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22 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![Will new unfair dismissal rules hit lettings agencies?](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/EvictionNotice-400x310.png)
While much of the property industry’s response to the King’s Speech focussed on government plans for rental sector and planning reform,...
18 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![Concern over Rental White Paper after latest political resignation](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews2-400x310.png)
The resignation of Labour’s First Minister of Wales has raised alarm with Propertymark. Vaughan Gething quit yesterday after the Welsh Housing Secretary...
17 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![Cost Of Rent Day launched by free-market think tank](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/House_pound-400x310.png)
The right wing think tank the Adam Smith Institute has launched something called the Cost Of Rent Day. The institute has calculated...
17 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![Fears grow for rent controls as Labour reviews rental sector](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Property%20Budget.jpg)
A lettings agency chief says there’s growing discussion about rent controls in his area - and he fears this may be...
16 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![House building sector to bounce back soon - forecast](/upload/images/shutterstock_277549817.jpg)
Glenigan, regarded as one of the construction industry’s most respected insight and intelligence consultancies, says the sector will enjoy a long-term...
15 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![Foreign-based tenants and investors targeted by high end lettings agency](/upload/images/shutterstock_2319482101.jpg)
High end lettings agency Hamptons has launched a new international department to woo overseas investors and tenants seeking rental properties in...
09 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![Lettings agency regulation demanded by PropTech leader](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/AgentHouseInHand_400x310.png)
Regulation of lettings and estate agencies must be a priority for the government elected tomorrow, a PropTech entrepreneur demands. Sián Hemming-Metcalfe of...
04 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![Labour will regulate lettings because it's a cheap option - claim](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/BuildToRent-400x310.png)
Labour is likely to make rental sector reform and regulation a priority - at least partly because it will be low-cost...
03 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![Revealed - the new President of ARLA Propertymark](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/BusinessChain-400x310.png)
Angharad Trueman, the group lettings director of Andrews Group, is the new President of ARLA Propertymark. She says her role as President...
28 June 2024
From: Breaking News
![Lloyd’s Bank private rental offshoot begins £13m city project](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews2-400x310.png)
Work has started on yet another Build To Rent scheme - this time a £13m project in Nottingham. The project, on a...
24 June 2024
From: Breaking News
![Developer creates lettings agency for its own schemes](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/PropTech/PropTech2-400x310.png)
Development company Select Property has launched Select Residential, one of the first in-house lettings businesses of its kind by a build-to-sell...
24 June 2024
From: Breaking News
![Energy group slams “irresponsible” criticism of EPCs and assessors](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Energy%20and%20Green%20Homes/Energy_Efficiency-400x310.png)
The Property Energy Professionals Association - a trade group representing accreditation schemes for energy assessors - is complaining that it’s not...
21 June 2024
From: Breaking News
![PropTech - Zoopla parent firm launches transaction platform](/upload/images/shutterstock_1108145474.jpg)
Houseful - the company which operates Zoopla amongst other industry brands - has launched Movemnt, which it describes as “a national...
19 June 2024
From: Breaking News
![Agency hails “transformational” merger with lettings giant](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Acquisition-400x310.png)
The Property Franchise Group, which calls itself the UK’s largest multi-brand property franchisor, says its merging with lettings giant Belvoir has...
10 June 2024
From: Breaking News
![RICS guide for investors, landlords and other users at auctions](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/Property-court-400x310.png)
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has launched what it calls an “impartial”guide for landlords, investors and others buying or selling...
05 June 2024
From: Breaking News
![The Property Franchise Group new deal worth £5m more than early reports](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/MortgageCalculator.png)
More details have emerged of the deal - reported on Letting Agent Today and Sky News on Sunday - for Property...
04 June 2024
From: Breaking News
![Pro-regulation Labour veteran takes over industry body leadership](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/BusinessChain-400x310.png)
The Property Institute - a body for the residential property management sector - has announced the appointment of a Labour baroness...
04 June 2024
From: Breaking News
![Agency will have 1,800 branches following latest acquisition](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews2-400x310.png)
The Property Franchise Group is buying the Fine and Country chain, plus the membership body the Guild of Property Professionals. The deal is worth...
03 June 2024
From: Breaking News
![Rental Eco-grants and first time buyer help - Rightmove’s Election Wishlist](/upload/images/shutterstock_2028954719.jpg)
Rightmove has produced five core demands on behalf of the rental sector, which it would like the next government to meet. These...
31 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Beefed Up EPC must be priority for next government - call](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Energy%20and%20Green%20Homes/EPC-2-400x310.png)
Political parties should not allow the lengthy General Election campaign to delay work on a new and beefed-up Energy Performance Certificate...
