Rent controls threat | Green homes premium

Rent controls threat | Green homes premium | Agent handshake snub

Energy-efficient homes achieve only a modest 1.6% price premium despite growing buyer interest, says Nationwide's economist Andrew Harvey.

Click here to read Green homes attract surprisingly small premium.

The proptech lettings company makes its seventh purchase this year with Settio, which has clients in 17 countries.

Click here to read Dwelly completes first international acquisition.

Scottish Housing Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville says the First Homes Fund will offer first-time buyers £10,000 towards a deposit.

Click here to read New interest-free loan scheme for first-time buyers set up.

The First Homes Fund is a constructive intervention, but "not a silver bullet", according to Leeds Building Society's Louise Drummond.

Click here to read Free £10k deposit scheme "no silver bullet".

The Government should not rule out introducing rent controls to help cut the welfare bill, Labour MP Margaret Mullane says.

Click here to read Rent controls must be used to cut welfare bill.

Managing risk and the right portfolio structures are vital in keeping rental properties profitable, says LegalforLandlords’ Sim Sekhon.

Click here to read Landlord income up 23% but arrears are significant.

Daniel Davie tells The Neg how a client repeatedly told him he 'doesn't shake estate agents' hands'.

Click here to read Senior agent shocked after customer refuses handshake.

Agents need clearer guidance and practical tools to help them comply with Right to Rent rules.

Click here to read Simplify Right to Rent guidance, urges Propertymark.

NRLA warns landlords and agents to check licences, with hundreds prosecuted since Rent Smart Wales was launched.

Click here to read Big fines as Welsh rental licensing deadline looms.