Mounting legislation and rising taxation is forcing landlords to reduce their portfolios or exit the market entirely, despite demand for rental property continuing to rise.
Read MoreLegislation – an uphill struggle
Levelling up in the property industry seems to be badly thought-through and probably ineffectual, says Nigel Lewis.
Read MoreHMO bear traps
Creeping bureaucracy is creating a massive financial risk for landlords and agents who are managing HMOs, says Nigel Lewis.
Read MoreNurture and culture
Attracting and retaining staff in estate agency is the key to success, says Tiffany Marmion, Director of Recruitment at Chestertons – but how do you do it?
Read MoreObstacles and opportunities
Press reports suggest ‘buy-to-let is dead’... the lettings market isn’t a place for landlords or property companies to grow and the Government is adding complication. Frank Webster says, “I believe the opposite…
Read MoreLegal snapshot: The Tenant Fees Act 2019
The new legislation is now in place, letting agencies must immediately abide by the new regime, but there’s a great deal to understand. Laura Bushaway, Knowledge Development Lawyer, Charles Russell Speechlys, sets…
Read MoreCompulsory Client Money Protection legislation
As unintended consequences go, says Adam Walker, this tale of woe is a great illustration of how our lives and businesses can be dramatically disrupted without us doing anything wrong.
Read MoreFit for human habitation?
2019 arrived without much fanfare and already we are well over the festivities, but, says Frances Burkinshaw, are we all ready to take on the challenges that this year will bring?
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