30 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Educational Video Series launched to up-skill lettings agents](/upload/images/shutterstock_1676998303.jpg)
The Guild of Property Professionals has launched a new series of educational videos for agents. The Guild’s Learning Platform serves as a...
30 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Half of Agents say they Don’t Know who they’ll vote for](/upload/images/shutterstock_1332472799.jpg)
Around half of letting agents and landlords say they are unsure about how they will vote in the General Election. A joint...
23 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Get the Rent To Rent house in order, demands Propertymark](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews2-400x310.png)
Propertymark has come out in support of the National Trading Standards Estate and Lettings Agency Team’s probe into Rent-to-Rent. NTSELAT has...
17 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![RICS: Landlord instructions in short supply as market slows](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/LandlordNews-400x310.png)
The latest RICS UK Residential Survey results suggests that tenant demand continues to lose momentum. Alongside this, landlord instructions remain in short...
09 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Masterclass aims to help agents dominate local markets](/upload/images/shutterstock_344790224.jpg)
Fine & Country says it’s staging so-called Masterclass sessions with experts creating strategies “to help agents dominate the prime property market...
02 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![PropTech partnership promises lead generation for lettings agents](/upload/images/shutterstock_2336640023.jpg)
The ValPal Network has partnered with agency software provider Street.co .uk. This will facilitate the integration of Street’s CRM with TVPN’s lead...
02 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Agents urged to understand key tenancy agreement differences](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/Buy-to-let-400x310.png)
A call has gone out from an industry group for letting agents to be sure they know the distinctions between statutory...
01 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Big HMRC fines for agents prompt Anti-Money Laundering guidance](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/_AML%20_400x310.png)
Recent substantial fines issued by HMRC are a harsh reminder to agents to ensure that their Anti-Money Laundering policies are up...
23 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![TV Property Guru to give keynote speech at Propertymark One](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/shutterstock_192595709.jpg)
TV property guru and Move iQ founder Phil Spencer to be a keynote speakers at Propertymark One this year, the trade...
18 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Warning: rental reform could mean rewriting tenancy agreements](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/Buy-to-let-400x310.png)
A lawyer says radical rental reforms proposed for Scotland - which could be a model for change in England and Wales...
16 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![ESTAS Change: new principal partner for this year’s awards event](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews3-400x310.png)
The ESTAS awards event in October has a new principal partner. It’s Landmark Information Group, which includes Landmark Estate Agency Services, Searchflow,...
12 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Trading Standards tells agents - Material Information is key so get on with it!](/upload/images/shutterstock_1125678230.jpg)
A representative of the National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agents team has told agents to accept new rules about material...
11 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![AI to drive new property marketing tool from agents’ group](/upload/images/shutterstock_2148418683(1).jpg)
The Guild of Property Professionals is launch a new Ezine system for members to market properties to let and for sale. According...
11 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Agents facing huge rise in tenant fraud](/upload/images/shutterstock_1488438023(1).jpg)
An analysis of over 600,000 tenancy applications has found that fraudulent applications rose by 140% last year. The analysis, carried out by...
10 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Regional Property Awards - the search is on](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/shutterstock_1697309575.jpg)
The search for the best of the property industry is underway as nominations are now open for the 2024 Variety North...
09 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Propertymark says space running out for stands at ‘the big one’](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/shutterstock_192595709.jpg)
The UK’s largest multi-disciplinary property conference - Propertymark One in association with Rightmove - is in June and the organisers claim...
05 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Massive PropTech boost from Rightmove and finance institutions](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/PropTech/PropTech2-400x310.png)
Lloyds Banking Group, Nationwide, NatWest and Rightmove have announced a strategic investment in Coadjute, a prominent PropTech business. This is the first...
03 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Rental trade group rebrands in bid to win broader appeal](/upload/images/shutterstock_1558380776.jpg)
A group founded eight years ago to represent the Build To Rent niche has now rebranded in a bid to win...
26 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![Co-Living sector grows with key player making another acquisition](/upload/images/shutterstock_2135166403.jpg)
Co-living specialist Built Asset Management has snapped up a fourth rival operator in three years. ProCo-Living joins the BAM business portfolio with...
22 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![Get On With It! - agents say Bank should cut rates now](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/MPowered%20Mortgages%20cuts%20rates%20MortgageRatesdecrease_400x310.png)
Propertymark is telling the Bank of England that now is the perfect time to cut base rate and trigger wider interest...
