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New CEO for The Dispute Service as Steve Harriott announces retirement

 

The Dispute Service (TDS) has announced the appointment of Jacqueline Starr as Chief Executive Officer designate.


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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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Shamplina slams protestors after they 'crash' landlord show

TV star and evictions expert Paul Shamplina says landlord show demonstrators didn't want to engage in a debate.


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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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Zoopla unveils redesigned packages for SMEs

Smaller estate agency brands are now able to tailor the Zoopla's packages according to their needs.


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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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Political and economic uncertainty weigh on market confidence

Winkworth has delivered a half-year stockmarket update on how it is performing in the current housing market.

 


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Leasehold remains a 'life sentence' despite Government's reforms

National Leasehold Campaign's Katie Kendrick describes leasehold as a "life sentence" just hours after the Government announces new leaseholder protections.


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REGIONAL ANALYSIS: FTBs driving growth in North and South

Kate Faulkner reviews the latest indices, which reveal which regions are performing best in terms of house price increases, and the role of first-time buyers.

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BLOG: A difficult summer for student lettings

Business sales broker Adam Walker questions whether the summer voids in student lettings will lead to an exodus of landlords. 

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ENTRY GUIDANCE: The good, the bad and the award-worthy

From impressive growth stats to unsupported claims and missing evidence, here’s how the judges sort the wheat from the chaff at The Negotiator Awards.

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New AI tool to cut certificate renewal admin

Alto is launching AutoCert, a new feature that automates gas safety, EPC and EICR certificate renewals, helping agents manage regulatory risk.


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Rental supply hits seven-year high despite landlord exits

TwentyEA's Nick Huntley says many letting agents are still feeling the effects of landlords leaving the sector, reducing the available stock.


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Landlords reveal 'incredible resilience' despite tax and legislation onslaught

A higher-than-expected number of buy-to-let loans were taken out by landlords in the first three months of the year.

 


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Asking rents hit record high of £1,400, reveals Rightmove

Rents are hitting record highs as the market returns to seasonal trends, says Rightmove's Colleen Babcock.


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Durden & Hunt combines branch launch with charity drive

Durden & Hunt opened its seventh branch in Leigh-on-Sea with a community launch event that raised money for Leigh Lionesses FC.


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DM Hall team conquers Three Peaks for charity

Ten colleagues from across DM Hall's residential, commercial and rural teams completed the Three Peaks Challenge in 24 hours for charity.


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