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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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Estate agents using Street tools see 24% sales boost
The right technology is vital to help agents boost transactions in a slower market, says Street Group’s Heather Staff.
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Landlords and agents warned about heavier licensing penalties
Tim Thomas of Propertymark says stiffer fines and expanding licensing schemes are now in place in many locations.
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Housing markets with largest first-time buyer discounts revealed
YOPA’s Verona Frankish highlights that house prices are high but first-time buyers still spend a lot less than second steppers.
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Energy-efficiency funding must be linked to ratings, not tenant income
Proposals to link energy improvement funding to tenant income could be bad for the rental market, warns Propertymark's Henry Griffith.
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Launch date revealed for new short-term and holiday lets register
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has confirmed that a short-term lets register will be launched in March 2027.
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House prices drop annually for first time in three years
The latest Lloyds House Price Index suggests sellers are reluctant to accept lower offers, so the market is slower.
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Housing market facing ‘crunch time’, Propertymark warns
Nathan Emerson, of Propertymark, says the Bank of England's interest rate decisions and the Budget will be crucial for the…
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Derelict properties command nearly £240,000
Adam Morris, of LandSale, says many homes that have fallen into disrepair are still valuable assets for sale.
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Eviction disputes leave landlords facing rising costs and delays
Thackray Williams' Mustafa Sidki, says “The pressures in the rental sector are leading to further pressure on a court system…
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Zoopla signals AI-led future for agents as it returns to profit
The property portal’s chief executive Paul Whitehead suggests the brand is deploying AI 'more meaningfully' for agents.
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