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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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App launches for letting agents managing 'exempt' HMOs

RoomApp is aimed at housing providers operating HMOs within the exempt and/or supported living tenant sectors.


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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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PM claims landlords 'not working people' and could pay more tax

Keir Starmer says Labour's manifesto commitment to protect "working people" from tax rises doesn't cover property owners.


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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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LSL Estate Agency Franchising expands service offering

MD Paul Hardy announces strategic partnership with B-hive Block Management to boost franchisees' growth potential.


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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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Yes, landlords ARE 'working people' industry figures tell PM

Paul Shamplina and Ben Beadle echo industry sentiment that landlords, many of whom hold down day jobs as well as owning BTL properties, are 'working people'.


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Stamp Duty increase will hit downsizers, estate agency claims

Property owners looking to downsize their homes will end up paying more Stamp Duty when rates change in April.


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Decade of dedication for The Propertymark Trust

Veteran estate agency manager and property consultant, John Oakley, is celebrating 10 years as trustee of The Propertymark Trust.

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Welsh Minister admits 'detrimental' rent controls will 'reduce supply'

Jane Bryant makes the comments within a new white paper which calls instead for more accurate 'live' rent information to help tenants assess affordability.


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NW estate agency expands following acquisition

Cheshire estate agency, Gascoigne Halman, has announced the acquisition of Baker, Wynne and Wilson.

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