News Archive

Letting agents face uphill struggle with forged documents and undeclared CCJs and IVAs

These latest reductions will ensure that we have some of the most competitive rates on the market in what remains a challenging environment

The First Tier Tribunal made the ruling despite HMRC missing the court filing deadline by 48 hours

Letting agent says that without balanced protections for landlords – especially reversing Section 24 of the Finance Act – letting out properties is being made simply untenable.

Snippets of industry news: Related Argent leadership announcement; Double promotion at Nicol & Co; Lichfields strengthens London office

Under Government proposals, 63% of rented households will need energy efficiency upgrades by 2030, research shows

For non-superstitious buyers, homes numbered 13 may present a unique opportunity to secure a more affordable property

The new Bill includes a ban on bidding wars, in-tenancy rent increases, letting agent restrictions, a new Decent Homes Standard, a PRS Database, among other measures

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee is due to meet on Thursday 19 September for its next rate-setting vote

The UK government has prioritised the Renters’ Rights Bill in its legislative agenda and set out its plan to strengthen tenant rights

Thousands of first-time buyers have benefitted from the relief in stamp duty introduced in 2022

Housing market sentiment is improving thanks to cheaper mortgage rates and growing buyer interest – RICS

Snippets of industry news: Ex-agency boss joins Cardwells; Spicerhaart promotes new homes director; Wildheart Residential Management appoints new property director

There is increasing speculation around a capital gains tax rise in the Autumn Statement next month

Data from Santander recently revealed that FTBs are increasingly compromising on location to fulfil their dream of owning a home

The new estate agency office will command a prominent high street presence

Rightmove and REA Group have just issued statements after the proposal from REA, which is 62% owned by Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp, was rejected by the UK-based portal

UK agents spend an average of £232.68 per Rightmove listing, while their Australian counterparts spend between £750 and £1,500 per listing via Realestate.com.au, owned by REA Group

Conducting viewings for people with no intention of buying a property is highly frustrating for agents and vendors

Will the abolition of Section 21 evictions be accompanied by a court system that is fit for purpose?