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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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‘Sex pest’ Shropshire agency surveyor expelled from RICS after guilty plea

Andrew Liddiment was convicted of assulting women during a booze-fuelled night out in Shrewsbury and RICS has now taken action against him.


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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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Agency considers appeal after £28,000 order in unfair dismissal case

Michael Bailey, owner of an agency in Preston, tells The Neg he is considering an appeal after an employment tribunal ordered him to pay a former sales manager £28,000.


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KFH reports big profits and revenue drop within latest results

London agency Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward saw its profits drop nearly £4 million last year, while its surveying division made a loss.


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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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New service 'to topple Rightmove and estate agents in one go'

Jersey-based duo behind Hiizzy.com say their platform will enable vendors to sell their homes without the need for agents or portals, all for £395.

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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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Campaigners urge Labour to go 'much further' with renting reforms

Fresh from the success of the Renters’ Rights Bill the Renters’ Reform Coalition is urging the government to give tenants much more.

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Chairman of key Commons housing committee ousted in surprise move

The Housing, Communities and Local Government committee, which is tasked with probing the Government over its policies, will now be led by left-leaning MP.

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