21 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![Phil Spencer asks: Should Agents Manage Short Let Properties?](/upload/images/Phil%20Spencer%20NEW%20image(2).png)
It’s not easy for anyone - even professionals like lettings and estate agents - to keep up with the blizzard of...
19 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![Energy Efficiency - new RICS standard for agents to launch this year](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Energy%20and%20Green%20Homes/EPCx400x310.png)
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has launched a new Residential Retrofit Standard in a bid to help the housing industry...
19 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![RICS Warning: rents still rising as landlords quit lettings sector](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/HousePrices_pound-400x310.png)
Today’s new market snapshot from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors shows tenant demand rising but at a rather more modest...
14 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![PropTech integration claims to save agents time and money](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/PropTech/PropTech2-400x310.png)
Agency software suppliers Inventory Base and Street.co.uk has struck an integration partnership that pledges to “drive operational change for property professionals...
08 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![National Insurance cut offers chance to identify tenancy fraud](/upload/images/shutterstock_549937093.jpg)
Tenant reference and tech supplier The Lettings Hub claims 25 per cent of fraudulent documents submitted by would-be tenants were identified...
08 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![TV presenter to hand out awards at agents’ conference and ceremony](/upload/images/shutterstock_2284441659.jpg)
A TV presenter with experience of property shows - Laura Hamilton - will be presenting the gongs at the Annual Guild...
06 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![Companies House clampdown on dodgy agents’ data and information](/upload/images/shutterstock_1141644755(4).jpg)
Companies House has new powers from this week to combat fraud. These are measures under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act...
05 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![New agency franchisee has pub and decorating business experience](/upload/images/shutterstock_2319504085(1).jpg)
Winkworth has appointed a new franchisee to take over its Worthing office on the South Coast. After 15 years working in estate...
01 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![Final 48 hours for Property Awards nominations](/upload/images/shutterstock_2232908121(2).jpg)
Property professionals have less than 48 hours to submit entries for the Midlands PROPs Awards. The search for the very best of...
28 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![Agency’s London expansion taps into growing foreign investment](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/ForeignMoney-400x310.png)
Lettings, property management and sales agency Johns&Co - which celebrates its 10th year in business in 2024 - is opening a...
16 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![Rental scams could soar as AI spreads, warns industry figure](/upload/images/shutterstock_2156624731.jpg)
A prominent industry expert says lettings agents and other property sector insiders should be extra-vigilant over cybersecurity breaches. Neil Cobbold, managing director...
12 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![AI - many agents are optimistic about Artificial Intelligence](/upload/images/shutterstock_2252587299.jpg)
Almost half of more than 400 letting agents quizzed for a new study have expressed their optimism about the impact of...
06 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![Sara Stevenson, Lettings Director at Sourced Living, part of the Sourced Property Group.](/upload/images/IMG_5894_400x310.png)
Who are you and what does it say on your business card? My name is Sara Stevenson. I am the Lettings Director...
04 February 2024
From: 60 Second Interview
![Former Foxtons boss to give masterclass on agents’ higher fees](/upload/images/shutterstock_379140319(1).jpg)
The former Foxtons managing director Peter Rollings is to give agent a masterclass in obtaining higher lettings and sales fees. Rollings will...
02 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![New networking service aims to give property industry a louder voice](/upload/images/23%2010%20EAT%20Article%20october%20202396%20Agents%20are%20changing(1).jpg)
A new networking service for letting agents and all other property insiders, including landlords and investors, is being launched today by...
31 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![British Homes for British Workers - Experts, activists unite in opposition](/upload/images/shutterstock_1750387934.jpg)
Seventeen housing organisations have sent an open letter to the government rejecting its idea of prioritising British families when it comes...
30 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![Labour’s backdoor bid to regulate lettings and estate agents at last](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/AgentsWorking-400x310.png)
Labour is using a Bill currently going through Parliament as a backdoor method to introduce the regulation of lettings, estate and...
19 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![How Tenants try to Defraud Agents - webinar to reveal all this week](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/PropTech/Webinar-400x310.png)
A PropTech supplier this week hosts a free webinar for agents to shed light on the rise of attempted tenancy fraud...
16 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![Lomond snaps up another regional lettings agency](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Franchise-400x310.png)
Fast-growing Lomond has snapped up another regional agency - this time one in the Midlands. Centrick - which had a High Street...
12 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![Savills reveals new lettings chief in prime commuter hotspot](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/AgentsWorking-400x310.png)
High end lettings agency Savills has appointed a new head of residential lettings for its offices in Beaconsfield and Amersham. Daniel Spratley...
10 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![High-profile agent joins top table of Single Family Rental body](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/BusinessChain-400x310.png)
Rhodri Evans, director of land and new homes at Andrews Property Group, has been named as one of several industry figures...
