House prices | Tax changes | Leaseholder charges

Housing market outlook remains uncertain, Nationwide reports

Easing Middle East tensions could restore confidence and reduce the need for a rate rise, says Nationwide's Robert Gardner.

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Punish landlords and agents for keeping deposits, demands Gen Rent

“Greedy landlords and agents” are pocketing tenants' money using unfair deposit claims, says Dan Wilson Craw.

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New interest-free loan scheme for first-time buyers set up

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

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Fraudsters target property sales

Pete Gatenby, of Novus Strategy, says there were 55 cases of fraud by criminals impersonating homeowners in a year.

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Agency giant expands territory with latest acquisition

LRG has purchased long-established West Midlands agency Doolittle & Dalley as it continues to grow.

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Landlord income up 23% but arrears are significant

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

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Leaseholder service charges rise “unexpectedly”

Service charges were the cost most frequently identified by leaseholders as having increased unexpectedly, a new report suggests.

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Simplify Right to Rent guidance, urges Propertymark

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

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Agents urged to help landlords with tax changes

Propertymark says early preparation will help agents and landlords avoid a last-minute panic as digital reporting requirements expand.

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BLOG: What do business owners do after they sell?

Those exiting and selling their property businesses are getting younger, lured by opportunities in different sectors, says business sales broker Adam Walker.

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