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Daily property news in the UK residential sector focused on estate and letting agency, property auctions and property managers.
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Housing Committee slams Government and demands leasehold reforms go further, faster
While the Government prevaricates, millions of leaseholders remain trapped in a “living nightmare”, says Committee Chair Florence Eshalomi.
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Landlords ‘far more selective’ about tenants now Act in force
The NRLA's Ben Beadle says it is a "worrying picture" for renters with property owners being more choosy.
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First-time buyers fall 6% but “drive growth”
Zoopla's Richard Donnell says buyer enquiries are down, but sales are up with first-time buyers "leading the charge".
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Goodlord deletes misleading Information Sheet website guidance
The error was spotted ahead of the 31st May deadline for the Government’s new Information Sheet to be given to…
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Landlord income up 23% but arrears are significant
Managing risk and the right portfolio structures are vital in keeping rental properties profitable, says LegalforLandlords’ Sim Sekhon.
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Landlord licensing has controversial benefits, claims council
Landlord licensing schemes data provide an effective tool for managing anti-social behaviour, says Nottingham Council’s Jay Hayes.
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New report reveals shocking changes to private rented sector
The PRS is no longer a ‘pitstop’ on the way to home ownership, says Resolution Foundation’s Hannah Aldridge.
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Serial landlord offender faces another significant fine
In court, Deputy District Judge Imran Hussain (pictured) dismissed landlord Hasan Kazi’s evidence as “vague”, “inconsistent” and “fanciful”.
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OneDome ‘comes to the rescue’ in first TV ad campaign
The proptech firm's first national TV ad depicts a young couple breaking the news to parents they are buying a…
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Andy Burnham’s rental flat purchase part-funded by taxpayers
Mayor has attacked property inequality and the Right to Buy while renting out an ex-council flat purchased during MPs’ expenses…
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