House prices up | Mortgage approvals down | Maintenance costs squeeze profits

Market bounce stalls as mortgage approvals fall

The latest Bank of England data reveals home loans agreed were down more than 2,000 last month.

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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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Agents’ daily tasks can be 'completed by AI'

Alto chief executive Riccardo Iannucci-Dawson says his company's new 'AI skills' can handle appraisals, listings and sales chasing from start to finish.

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House price growth back on the up, says Nationwide

The latest Nationwide House Price Index shows the rate of average house price growth in Britain has had a summer boost.

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Tory rising star appointed to key housing role

Katie Lam, who is seen as a possible future Conservative leader, has been appointed as the new Shadow Housing Secretary.

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Top auction houses across Britain are revealed

Auction brands have been ranked based on factors such as success rate, national coverage and investor suitability.

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BLOG: Harassment law changes: what agents need to know now

New rules coming into force this October will extend employer responsibilities to harassment by clients, tenants and contractors, says Becky Evans of The Sentry.

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Property costs outpace rental growth for landlords

Research highlights that repair costs are growing at twice the rate of rental income, which is hitting landlord profits.

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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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