10 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![Neil Cobbold, Managing Director at PayProp UK](/upload/images/400x310.png)
Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Neil Cobbold, Managing Director What is PayProp and what does it...
08 January 2024
From: 60 Second Interview
![Details emerge of permanent rent control proposal](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Property%20Budget.jpg)
The controversial minister who steered rent controls through the Scottish Parliament has contacted Propertymark to reveal details of the next stage. Patrick...
05 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![North-focussed lettings agency reveals new London base](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/AgentsWorking-400x310.png)
The Leeds- and Manchester-based North Property Group is opening a base in London. NPG was founded by Oli Banks and Tim Coen...
05 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![Mystery Shopping key to improving agency service - claim](/upload/images/shutterstock_1433456582(1).jpg)
The Guild of Property Professionals has given its backing to the concept of mystery shopping as a way of improving agents’...
04 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![Insurance Register must be free to use to help rental sector - ARLA](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/RentalYields-2-400x310.png)
ARLA Propertymark has responded to the Scottish Parliament’s examination of the Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Bill, calling for clarity on contributions...
29 December 2023
From: Breaking News
![Tickets going cheap for Propertymark flagship event](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/shutterstock_192595709.jpg)
Agents’ group Propertymark is discounting early-bird tickets for its flagship Propertymark One event. The day, run in partnership with Rightmove, is billed...
29 December 2023
From: Breaking News
![Foreign ownership property registration scheme hailed a success](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/BTR%20and%20affordable%20housing%20-%20By%20Andy%20Jones%20Property%20Investor%20Today%20BuildToRent-400x310.png)
A register launched to shed light on overseas property ownership in the UK now has over 30,000 registrations. The Register of Overseas...
27 December 2023
From: Breaking News
![Timetables demanded for smoke alarm and electrical safety changes](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Propcert%20March%20blog%202%20-%20Why%20carbon%20monoxide%20alarms%20are%20important%20.jpg)
Propertymark has responded to two consultations on the proposals to introduce electrical safety standards and smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in...
22 December 2023
From: Breaking News
![Downturn? What downturn? Propertymark books entire hotel for a party!](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews3-400x310.png)
Propertymark is revamping the big London conference it trialled this year - and it’s fired an entire hotel for the after-party...
07 December 2023
From: Breaking News
![Hybrid agency claims it’s now “industry leader” after awards win](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/shutterstock_1697309575.jpg)
EweMove, the hybrid agency which is part of The Property Franchise Group, claims it is now an industry-leading business as a...
27 November 2023
From: Breaking News
![Trading Standards links with Rightmove for CPR training for agents](/upload/images/shutterstock_2173235223.jpg)
Rightmove has teamed up with the National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team to create a new course on compliance...
24 November 2023
From: Breaking News
![Section 21 - Angry MPs slam Michael Gove over ongoing delay](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/Eviction-400x310%20(1).png)
A row has broken out over Section 21 between Michael Gove’s Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, and an all-party...
16 November 2023
From: Breaking News
![Success Plans for 2024 promised at regional roadshow](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews2-400x310.png)
The autumn roadshow being hosted by Fine & Country resumes next week with the first of six dates throughout the rest...
08 November 2023
From: Breaking News
![First-ever Women in Estate Agency Award at ESTAS](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/Happy(F)Landlord-400x310.png)
Five outstanding women were honoured at the first ESTAS Women in Estate Agency award, parts of the ESTAS. The five were Wendy...
25 October 2023
From: Breaking News
![Propertymark Backs Radical New Property Tribunal System](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews2-400x310.png)
Propertymark has backed the idea of a new property tribunal system for Wales to simplify court processes. The proposal merges nine current...
12 October 2023
From: Breaking News
![Millions invested in education project for agents and tenants](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/3%20Equality%20comes%20through%20learning%20-%20PIT%20by%20Chitra%20Stern.jpg)
Five councils are delivering what they call “a ground-breaking project” aimed at improving the experience and environment for landlords and tenants...
11 October 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agents call for root and branch housing court reform](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews3-400x310.png)
Propertymark says it hopes that a Welsh Government White Paper proposing that nine devolved housing tribunals are consolidated into a single...
04 October 2023
From: Breaking News
![Sunak slammed for U-turn on private rental energy efficiency](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Energy%20and%20Green%20Homes/_EPC4-400x310.png)
An industry body - the Property Energy Professionals Association - has condemned the Prime Minister’s abandonment of Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards...
