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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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REACTION: Bank holds interest rate amid war uncertainty
The Bank of England and Governor Andrew Bailey voted unanimously to keep the base interest rate at 3.75% after earlier…
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Estate agency giant says Middle East war ‘yet to impact housing market’
Adam Castleton, CEO at the parent company of Reeds Rains and Your Move, says trading so far this year has…
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Rogue London landlord hit with £90,000 fine for overcrowded HMO
Brent councillor Fleur Donnelly-Jackson says tenants endured "appalling living conditions" after at least 18 people were crammed into Wembley HMO.
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More red tape for holiday lets sector in Wales
Former First Minister Mark Drakeford calls new register a ‘significant step’, but critics say it’s just another regulatory burden for…
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Generation Rent demands ‘more penalties for landlords’
Tenant activist group launches ‘Raising standards, not rents’ campaign, with CEO Ben Twomey calling for tougher EPC enforcement and bigger…
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Connells owner reveals ‘collapse’ of first-time-buyer market
Stuart Haire of Connells-owner Skipton says only one in 15 home purchases are now made by people aged under 25.
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Haart offers wannabe agent interview and drops ‘car too old’ policy
The agency is to interview Alanah Thompson French for a trainee sales negotiator job despite originally saying her vehicle wasn't…
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What will the Renters’ Rights Act REALLY mean for letting agents?
Growing London estate agency boss lays out the real-life consequences of the new legislation for the industry including landlords and…
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HMRC reveals first 118,000 landlords to face new tax reporting system
But officials also say landlords who fail to report rent income and expenses on time over next 12 months won't…
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Big auction house seeks fresh face to be on property TV
Estate agents and auctioneers with relevant experience are being invited to apply for the £40,000 a year job, which includes…
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