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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Lee Rowley becomes 13th Housing Minister since 2010
Lee Rowley takes on the overarching responsibility for housing strategy, while Andrew Stephenson is handed the portfolio of Eddie Hughes,…
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Bank of England raises interest rate by 0.5% to 2.25%
There was speculation that the Bank may raise the rate by as much as 0.75% – industry reacts to the…
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Stamp Duty cut – latest industry reaction and analysis
Stamp Duty is expected to be cut in tomorrow’s mini-budget and the property industry is mostly delighted – but some…
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Agents facing hefty AML fines after big rise in penalties
Figures from Credas Technologies show increase of nearly 1000% in total amount paid by estate agents for anti-money laundering breaches.
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Now is the time to really reform Stamp Duty, Chancellor Kwarteng
Veteran industry commentator and agent Trevor Abrahmsohn passes a critical eye over speculation that Stamp Duty rates will change this…
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Mini budget: Truss hints at help for landlords with their tax bills
The new Prime Minister hints that the government may repeal Section 24, which is a deterrent to many potential landlords.
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Crisis in Scottish Private Rental Sector deepens says agency
Belvoir Group warns that the housing crisis within the Scottish Private Rental Sector (PRS) is rapidly worsening, leaving thousands of…
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Starry estate agency features in BBC TV ‘gimme a job’ series
Nest Seekers features in new TV show that pits three young candidates against each other in a high-pressure interview for…
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BREAKING: Stamp Duty to be cut in mini-budget, it is reported
The Times reports that Liz Truss will make cuts to the hated land tax on Friday in a bid to…
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Official Zump ‘off-market property’ app launches
After a successful funding round with Crowdcube Danny and Jamie Gray have attracted a further 300 investors to launch the…
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