'Hybrids miss the point', Savills profits, landlord tax

Caveat Emptor

Anyone buying a home is told of the importance of having a detailed survey – but a question that I’m often asked is, says solicitor Sarah McGregor, “Is a survey really necessary?”

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‘Hybrid agents miss whole point of property industry when they ignore sales progression’

Claim is made by Hunters Chief Executive during interview with The Negotiator following the company's latest results.

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‘Eye watering’ letting agent check-out bill for £1,071 unveiled on Twitter

Shelter's Head of Policy Kate Webb has published a picture of invoice sent to tenant following check-out by unnamed corporate agency.

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Profits at Savills’ UK estate agency business rise by 17% despite 10% drop in transactions

Higher value of homes sold by company offset plunging sales volumes particularly outside the capital.

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Landlord tax take is hitting rental market hard, claims RICS

Increased Stamp Duty and reduced tax reliefs for buy-to-let landlords are reducing supply severely, helping push up rents by 15% over next five years.

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