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Regulation & Law
Taxman proposes new rent reporting obligations for lettings agents
A Government consultation suggests lettings agents should report rental income from landlords to HMRC more frequently, but Propertymark questions the practicality.
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Housing Market
Summer mortgage approvals pick up pace
The Bank of England has revealed an 11% increase in the total amount of home loans agreed this summer.
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Regulation & Law
Landlords and agents warned about heavier licensing penalties
Tim Thomas of Propertymark says stiffer fines and expanding licensing schemes are now in place in many locations.
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Housing Market
Housing market facing ‘crunch time’, Propertymark warns
Nathan Emerson, of Propertymark, says the Bank of England's interest rate decisions and the Budget will be crucial for the housing market.
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Regulation & Law
Scottish Government under fire for failing to address ‘housing emergency’
First Minister John Swinney is accused by trade body of failing to address Scotland's "housing emergency".
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Products & Services
‘Fight fire with fire’, AI-complaint-hit agents told
Glentree's Trevor Abrahmsohn tells fellow agents to feed AI-written complaints back through AI and return a lengthy rebuttal.
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Latest property news
Propertymark issues updated lone working advice
As the property sector marks 40 years since Suzy Lamplugh's disappearance, Propertymark publishes new guidance for professionals.
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Housing Market
Short-term fix mortgage warning issued by Propertymark
Propertymark President Mary-Lou Press says homebuyers should avoid making loan decisions based solely on rate forecasts.
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Land & New Homes
New build prices suffer slump, Propertymark warns
Estate agents are seeing a fall in the amount asked for new build properties in many parts of UK.
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Regulation & Law
Landlords and lettings agents have ‘one month to go’ before new rules apply
The trade body says "some of the biggest changes to the private rented sector in a generation" take effect when the Renters' Rights Act comes into force next month.
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