Your weekend roundup of top news, views and features




Landlords want guarantors with new tenants

Allison Thompson of LRG says more than half of property owners request a guarantor if tenants don't meet affordability checks.


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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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BLOG: Why are councils so keen on reducing high street footfall?

Nigel Lewis says estate agencies need passing shoppers to justify their high street branches, but councils' love of high parking charges and out-of-town shopping centres pose a threat.


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Tory rising star appointed to key housing role

Katie Lam, who is seen as a possible future Conservative leader, is now the Shadow Housing Secretary.


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Enter The Neg Awards now, there's still time to craft that winning entry

Register now to make sure your entry is included in this year's contenders for The Negotiator Awards, the UK's leading awards programme for estate and letting agents and their suppliers. Free to enter for all, enter as many categories as you like. Read more to see which suits you.

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House price growth bounces back, 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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ANALYSIS: Is the property market surviving the US-Iran war better than expected?

Six months into the US-Iran conflict, economic growth and housing activity have held up better than many feared, writes Kate Faulkner.

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Burnham warned by former PM not to raise property taxes

Prime Minister Andy Burnham should not consider increasing tax on property in next month's Budget, according to Gordon Brown.


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Lomond expands into Bristol with new acquisition

Ocean Property Services Group has been acquired by Lomond, strengthening its presence in the South West. 


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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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Street.co.uk simplifies Renters' Rights compliance with Form 4A automation

Street.co.uk's Heather Staff says their latest product update removes that additional administration by embedding the official Form 4A directly into the rent review process.


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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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