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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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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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Construction sector gearing up for sales surge

Rising buyer confidence and the Government’s newbuild plans mean many in the construction industry are gearing up for a big increase in demand.


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The Negotiator Conference – session focus: Renter's Rights Bill and how it will affect you

We're just over two weeks away from The Negotiator Conference & Expo where five of the UK's leading experts will brief you on surviving the lettings legislation.

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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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House prices jumped last month across almost all parts of UK

The latest RICS market survey revealed by President Tina Paillet shows that prices leapt 16% in all but two regions, but the squeeze on rentals continues to bite.


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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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COLUMN: Compliance complexity - letting agents must take it seriously

Adam Walker highlights the most common compliance mistakes that letting agents continue to make and suggests why external consultancy might be a good idea. 

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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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Third of tenants not rent-ready according to leading app

Despite high levels of competition for rental properties, research by tenant app Tlyfe found one-third of renters are not ready to make an immediate move.

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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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Guild reports 'thousands of referrals' via network

Guild of Property Professionals chief Iain McKenzie says its referral system has generated 2,086 referrals for its network since the start of the year.

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Big spike in property sales around Budget and now listings pick up

Research by Chestertons and Yopa reveals a jump in house sales before and after Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget and an increase in listings since then.

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£36m – UK’s biggest ever material information case?

A Georgian oligarch’s daughter is suing vendor for £36m for moth ‘plague’ in home that was not disclosed.

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New Head of Auctions to bid for bigger slice of market

Newport-headquartered Paul Fosh Auctions is looking to boost its market growth with the appointment of Ollie Griffiths to the helm.

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