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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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Property fall-throughs rise amid 'fragile' market

The number of fall-throughs and the cost of a failed sale have increased, says House Buyer Bureau’s Chris Hodgkinson.

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Bulk investment deals drive up luxury London rents

Buyers from the Gulf and Asia are snapping up bulk deals for high rental returns says Beauchamp Estates’ Jeremy Gee.

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London flats worth less than in 2017

The Capital's flats are worth less than in 2017, new figures comparing the square metre price reveal.

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Beach hut sales go through the roof after summer heatwave

Zenna Everett, of Boydens, says: "In some cases, a hut has come on the market and within hours we’ve had an offer accepted."

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Questions raised about Your First Home scheme

HomeFinder AI's James Nightingall questions if the new scheme will help first-time buyers or drive business for struggling developers.

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The Ombudsman Files – Goodwill property repair turns into grievance

The Property Ombudsman highlights the importance of contractor oversight, communication and complaint handling when a property repair goes wrong.

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Estate agent CRM software platforms embrace the AI revolution

CRMs are the absolute bedrock of your agency. Now AI is unlocking your dormant data with promising results, discovers Lisa Isaacs.

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Residential conveyancers: 'We're working three years ahead of reforms'

Why wait for buying and selling reforms to become law? Residential conveyancers are already on a public education and implementation mission, says Lisa Isaacs.

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New-builds languish at 8% of listings

Figures reveal acute lack of new-build homes in London and Wales especially, with warnings of demand spike.

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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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