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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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All change at The Property Ombudsman Scheme
After 13 years with The Property Ombudsman (TPO) – 12 as TPO Board Chairman of TPO, Bill McClintock stands down…
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New law for lettings agents in Wales
A new registration and licensing system for landlords and lettings agents was introduced in Wales this week, as part of…
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Rents fall in October
Rents across England and Wales dropped by 1.2 per cent fell in October taking the average to £806 per month,…
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OnTheMarket targets 7,500 members
OnTheMarket is now targeting 7,500 members as part of its efforts to replace Zoopla as the number two property portal…
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Half of tenant subletting occurs without consent
Landlords and managing agents should regularly check their rental properties to ensure that their tenants are not subletting without consent…
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Mortgage lending hits 7-year high
Mortgage lending has surged to its highest level since 2008 as borrowers rush to take advantage of highly competitive home…
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Government Spending Review
George Osborne has today declared that he plans to “end the crisis of home ownership in our country.” Great news.…
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Planning delays stifle new housing
A lack of resources within planning departments is one of the biggest reasons for the chronic housing shortages in this…
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Gerry Fitzjohn to Chair the TPO
The Property Ombudsman (TPO) has announced that Gerry Fitzjohn, the Vice Chairman of the Board, will replace Chairman of TPO,…
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Britain is building again
The volume of new homes in England increased by 25 per cent in 2014-15, the biggest rise in 28 years,…
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