PayProp UK boss Neil Cobbold says that the government’s flagship legislation for the private rented sector remains in limbo.
Read MoreThree major mortgage firms to offer loans for cladded flats
Virgin Money, TSB and Skipton join six others in agreeing to release mortgages on flats with building safety issues.
Read MoreBLOG: Student money mules are on the rise and agents should be scared
SmartSearch Chief Guy Harrison says money mule recruiters may try to befriend students, who often think they’re doing a favour for a friend.
Read MoreLetting agents ‘to face more regulation in the Spring’
Announcement is made by CMA, which says new guidance and also enforcement are in the pipeline as the regulatory looks into the PRS.
Read MoreFraudster couple sentenced over Covid loan for property firm
The men from Liverpool secured a £30K bounce back loan before immediately dissolving their business.
Read MoreLetting agents warned over looming electrical checks ‘bottleneck’
Fixflo says millions of rented properties will be coming up for EICR renewal in 2025 and 2026 and that agents should complete checks now instead.
Read MoreNew material info rules mean conveyancers ‘must be on board earlier’
Comment is made by industry figure Robert May, who is keen to help the property industry more collaborative when meeting the challenge of Trading Standards' new rules.
Read MoreEstate agency faces being struck off letting register
Belvoir Perth was found to have breached Scotland's Letting Agent Code of Practice four times and Ministers are now considering whether to strike the firm off.
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