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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Prime housing market ‘not immune to weak economy’
Knight Frank’s Tom Bill says some form of UK-wide support for the housing market would be welcome given the negative…
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Another big council to introduce Selective Licensing to ‘boost standards’
Stockton on Tees Council has launched a consultation as part of its plans to drive up private rental property standards…
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Foxtons buys big rival Ludlow Thompson for £10 million
Acquisition is part of strategy to grow its lettings capability in London and reduce its exposure to the volatile sales…
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Self-employed buyers ‘missing in action from market’, says mortgage firm
The Mortgage Lender says many self-employed people don't apply for mortgages, often assuming they'll be rejected.
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Fund launches to help estate agents washed out by storm
ARLA Propertymark Vice President says grants of up to £1,000 are available to agents, businesses and families affected by the…
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Rightmove shareholders told to sell shares or face 30% drop
Investment bank Citigroup says competition from new OnTheMarket owners CoStar threatens Rightmove's position.
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REVEALED: Jumping, munching insect ‘taking on Japanese Knotweed’
Scientists at Cabi say ‘psyllids’ can weaken the plants’ ability to spread and turn it from a threat to just…
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Lettings boss slams HM Treasury over unfair landlord tax take
Greg Tsuman of Martyn Gerrard says taxes on interest payments is forcing landlords to increase rents.
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‘Give tax breaks to modular homes buyers’ says trade group
Trade association says Stamp Duty incentives for the most energy efficiency homes would ensure the UK is building greener homes.
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Upmarket estate agency cuts workforce by 25%, it is reported
The Modern House reveals reduction in headcount on its website and Companies House filings, a national paper has revealed.
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