Shadow housing policy | Sub-5% mortgages

Shadow housing policy | Sub-5% mortgages | Rental yields

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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Mortgage calculators may create 'false hope' for buyers

Mortgage brokers warn that online calculators may be convenient but can give buyers an inaccurate picture of what they can borrow.

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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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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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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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Shadow Housing Secretary backs scrapping Renters’ Rights Act and Stamp Duty

Katie Lam has made a series of controversial housing pledges at the Tory party conference.

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Agents urged to prepare as new Scottish rental laws go live today

Landlords and agents in Scotland are facing a range of new compliance responsibilities, says Propertymark's Hazel MacIver.

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Sub-5% mortgage deals wiped out in a month

"Average fixed mortgage rates rising to three-year highs will be disastrous news for borrowers," says Moneyfactscompare.co.uk's Rachel Springall.

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Rental yields rise to 7.9% as portfolios grow

"Despite everything the sector has dealt with this year, experienced landlords are continuing to invest," says Fleet Mortgages' Steve Cox.

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Moving costs drop amid slower house price growth

Landlords and agents in Scotland are facing a range of new compliance responsibilities, says Propertymark's Hazel MacIver.

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New London agency launches with focus on design-led homes

Andreas Abasaid launches London agency, Orato Estates, to represent distinctive homes with a selective, design-focused approach.

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