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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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New workers' rights shake-up to impact estate agencies

Employees working for property businesses will be able to claim unfair dismissal from day one of a new job, under a new government 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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Huge rise in number of sales fall-throughs reported

Homebuyers are still struggling with higher mortgage rates and so more and more sales are falling through says Moverly’s Gemma Young.


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Landlord licensing fines in London to reach £900,000

Licensing enforcement accelerates as councils adopt an ‘aggressive multi-route approach’ to non-compliant landlords and agents.


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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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Minister says 'discrimination' to include letting agents who reject pregnant applicants

Matthew Pennycook says the Renter’s Rights Bill will ensure tenants of all kinds will be protected from landlords and agents who refuse applicants based on discriminatory criteria.

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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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Labour renting reforms 'tinkering at the edges', leading lawyer claims

David Smith of JMW Solicitors says property law in England is a "mess" and the market "dysfunctional".

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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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Hometrack launches arm offering valution data for estate agencies

While best-known for its valuation data used by lenders to assess affordability, Hometrack is now expanding into other property data markets including estate agencies.

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SmartSearch expands executive leadership team

 Provider of digital compliance and anti-money laundering solutions, SmartSearch, welcomes four new Chiefs to support its next phase of growth.

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