Fees ban fear | Govt pushes longer tenancies | Referencing firm takeover

Growing fears over ‘scale and speed’ of tenant fees ban impact

Rents are rising by between four and five per cent on new lets, claims the leading Yorkshire letting agency Linley & Simpson.

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Can a lettings agency cancel a tenancy contract after a claim of sexual assault?

Bristol agency CJ Hole faces a tricky situation after one of its tenants flees a property and asks for be released from her tenancy after an alleged incident.

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The Lettings Hub steps in to look after 300 estate agent clients of failed rival

LetsXL recently announced it had ceased trading but it has been confirmed that The Lettings Hub is to provide services to its customers.

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Administrator chases NE former estate agency owner for £235,000

The administrator, RSM, has asked the creditors of the company formerly behind agency Sanderson Young, to wait a further 12 months for Duncan Young to come up with the cash.

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Housing minister hints at longer minimum length for tenancies – again

Esther McVey says longer tenancies promote better mental health for tenants and says a decision will be made after the AST consultation ends in October.

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The Neg’s round-up of new and changing law affecting the property industry and your business.

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