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Housing Market
Blow for borrowers as inflation rate climbs
The latest inflation data brings a "renewed level of concern to many individuals and families," warns Propertymark's Nathan Emerson.
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Housing Market
Majority of first-time buyers fear debt will block their mortgage
"Helping first-time buyers understand their options cannot resolve the pressure of deposit requirements," says Propertymark's Ian Harris.
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Land & New Homes
New-build asking prices rise nationally despite steep regional falls
Britain still needs the right homes in the right places, according to Propertymark’s Nathan Emerson.
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Regulation & Law
New homes near train stations to be fast-tracked
Developments near public transport will be fast-tracked but Propertymark warns this mustn't create 'isolated communities.'
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Housing Market
Repossessions fall but affordability fears remain
Repossession numbers drop but agents are warned not to read the figures as an all clear.
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Rental market
Tenants need £75k salary to rent in London
London saw the strongest monthly rental price rises, driving higher representative salary requirements for tenants, reveals Propertymark's Kim Lidbury.
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Regulation & Law
National landlord register risks increasing workload and fees
A new national landlord database must "not simply duplicate information" already submitted through licensing schemes, warns Propertymark.
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Housing Market
Asking prices hit by larger than usual summer drop – Rightmove
"An unusual number of distractions have kept the minds of some potential buyers occupied, namely the World Cup and hot weather," says Rightmove's Colleen Babcock.
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Associations & Bodies
Call for votes in Propertymark leadership election
Elections for industry body come as agents face major changes to lettings, compliance and home buying reform.
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Regulation & Law
Leasehold and cladding reforms are key parts of King’s Speech
At the State Opening of Parliament, King Charles confirmed the Government’s promise to reform leasehold and speed up unsafe cladding repairs.
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