Your weekend roundup of top news, views and features




BLOG: What is a landlord client worth to a letting agent?

Leading PRS expert calls for lettings agencies to reconsider the value they attach to landlords and the costs of acquiring them.


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BLOG: Agents still deducting money from deposits illegally

A mundane but depressing case recently heard by a tribunal shows some parts of the industry are still not adhering to the Tenant Fees Act.


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Winkworth in turmoil as family at top wrestles for power

Father and son, Simon and Dominic Agace, are battling for control of the agency with new High Court action initiated.


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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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BLOG: Burnham's threat to increase Capital Gains Tax

Business sales specialist Adam Walker warns that aligning Capital Gains Tax with Income Tax could discourage investment and business ownership.


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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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INTERVIEW: The Negotiator Awards judges reveal the secrets to standing out

Storytelling and strategy is what we’re looking for. The Judges tell Charlotte Flake what impresses and what disappoints when it comes to submissions for The Negotiator Awards. 

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Winning awards with the help of AI: A practical guide for agents and suppliers

Here’s how time-poor agents and suppliers can use AI tools to help craft compelling submissions and compete on a level playing field.

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National landlord register risks increasing workload and fees

It must "not simply duplicate information" already submitted through licensing schemes, warns Propertymark.


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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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BLOG: 'How we're facing rental sector's compliance challenge'

Brinkleys' Chief Executive sets out how companies should be tackling the rental sector's huge and growing compliance challenges.


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Major housebuilder cuts housing completions figure

Taylor Wimpey is calling on the Government to stimulate the property market after reducing its new build target.

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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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The Negotiator Awards: more  time to enter – deadline extended

You have until 6th September to get your entries in for the UK's biggest and best awards programme for estate and letting agents and suppliers. It's free to enter with no limit on categories to enter – award-winning businesses win more business!

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