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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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Shamplina urges agents to 'up their game' and protect landlords

TV star Paul Shamplina tells The Neg that agents must help landlords deal with the changes proposed in the Renters' Rights Bill.


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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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Nested changes website claims following agent criticism

Kristjan Byfield and other agents have slammed Nested over its service comparison claims on the firm's website.


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Tenants will soon face harsher referencing by landlords, says expert

After the Renters’ Rights Bill is introduced it will be far harder to evict tenants so choosing the right ones will be critical says Sim Sekhon.


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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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OnTheMarket to be given new name, US owner reveals

CoStar CEO says OTM, which his company bought last year for £100m, could be called 'Homes.com' and may sponsor new Man Utd stadium.

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Airbnb set to compete with lettings agents for longer rentals

Co-founder and CEO 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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Leading Welsh lettings agency sells to rival for six-figure sum

One of Swansea's leading independent letting agencies has been sold in a deal that will ‘secure the future of the business’.

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Former Knight Frank senior figure goes self-employed

Well known and experienced ex-Knight Frank agent of 20+ years, Grant Alexson, has made the move to Moveli.

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