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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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Family home death tax exemption could 'distort property market'

Financial expert Ian Dyall warns of unintended consequences of Tory calls for Inheritance Tax exemptions for family homes.

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The Property Ombudsman expels three property businesses

Three businesses expelled for £1,000 of owed awards as Lesley Horton of The Property Ombudsman warns paying redress is not optional.

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Awaab’s Law set to be extended to private landlords

Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook says the Government is moving to extend Awaab’s Law to private landlords.

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BLOG: What the main AI platforms mean for estate agency marketing

Nelly Berova looks at how to reach customers via AI - and what you need to do to get your estate agency cited.

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Major housebuilder pulls out of London new homes market

Jennie Daly, of Taylor Wimpey, warns that viability of building new properties in the Capital has "evaporated".

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Your First Home won’t close Bank of Mum and Dad

Mortgage experts warn there are still buyers who can’t afford larger deposits outside of the scheme.

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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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Lenders report mortgage numbers down, with only slight upturn ahead

Totals for home loans from the Bank of England reveal a drop in availability and demand in three months.

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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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