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BLOG: Is AI the estate agency servant or master?

As AI transforms the property industry, the instinct, emotion and human judgement at the heart of estate agency remains difficult to digitise, says Trevor Abrahmsohn.

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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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Agency boss calls for new and clearer Help to Buy Scheme

LRG’s New Homes boss Tim Foreman suggests an improved Help to Buy scheme could give the housing market a much-needed boost.

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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 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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Using AI assistance to speed up your nomination

Charlotte Flake shows how time-poor agents and suppliers can use AI tools to help craft compelling submissions and compete on a level playing field.

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Council scraps HMO licensing scheme that landlords said duplicated national register

The NRLA's Ben Beadle says councils should think carefully before imposing local schemes that duplicate information and costs.

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Stamp Duty questions raised about Britain's largest property purchase

Tax expert Dan Neidle has done the sums on Britain's largest property purchase and examines the amount of Stamp Duty paid.

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Luxury lettings values hit five-year high despite drop in supply

Luxury rents are on the rise, says Beauchamp Estates’ Jeremy Gee, but he warns against Government policy slowing the market.

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Millions of leaseholders paying a "second mortgage", warn campaigners

Katie Kendrick OBE, Founder of the National Leasehold Campaign, claims leaseholders are paying costs that amount to a "second mortgage".

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Mortgage rates aren’t only factor deterring demand

The cost of borrowing is just one decision deterring homebuyers from moving on or up the property ladder, says LRG’s Neil Louth.

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Conveyancing body appoints new Non-Executive Chair

Nick Chadbourne has been appointed new Non-Executive Chair for the Conveyancing Association, succeeding Nicky Heathcote.

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Loc8me reaches 20-city milestone with Mighty acquisition

Student lettings agency, Loc8me, has surpassed 10,000 managed beds in its nationwide portfolio after acquiring Mighty Student Living in Lancaster.

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