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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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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Amendment to Renters' Rights Bill to double licensing to ten years

The CIEH, which has sponsored the amendment, says selective and HMO licensing schemes should be put on a more permanent footing.


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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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Renters' rights activists launch bid to beef up reform bill

Acorn members took to the streets over the weekend in 30 cities to urge members of public to write to their MP and urge that the Renters' Rights Bill is strengthened.


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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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Rightmove issues update after takeover collapse

The portal says membership numbers are not growing as quickly as forecast, just a month after REA Group's takever bid failed.


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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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Stamp Duty hike to ‘damage’ rental market warn auctioneers

2% rise in budget for SDLT will lead to investors exiting the market, reduce supply and push up rents says NAVA.

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Douglas Allen shows support for local schools

East London and Essex estate agency, Douglas Allen, has launched a new campaign giving £10,000 worth of grants to schools.

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COMMENT: "Full employment protection works for nobody!"

With the proposed elimination of probationary periods in employment, Adam Walker discusses the potential impact on property professionals. 

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