OTM wins £1.1m costs  | £80k HMO fine | Renter law dies

Letting agent fined £80,000 over unlicensed HMO properties

A fire in the attic of one property led local council officers to inspect the property, to discover it lacked working smoke alarms, fire doors or safety notices.

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Infamous landlord Fergus Wilson pleads the case for first time buyers

Controversial former buy-to-let king believes the tax system should be changed to enable landlords to sell their properties to tenants.

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Legislation to help renters get on property ladder dies a quiet death in Parliament

A small announcement on the Commons website confirms that a Bill that would force lenders to take into account rent payment history in granting mortgages, will not become law.

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Competitions watchdog warns lettings agents about use of ‘No DSS’ adverts

The CMA has said in a strongly-worded clarification, that properties can only be advertised if a landlord's mortgage contract specifically prevents benefits claimants.

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Here’s the taxing reason why first time buyer demand remains strong

Nearly two thirds of UK homes for sale are exempt from Stamp Duty following changes introduced by Philip Hammond in his Autumn 2017 budget.

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How to sharpen your photography

Appealing photography can win you instant interest and lead to sales, and there are clever ways to maximise that appeal, says Lisa Isaacs.

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OTM’s latest results reveal £1.1 million payment from Gascoigne Halman

The settlement of costs following the infamous court case which it finally won after months of tortuous legal argument is revealed in its latest trading results.

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