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With the Government announcement this week of another national lockdown across England amid the surging coronavirus infections, it once again puts...

The government has told letting agents in Tier 4 areas that their first priority must be the safety of their tenants. The...

Inventory clerks can continue their regular work through the lockdown so long as they adhere to Cobid-safe protocols. That’s the message from...

The new trade group representing short lets operators is asking the government to make sure the short lets sector is specifically...

Whilst Estate and Letting Agents have adapted their operations during COVID-19, to ensure safer working practices under Government guidance, ‘virtual property...

There’s likely to be a further surge of new tenancies in the weeks to come, challenging agents’ ability to cope with...

Confusion over Electrical Inspection Condition Reports, created by inaccurate statements from the government, has been slammed by a housing law expert.  Last...

The government has withdrawn its latest electrical safety checks guidance for the private rental sector, with immediate effect. However, there remains...

The short let sector says it’s been agreed that it can open Airbnb and similar platforms for bookings from July 4...

Aldermore Bank is this week resuming physical mortgage valuations on properties for house purchase and remortgage in England, where strict social...

Propertymark has created a 29-point checklist in line with the Government’s current property industry guidance, most recently updated on May 13.  Propertymark...

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme is inviting agents and landlords to a series of webinars to discuss the three stages of a...

A surge in rental activity has encouraged a London-focussed agency to un-furlough some of its staff ahead of an expected relaxation...

A leading PropTech expert has urged lettings agents to improve their administration and paperwork if they want to avoid what could...

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Letting Agent Today is launching a daily service to help agents facing the Coronavirus threat.  This is where you’ll find news, advice...

The Association of Residential Lettings Agents is urging member agents and the industry to ensure it is up to date with...

The Association of Residential Lettings Agents has taken legal advice on what can be charged to tenants for so-called ‘contractual damages’. ARLA...

The Association of Residential Letting Agents has launched a 10-element tool kit for agents ahead of the fees ban on June...

New legislation coming into force today gives local authorities in England tough new powers to crack down on rogue agents and...

The Association of Residential Letting Agents and repairs software company Fixflo have released a guidance on timelines to help agents handle...