberdeenshire. 


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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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60% of tenants paying up to three months' in advance to secure tenancies

In a highly competitive market some tenants are paying more and more rent in advance to get ahead of the pack and secure properites, a TDS survey has revealed.

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