Letting a leasehold flat in South London on Airbnb was a breach of residential use in a lease. Ed John, Partner at Shoosmiths LLP reports.

Russell Jervis, MD, estate agency division at Spicerhaart, is often asked for career advice. Here he shares his ‘five principles for success’.

"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…

The ban on tenant fees is, says Carl Burgess, Director at Winkworth Shepherd’s Bush, detrimental to those the Government is actually trying to help.

Being gazumped is a worrying prospect for homebuyers, so many will be reassured by government plans to curtail it. However says Louise Jefferies, Director of Business Development at SDL Group, the measures…

"The butcher, the baker (and the candlestick maker) are now rarities in England’s villages, says Adam Walker and, sadly, it looks as if the local independent estate or letting agency is going…

As the Government introduces a raft of new measures, designed to reform the leasehold system, Nick Faulkner, Managing Director, SDL Property Partners believes these regulations can’t come soon enough.

Landlords beware, says Marc von Grundherr, Lettings Director at Benham & Reeves Residential Lettings, when a student tenancy goes ‘periodic’ the students don’t have to pay Council Tax – but the landlord…

A new report by Rix & Kay solicitors, suggests that traditional estate agents have to step in to support clients who have chosen to be represented by online estate agents to ensure…

To be a great entrepreneur, says Paul Gratton, CEO, SDL Group, you need passion, in-depth knowledge and determination to turn your idea into a success.