Housing policy | Rent increases

Housing policy | Rent increases | LISA price cap

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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Buyers and sellers regret lack of information on property purchase

Research by Landmark highlights what buyers and sellers wish they had known before a property transaction completed.

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Half of agents more cautious about new tenants

William Reeve, of Goodlord, says certain tenants will be more likely to struggle to a secure a home due to the Renters’ Rights Act.

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Landlords hold rent increases to keep tenants

Jennifer Harris, of TDS, says more property owners are keeping rents static due to worries about tenant affordability.

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First-time buyers 'put life on hold'

Verona Frankish, of Yopa, says first-time buyers are going to "extraordinary lengths" to save a deposit.

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Buyers lack confidence in housing market policy

OnTheMarket research suggests buyers are ready to move but need more Government support, says the portal’s Jason Tebb.

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Durden & Hunt launches Christmas gift appeal with S.M.I.L.E

Durden & Hunt’s James Hunt and S.M.I.L.E’s Maria Quaife launch the Christmas appeal with hundreds of gifts for children facing homelessness.

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A third of London purchases exceed LISA price cap

Rob Houghton, of reallymoving, is urging the Government to revise price caps for new First Time Buyer ISA, particularly for London buyers.

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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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Closer EU ties could squeeze rental supply, landlords warned

Legal for Landlords boss Sim Sekhon has cast doubts on the rental sector’s ability to handle more tenant demand.

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