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Calls increase for greater alternative deposits regulation…from leading supplier!

Lettings industry figure and former ARLA president Peter Savage, who is now Zero Deposit's spokesman, says sector should face greater regulation.

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Land Registry moves a step closer to national conveyancing speed ‘revolution’

A significantly faster online 'local search' service is now available in Norwich, part of plans to offer national coverage via the Land Registry website.

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Two Somerset estate agent rivals die within a day of each other

David Ware and Peter Lee both worked as agents in the town of Taunton until retiring but have both now died within 24 hours of each other.

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Nationwide backed foundation to spend over £800,000 funding tenants’ unions

Lender says vulnerable renters lack a voice and is funding three tenants' unions, two housing charities and several housing rights campaign groups.

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<span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: Tahoma, Geneva;">The five Cs of decision making</span>

“Things are really challenging – I need to make some tough decisions regarding staff. It’s difficult to be objective amid particularly difficult given that I am a sole owner– I have nobody to discuss things with. Any tips on successful decision making?”

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Tenant fees ban has ‘already begun pushing up rents’

Rents across the UK have risen by 8% during the three months covering the introduction of the fees ban, says renting platform IdealFlatmate.

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