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Propertymark Trust names five new ambassadors
The five new appointed ambassadors are Rachel Ollington, Michael Oomerjee, Jess Masterton, Ben Stokes and Natalie O'Sullivan.
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Housing Minister says Government is not looking at rent controls
"We are not looking at rent controls," Housing Minister Steve Reed confirmed to Times Radio this week, contradicting earlier reports…
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Bank expected to hold Bank Rate today
Decision makers at the Bank of England are set to keep the rate at 3.75% with inflation above target.
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Estate agent issues jobs warning due to rates bill
Mel Brown, of TOR Estates, in Somerset said her business rates bill has jumped 50% this year.
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Agents unaware of new rent in advance rules as May deadline looms
The Letting Partnership’s Chris Mason says 41% of agents don’t know payments can’t be taken before agreements are signed.
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AI driving decline in estate agency numbers
AI can look after mundane jobs, but the human element remains essential, insists Damien Jefferies, of Jefferies London.
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Chelsea mansion owner ordered to tidy garden hit by Japanese Knotweed
Neighbours complained about the state of the property to Kensington and Chelsea Council, which has taken action.
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Council’s HMO crackdown goes ahead after consultation
Medway Council fast-tracks rule changes despite locals showing no appetite for the introduction of Article 4 Direction.
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Major property owner says Act will “weed out bad landlords”
Rick Gannon tells the BBC he supports the Renters' Rights Act as it will make renting fairer for tenants.
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Alto launches suite of built-in AI tools
CEO of leading software supplier says, "What we're putting in front of the market today will change how agencies operate."
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