02 October 2023
From: Breaking News
![Market already cooling thanks to Election speculation - claim](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Housing_Market-400x310.png)
It may still be 16 months until the furthest date for the next General Election but with party conference season in...
27 September 2023
From: Breaking News
![Underpaid and Undervalued - agents unhappy with their lot](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/LettingAgent-400x310.png)
New research shows that the majority of letting agents believe they are not paid sufficiently for their work. Research from the Goodlord...
26 September 2023
From: Breaking News
![Renters Reform Bill - Agents urged to lobby MPs with amendments](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews-400x310.png)
A prominent industry supplier is urging agents and landlords to lobby MPs to suggest improvements to the Renters Reform Bill. PayProp UK...
21 September 2023
From: Breaking News
![Gove tells agents to identify and remedy damp and mould issues](/upload/images/shutterstock_2135683647.jpg)
New directives issued by the government put the emphasis firmly on private landlords and their letting agents to take responsibility for...
11 September 2023
From: Breaking News
![Create digital e-Zines and beefed up videos - call to agents](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/PropTech/PropertyFind1-400x310.png)
A marketing expert is encouraging agents to invest more time and money in digital activities. Richard Combellack, commercial product officer at PropTech...
06 September 2023
From: Breaking News
![Warning: Document review process essential for agency compliance](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Compliance-Image-400x310.png)
It’s vital for agents to have a process in place to check documentation received at their office, to avoid potential claims. This...
06 September 2023
From: Breaking News
![Franchise giant opens new London office with call for more](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Franchise-400x310.png)
Franchise giant Winkworth is opening a new office in West Hampstead, extending its north London footprint from existing offices in neighbouring...
01 September 2023
From: Breaking News
![Watchdog to Probe Five Issues Involving Agents and Landlords](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews-400x310.png)
The Competitioin and Markets Authority is to probe five activities involving letting agents and landlords and their responsibilities to private tenants. Sarah...
25 August 2023
From: Breaking News
![Renters Reform Bill teach-in for agents and landlords](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/BusinessChain-400x310.png)
Letting agents and landlords operating in South Warwickshire are being encouraged to take part in the next industry forum on Wednesday...
23 August 2023
From: Breaking News
![Fake Agents and Landlords - renters face fraud threats online](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Homeowners%20driving%20Google%20search%20Weekend%20Estate%20agent%20AgentOnline-400x310.png)
New figures suggest soaring numbers of tenants are at risk from criminals taking advantage of the tough rental market. Scammers place fake...
22 August 2023
From: Breaking News
![New Property Awards event announced for this autumn](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/shutterstock_1697309575.jpg)
A new northern version of a popular property awards ceremony makes its debut this autumn. The North West PROPS, a northern-focused version...
22 August 2023
From: Breaking News
![Renters Forever - the Guppies have Given Up on Property](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/BTR%20and%20affordable%20housing%20-%20By%20Andy%20Jones%20Property%20Investor%20Today%20BuildToRent-400x310.png)
A personal finance expert has revealed that a new group which he calls Guppies are reconciled to possibly renting forever. Alan Davison,...
16 August 2023
From: Breaking News
![Abandoned Tenancies - Gove lobbied to take urgent action](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews2-400x310.png)
Housing Secretary Michael Gove is being lobbied to take urgent action over the growing problem of abandoned tenancies. Propertymark chief executive Nathan...
11 August 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agency woos high-end clients with refurbished new office](/upload/images/shutterstock_740413636.jpg)
High profile regional lettings and sales agency Gascoigne Halman has unveiled a fresh new look at its Alderley Edge office. The agency...
27 July 2023
From: Breaking News
![Lettings law firm set up by well known industry suppliers](/upload/images/shutterstock_1080775979.jpg)
A trio of rent guarantee and referencing services are setting up their own law firm pitched at winning clients from the...
18 July 2023
From: Breaking News
![Game, Set and Coaching - Agency guru’s link with Roger Federer](/upload/images/shutterstock_1802035477.jpg)
Property Academy guru Peter Knight has made an unusual revelation in a new podcast - he’s told of his link to...
18 July 2023
From: Breaking News
![Propertymark’s plan to curb economic crime in our industry](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/BusinessTeam-400x310.png)
Propertymark has put forward a six-point plan to slash economic crime in the property sector. The trade body says a series of...
17 July 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agents told to lobby MPs over Renters Reform Bill](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews1-400x310.png)
It appears almost certain that the Second Reading of the Renters Reform Bill - expected some weeks ago - will not...
14 July 2023
From: Breaking News
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The Renters (Reform) Bill rewrites many of the rules that the private rented sector has played by for decades. This may...