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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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Estate agent duo recognised for sales success at global event

Mark Buchanan and Amie Brooks, both of whom work within the eXp UK network, flew to the gala estate agent event in Miami.


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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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Mandatory use of controversial TA6 form delayed AGAIN

The Law Society says it needs more time to consider responses to a consultation on an updated TA6, which some conveyancers believe exposes them to legal liability.


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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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ASA singles out estate agency’s ad for 'objectifying men'

As part of International Men’s Day the ASA has highlighted Lewis Oliver Estates’ banned ad campaign for its depiction of masculinity.


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The Ombudsman Files - "Ignored repairs and poor complaint handling"

A case involving a landlord in dispute with a letting agent regarding repairs and gas safety checks is explained by Rebecca Marsh. 


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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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Wales to treat HMOs as single dwellings for Council Tax bills

Propertymark’s Tim Thomas has welcomed the Welsh Government’s plan to follow England and treat HMOS as single dwellings with a single Council Tax bill.


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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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'Criminal’ landlord trio hit with huge £450k HMO fine

A group of three West Northants landlords have together been fined a total of £452,796 for a series of unlicensed and unsafe HMOs.

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REACTION: Bank of England cuts Base Rate by 0.25%

In widely expected move, the Bank of England's MPC has today voted by 8 to 1 to reduce the Base Rate to 4.75%

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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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Purplebricks CEO Mitchell to leave post in shock announcement

Sam Mitchell, who took over as chief executive of Purplebricks when it was bought by Strike, is leaving the job.

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Labour to spend £47m unlocking 28,000 'nutrient neutrality' homes

The newbuild homes which are in seven areas of England will soon be built after the Government unblocked their progress.

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