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Dodgy spray foam insulation cases ‘skyrocketing’, warns Nationwide
The lender says homeowners are more susceptible to rogue installers as they look to save money by making homes warmer.
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EPCs ‘no longer fit for purpose’, RICS insists
The RICS says EPCs need to be digitised so prospective buyers can tailor the energy ratings.
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New-build sales for agents in jeopardy as construction flatlines
Data from RICS shows the housebuilding industry is slowing down after the post-Covid boom.
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Housing Market
RICS housing market data suggests rocky ride ahead for agents
Storm clouds are clearly visible in latest RICS housing survey data as dial shifts downwards on housing market.
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Agencies & People
Shortage of valuers for ‘Red Book’ sales forces leading agent’s hand
A shortage of independent valuers in Somerset has forced the hand of chartered surveyor Andrew Simmonds to become RICS ‘Red Book’ qualified
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RICS accused of ‘backtracking’ over promised member fees review
Invoices for next year will be sent ahead of fee review despite institution promising to be more transparent.
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RICS: New buyer demand down again, reveals latest index
Limited supply continues to underpin market pricing as economic headwinds weaken buyer demand.
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Housing Market
Cost of living forces one in four homebuyers to put off purchase
The last set of figures from ONS showed a 12.4% year-on-year increase, compared to 9.7% the previous month, as demand continued to outstrip supply.
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Lenders agree to release mortgages on cladded flats
Six major lenders said they are reassured by recent government moves, and will now grant mortgages on flats in blocks with cladding.
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New home buyer enquiries dwindling reports latest RICS survey
Surveyors' trade organisation says although house price rises continue market is clearly softening as buyer numbers cool.
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