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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Bank of England holds base rate at 5.25%
The Bank of England has decided to keep the base rate at the same level for the third review in…
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Purplebricks to ‘relaunch’ on Boxing Day with new TV ad
Online agency says roll-out of new advertising message will begin in the north and then spread to the rest of…
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London borough reveals UK’s most expensive selective licensing scheme
Landlords and letting agents face tough licensing conditions and a £923 fee for the five-year scheme.
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First new-look Northwood estate agency branches spotted
After announcing the change a few weeks ago, the first branches are sporting the agency's more colourful branding.
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MPs warn renting reforms will fail ‘without proper enforcement’
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Private Rented Sector says steps need to be taken to address the actions of…
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BLOG: ‘Bold action needed in Private Rented Sector’
Goodlord’s William Reeve says that the lettings industry is already in the eye of the storm and policy makers have…
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Easing mortgage rates buoy housing market as house price declines slow
RICS says national house price declines appear to be slowing with sales expectations for the next 12 months the most…
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Deal sourcers face more scrutiny following redress partnership
Property ‘deal sourcers’ are to be better regulated following a new partnership between the sector’s trade association and a leading…
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Proptechs being let down by UK banking partners – claim
Griffin’s Adam Moulson says that the problem for most proptech companies is that the banks they work with lack compatible…
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Rural tenants face brunt of rent rises, claims deposit scheme
Political parties need to work out how to improve affordability for tenants whilst not undermining the supply of private rented…
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