Interest rates reaction | Foxtons revenue

Interest rates reaction | Foxtons revenue | Fraudster sentenced

Foxtons revenue and profits hit by Middle East and rental reforms

The sales and letting market has been "challenging," so far this year, says Foxtons boss Guy Gittins.

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Places where it takes six months to complete are revealed

Home movers are facing the "longest summer wait on record," says Rightmove's Johan Svanstrom.

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Industry reacts to Bank of England interest rates decision

Interest rates have been held at 3.75% despite three out of nine rate-setters voting for an increase.

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First-time buyers 'squeezed' by higher loan and deposit costs

Moneyfacts warns that first-time buyers could face a 'perfect storm' of increased mortgage rates and out-of-reach deposit demands.

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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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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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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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Mortgage fraudster sentenced for cons totalling £200k

Adam Francis spoke to estate agents as part of his elaborate efforts to convince victims to part with cash.

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AWARDS ENTRY TIPS: Evidence to include in your award entry

Metrics, testimonials, screenshots, retention figures, workflows and reviews - the best entries for The Negotiator Awards should combine storytelling with substantiated results.

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REDRESS AND AI: The new reality of property complaints

Lesley Horton, The Property Ombudsman, discusses the impact of housing reform and artificial intelligence on the nature of property complaints.

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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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Households under pressure amid Bank of England inflation warning

The Middle East conflict continues to mean high energy prices that will cause inflation to rise again this year, warns the Bank of England.

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