Online searches up | Agent reliance

Online searches up | Agent reliance | Doggy homes data

Limited company buy-to-let landlords are 'no longer niche'

New figures show how popular limited company ownership has become among large portfolio landlords.

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New data reveals where best to fetch a pet-friendly home

Nottingham, York and Brighton are among the top dog destinations for buyers seeking a pet-friendly location, new data suggests.

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Letting agent use hits two-year high amid complex rental rules

"As the rental market becomes more complex, reliance on letting agents is likely to grow further," says the NRLA's Ben Beadle.

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Land Registry to provide property identifiers for Price Paid Data

The changes mean estate agents will be able to build more accurate property details, the Land Registry said.

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Buyers return despite steep drop in buying power

Richard Donnell, Executive Director of Zoopla, says: "This is the first time searches for homes are up across Britain this year.”

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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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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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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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Agent accused of withholding rent claimed false Propertymark membership

A BBC investigation revealed several claims against lettings agent Tony Singh but The Neg has found more issues.

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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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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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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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