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Letting agencies rethink strategies as landlord exodus accelerates
Agents expect a sharp drop in buy-to-let investors as regulation and uncertainty reshape the rental market, says Iamproperty’s Ben Ridgway.
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Alto rolls out Renters’ Rights updates ahead of May changes
New tenancies can be created in line with the updated legislation from the outset as part of Alto's updates, explains…
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Rent in advance agreements can continue after May, but not all
Existing rent in advance agreements can continue beyond May’s rule changes, but only under certain conditions, according to property lawyer…
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Rightmove calls for Stamp Duty changes after first-time buyer hike
Rightmove's Colleen Babcock says the average bill for first-time buyers tops £4.6k extra a year after a temporary Stamp Duty…
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Edinburgh suspends 300% second homes tax premium after eight days
Huge rise in Edinburgh's Council Tax has been put on hold while its impact is assessed, according to Councillor Mandy…
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HMO licence applications jump 40% as landlords switch strategies
An increasing number of landlords are moving away from traditional lets in favour of HMOs, according to Just Landlords boss…
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The Property Ombudsman expels six companies
Chief Ombudsman Lesley Horton says the companies were kicked out for failing to pay compensation awards made against them.
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Exclusive: Estate agent star of The Apprentice joins campaign against Rightmove
Kieran McCartney, who recently left the hit TV show, told The Neg agents should boycott the portal in protest against…
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Harrods Estates closes final office after 130 years of trading
Luxury estate agency has shut its Knightsbridge office as London’s prime property market goes through challenging period.
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Gulf ceasefire builds hopes for lower mortgage rates
Improved market sentiment has fed into rate expectations, but Capital Economics’ Ruth Gregory warns mortgage costs are unlikely to fall…
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