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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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Rental reforms won’t work unless courts are ‘properly funded’ says Law Society

President is concerned an underfunded justice system will hinder progress made in strengthening renters’ rights and hurt landlords.


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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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Lettings seniors attack Labour over 'doomsday' reform bill

Marc von Grundherr of Benham and Reeves accuses the Government of risking 'doomsday' in the PRS with the Renters' Rights Bill.


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Housing market continues to pick up, say upbeat RICS agents

Members report a significant uptick in activity including more instructions, demand and sales - but problems in rental market.


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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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Tory leadership favourite accuses Government of "breaking" PRS

Kemi Badenoch, who is the odds-on favourite to become the Conservative party leader, warns the Renters' Rights Bill will cause chaos in the private rental sector.

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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 recruiter urges property industry 'not to be ageist'

Sally Asling says hiring older candidates can bring many benefits including years of property industry experience.

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Another big council to clampdown on HMOs with tighter planning rules

Walsall is consulting on plans that will force both the owners of smaller Houses in Multiple Occupation to apply for planning permission.

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Lettings Vault platform boosts paper-free agent/tenant connectivity

A new all-in-one solution for agent and tenant connectivity from inventory to check-out has been developed by the same team that created miProgram.

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