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Long-term empty homes total tops 300,000

Chris Hodgkinson, of the House Buyer Bureau, says we need to make better use of the existing housing stock.

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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 face £65 charge for EACH rental property

Landlords face a three-month window to sign up once their area is called forward and face a fine if they miss the deadline.

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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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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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Buyer demand and agreed sales improve after summer lull, claims RICS

The housing market may finally be finding its footings after a volatile year so far, says RICS' Tarrant Parsons.

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Property Tribunal cases already rising since Renters’ Rights Act

Tenants are using their rights to challenge landlords but Savills’ Lucian Cook queries if courts can cope.

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Landlords could adopt deposit alternatives if insured schemes go

Landlords will consider their options if insured deposits are scrapped, says Zero Deposit’s Sam Reynolds.

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'Confidence returns to London property market', Chestertons reports

Adam Jennings, of the London agency, says buyer enquiries in August were the highest in 10 months.

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Parkers opens new Basingstoke office following two acquisitions

Expansion brings Property Explorer and Barons businesses under the Parkers brand as the group targets further growth across Hampshire.

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ANALYSIS: House price performance by country and regi

Latest data shows a house price performance gap between stronger-performing northern regions and weaker southern markets, while properties are taking longer to sell.

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