Latest property news
Daily property news in the UK residential sector focused on estate and letting agency, property auctions and property managers.
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Lettings legislation: is Government listening to the professionals?
Chancellor Philip Hammond’s autumn budget has failed to address the challenges faced by Britain’s ten million renters, says Belvoir CEO…
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Buy-to-let damaged by govt’s tax and mortgage changes, says leading lender
The Prudential Regulation Authority’s changes last year to the UK’s lending rules for the buy-to-let sector have led to reduced…
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Latest build-to-rent project announced by fast-expanding Grainger Plc
Grainger Plc, the UK’s largest build-to-rent company, has invested £28m in a new development hot on the heels of Chancellor…
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Stamp Duty cut: first-time buyers rejoice, but experts warn of price rises
If Chancellor Philip Hammond thought his Stamp Duty cut for first time buyers announced during yesterday’s Budget would get a…
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Budget 2017 – big news for first time buyers, landlords and tenants
Chancellor Philip Hammond has made several key housing announcements that will impact both the sales and lettings sectors of industry…
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Strong demand at Allsop’s residential auction
Allsop posted a £61m sales total from its latest residential auction, bringing the total for the year to date to…
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Two high-profile agents investigated by Advertising Standards Authority
Hybrid agency YOPA and London agency Marsh & Parsons have crossed swords with the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) this week…
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A question of property: Katie Griffin, President of the NAEA
Katie Griffin (pictured, right) is the President of the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) and only the second woman…
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Is this the wiggle room Hammond needs? Property transactions rise by 9.2%, says HMRC
The number of residential property transactions during October increased by 9.2% year-on-year, according to the latest figures from HMRC. Last…
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Is the Brexit effect finally over? Conveyancers and lenders report improving property market
Both conveyancers and mortgage lenders say the property market has recovered significantly in recent months, signalling a return to ‘business…
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