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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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OFFICIAL: Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions up 41% as landlords quit
Shelter says the Government must hurry up and abolish 'no fault' evictions, as Government figures reveal a sharp rise.
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Lettings agency linked to story of Crooked House pub’s demise
The pub was put forward for listed status protection just days before it was razed to the ground earlier this…
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Thousands more estate agents register with HMRC for AML supervision
Thirdfort boss Olly Thornton-Berry says that despite swelling numbers around 4,000 branches still need to register or complete renewal with…
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Connells launches yet another investigation into ‘pressure sales’
Independent mortgage brokers are calling for proper penalties for those involved in conditional selling and want the Financial Conduct Authority…
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Savills reports huge fall in global profits but UK prime holds fast
Group profit before tax is down from £50 million to just £6 million, the firm reveals in its half-year results.
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Industry legend leads group jumping ship to expanding agency
Two senior professionals make the switch to the prime London agency from Knight Frank, as three new offices are planned.
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It’s not looking good! Property downturn to carry on say gloomy surveyors
The RICS survey shows that last month new buyer enquiries were down 45% and agreed sales 44%.
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Jeremy Prior: Record auction sales prove canny buyers are still out there
Between January and July Auction House sold 2,644 properties – more than ever before at this stage in the year…
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MARKET: ‘Crazy’ average rent hits all-time high of £1,243 a month
HomeLet’s The Rental Index figures from July 2023 show UK average rents are continuing to rise, even in the UK’s…
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Self-employed estate agency doubles number of agents
There are now 20,000 agents working under the IAD brand and it has more than doubled its annual revenue since…
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