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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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Bank of England holds interest rates for fourth time in a row
The Bank of England held the Bank Rate at 3.75% again, denying the property industry the cut it needs.
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When will the shocks stop and a normal property market return?
The Spring sales market pretty much didn't happen for many estate agents as global and national problems persist, so what…
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Ombudsman expels five property companies
The property companies were expelled after they failed to pay compensation awards, explains The Property Ombudsman's Lesley Horton.
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Record price gap between flats and houses
Zoopla says houses are now worth 1.7 times flats, making it the largest difference in 30 years.
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Residential auction supply rises, but demand lags behind
Residential auction activity continued to grow in May, says EIG, with more than 27,000 properties sold in the past year,…
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Rent rise pressure eases, but supply warnings remain
Chris Norris, of the NRLA, says official figures highlighting a slowdown in rent rises mask the real picture.
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Inflation fears fade ahead of rate decision
Unexpectedly steady inflation figures have eased pressure on the Bank of England ahead of today's Bank Rate decision.
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Two in five landlords will slash portfolios – claim
Increasing pressures on landlords mean many are hesitant to invest further, according to Aldermore's Jon Cooper.
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New Lomond boss is revealed online
Appointment was made public on social media and names Paul Geddes as the group’s new boss.
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Calls for 5% Stamp Duty threshold to change, saving £12.5k
The 5% Stamp Duty band between £250,000 and £925,000 is proving to be a "disincentive to move", claims Zoopla's Richard…
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