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Connells moves from profit to loss, Skipton's results reveal

Figures from latest results from parent group Skipton Building Society show contracting housing market has hit estate agency giant hard.


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House price growth slowed in July, says Nationwide

The slowdown in house price growth reflects an uncertain economic outlook, explains Robert Gardner, Nationwide's Chief Economist.


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Rightmove's revenue up 7% amid major AI progress

Johan Svanstrom, Rightmove's Chief Executive, says it has taken significant steps in its drive to harness the latest 'agentic' AI technology.


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Legal case to cost Rightmove £2.3m this year

The bill for defending itself against a £1.5billion 'class action' by a significant number of estate agencies is beginning to mount, its latest results reveal.


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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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Landlords could face HMRC penalties for tax reporting mistakes

Property owners who fail to correct mistakes on their tax return could be penalised under new HMRC powers.


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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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High street mortgage lenders 'turn away' 1.5 million properties

Ryan Etchells, of Together, reveals around 1.5million properties are branded as too risky by some banks.

 

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