Landlords choose Airbnb, fees ban folly, leasehold overhaul 

62% of London Airbnb listings are now from ‘multi-listers’

Figures from Colliers International reveal extent to which professional landlords are switching from traditional lettings in the capital.

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How do you win the Google rankings game?

Every agent wants their website to be Numero Uno on Google search for the relevant search terms. Andrea Kirkby set out to discover how.

 

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GDPR: protecting your business from the consequences of new legislation

"Imagine, says Adam Walker, that all the speed limits on our roads were abolished tomorrow and replaced with confusing new legislation under which motorists would, in future, be prosecuted for “going too fast”.

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Who's spooking who in the property market?

Kate Faulkner reviews the property market to find out what's really happening behind the scary headlines – is it really all such doom and gloom?

 

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RICS expels Dorset agent involved in fee rigging cartel attempts

Investigation into Jeremy Bell's role in fee fixing cartel within Dorset seaside town reveals extraordinary details.

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So has the fees ban all been a mistake? Most tenants are happy with their tenancy!

Reports of the state of the rental sector are exaggerated says the English Housing Survey.

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Sole agency agreement stood despite complaint

A client may terminate their sole agency agreement but if they accept an offer during that agreement, the sole agency agreement stands says TPO.

 

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Historic reform of leaseholds after Law Commission recommends huge overhaul

Leaseholders will find it easier, quicker and MUCH cheaper to acquire their property's freehold if recommendations from the Law Commission become law.

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Countrywide chief cuts down his non-exec work to focus on saving firm

Peter Long has today revealed that he is has quit zoo and theme park operator Parques, although his work for Royal Mail and TUI continue.

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