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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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Investors hung out to dry as BoE gets tough
The Bank of England has announced plans to introduce more stringent checks on buy-to-let lenders amid concerns that the property…
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Right to Buy worsens housing crisis
The Government’s commitment to build a replacement for every social rented home sold through the Right to Buy scheme is…
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Acquisitions and departures
Hamptons International has snapped up Patterson Bowe property and lettings agency operating in Knightsbridge, Kensington and Chelsea. Established over 25…
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New partnership to support housebuilding sector
With a backlog of almost half a million homes across England still waiting to be built despite receiving planning consent…
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Property franchises broaden their horizons
The Property Franchise Group has teamed up with Legal & General and London & Country to offer their customers mortgages…
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Rush to purchase buy-to-lets before SDLT surcharge
Estate agents report that there has been a significant increase in the number of buy-to-let investors attempting to push sales…
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Bank of England to consult on buy-to-let ‘prudence’
The Bank of England has published a consultation paper (CP) which seeks views on its proposals which could result in…
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Leaders join forces with Romans
Leading letting agents Romans and Leaders have merged to create one of the largest property services providers in the UK,…
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Scottish house sales hit 8-year high
Residential property sales in Scotland reached the highest level for eight years in January, as buyers rushed to avoid an…
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Rightmove website was not compromised, says portal
Rightmove has dismissed claims that its portal has been compromised after ITV London had claimed to have uncovered a new…
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