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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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AUCTION UPDATE: 2024 ended with sales down but revenue up
The latest auction update from Essential Information Group reveals that fewer properties were sold compared to the previous year, but…
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RICS bolsters rules following estate agent expulsion
The case of Emma Walker and EW Estates, which were found to have committed fraud, has prompted the RICS to…
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Established letting agency fined £14,000 for ‘house of horrors’
Roach Estates has been condemned by a judge for the “slum-like” conditions in one of its rental properties.
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Huge wave of tenant moves ‘to hit PRS this year’
Nearly 60% of renters say they want to find another home in 2025, and the most common reason is problems…
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44% of landlords support the introduction of rent controls – claim
A YouGov survey commissioned by radical thinktank Common Wealth reveals a surprising number of landlords in favour of rent controls.
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Spicerhaart brings in Acquisition Director to drive expansion
Joel Osbourne joins Spicerhaart in a newly created role as the group sets its sights on acquiring independent agents.
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Big builder launches ‘model home’ to trial new technology
The house will provide a test bed for innovative new materials and techniques and enable the developer to be at…
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It’s in the post! Landlord wins key eviction case over docs delivery
Landlords and letting agents will be able to continue serving papers to tenants by post after a test case victory…
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Stamp Duty changes to see transactions plummet in April
Research shows the changes to Stamp Duty on April 1st will prompt a cliff edge as the number of 'Stamp…
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Half a million council tenants to lose Right to Buy their homes
The Government is to effectively end the Right to Buy scheme by substantially tightening the eligibility criteria.
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