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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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Software firm says technology can help agencies become sale-ready

Property software provider, Veco, says stronger compliance, financial records and less reliance on individuals can help agencies prepare for future growth or sale.

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Regulation of managing agents confirmed - property industry reacts

Housing Secretary Angela Rayner confirmed in her speech to the Labour Party Conference that the regulation will go ahead.


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Andy Burnham vows to bring 'hope' back to the housing market

Prime Minister Andy Burnham used his Labour Party Conference speech to pledge first-time buyer support and a clampdown on bad landlords.


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Landlords lean harder on tenant referencing

The ban on advance rental payments means landlords want more reliable tenants, says Leaders’ Allison Thompson.


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Regulation of leasehold managing agents revealed

The regulation of managing agents has been announced by the Government, in a bid to protect leaseholders.

 


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House price growth hits two-year low after summer slump

Homebuyers are becoming more cautious on pricing amid higher borrowing costs, says Zoopla’s Richard Donnell.


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Leaseholders demand 'action', not party conference promises

"If the Government is serious about ending the leasehold scandal, it must match the strength of its rhetoric with the urgency of its actions," says the NLC's Katie Kendrick.


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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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Major agency changes mailing list after complaint

Spicerhaart agreed to remove a customer from its mailshots database after being approached by the Advertising Standards Authority.


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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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