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London dominates overseas buyers market

Marc von Grundherr, of Benham and Reeves, says the capital is still an attractive option for overseas investors.

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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 shun higher yields to keep portfolios closer to home

Professional landlords are favouring local knowledge rather than seeking the best returns, says Redwood Bank's Tom Worbey.

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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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Landmark delivers pre-sales surveys for agents ahead of reforms

Nick Dyoss, Group Business Development and Relationships Director at Landmark Information Group.

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Bank of England warns of 'softening' property market

Transaction numbers are down by more than 10% in some areas, the Bank's network of agents says.

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No end in sight for leasehold, warns campaigners

Katie Kendrick OBE, Founder of the National Leasehold Campaign, says: "The Government was elected on a promise of change. It must now deliver it.”

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Landlords shifting from bridging to buy-to-let could be left short

Brokers are warning that higher buy-to-let rates may make it harder to pay off bridging loans.

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Knight Frank expands into Derbyshire

Property consultancy Knight Frank has appointed Victoria McLaughlin as Sales Director for Derbyshire, based in its new Melbourne office.

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