Your weekend roundup of news, views and features




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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New industry partnership creates 'one-click' auction option

Pattinson and Street partnership means agents can push their less attractive properties to auction in just one click – and watch bidding in real time. 


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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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Punitive! Property sector reels following  BTL Stamp Duty hike

It was the budget the industry was dreading – and it certainly delivered. Reaction from leading property companies and commentators.


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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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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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Chancellor says buy-to-let Stamp Duty hike is justified

Chancellor Rachel Reeves increases Stamp Duty on investment property from 3% to 5% from today in the Budget.


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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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Foxtons makes surprise move into commuter towns with acquisitions

The London-based agent has spent some £12m buying two estate agencies, one in Reading and the other in Watford, both bought from private shareholders.


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Foxtons makes surprise move into London commuter towns with acquisitions

The London-based agent has spent some £12m buying two estate agencies, one in Reading and the other in Watford, both bought from private shareholders.

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PROPERTY PRICE TRACKER: Town and city performance vs inflation

Kate Faulkner reveals which towns and cities are seeing property price falls and rises above inflation.
 

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Housing minister promises more regulation of estate agents

Matthew Pennycook has committed to implementing the Regulation of Property Agents working group proposals that the Tories failed to implement.

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AGENT BLOG: After Scotland's rent cap lifted, guess what happened next?

Nicky Lloyd of ESPC Lettings in Edinburgh reflects on the rental market in Scotland six months after a rent cap and ban on evictions were scrapped.

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