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PropTech platform Goodlord has produced a guide for letting agents wanting to post on Til Tok - and it says the...

Agents and landlords are invited to what a council calls “an invaluable local conference where they can get free advice from...

Letting agents and landlords are being offered free advice and information at a networking event hosted by Cumberland council. Property owners and...

Letting agents keen to scale their business fast are being encouraged to attend what the organisers call “an industry flagship event”...

It’s been revealed by Propertymark that HM Revenue & Customs has fined agents over £1.6m for branches of anti-money laundering regulations. The...

New figures showing no slowdown in the rate of private rental inflation is just additional “misery” for tenants, a leading financial...

The rise in consumer inflation from 2.0% to 2.2% is “an unfortunate but accepted part” of achieving a stable housing market. So...

A tax expert is advising anyone involved in the furnished holiday lettings sector to ‘act now’ ahead of upcoming tax changes. Ben...

The Law Society claims over 29,000 eviction claims in recent months leave “tens of thousands at risk of losing their homes.” The...

The number of buy to let property purchases in the UK fell 14% from 224,700 in 2022/23 to 193,700 in the...

Two long-standing experts in property have launched a service which they say will help letting agents retain and grow their client...

Robert Jenrick, who was appointed Housing Secretary by Robert Jenrick in 2019, is to run for Tory party leader. During his time...

Citizens Advice claims that 45% of private renters in England are currently experiencing damp, mould or excessive cold in their home,...

An agency has upgraded a lettings office after what it describes as a makeover by ‘green office and retail design consultants’. The...

A lettings agency is offering tenants guidance on what it calls “how to jump the rental queue.” Benham and Reeves outlines a...

Over 50% of landlords regard the management of their properties as a full-time job, a survey by a buy to let...

The BBC is reporting that councillors in Manchester have launched a series of attacks on users of Airbnb and other short...

The decision of property developer Berkeley Group to enter the private rental sector is bad news for tenants, it’s claimed. Berkeley plans...

The Property Energy Professionals Association - a trade group representing accreditation schemes for energy assessors - is complaining that it’s not...

Inflation back on target and following speculation about a summer interest rate cut have prompted Propertymark to insist that the Bank...

Letting agents’ trade body Propertymark has backed a call by consumer group Which? for radical reforms to Energy Performance Certificates. Yesterday we...

Energy Performance Certificates can be riddled with inaccuracies and give unhelpful advice to property owners. That’s the view of consumer service Which? Which?...

An accountancy firm is warning those using Airbnb and similar short let platforms that new tax rules mean they could lose...

Shelter is backing the Kicked Out for Coming Out campaign which highlights family rejection as a contributor to LGBTQ+ homelessness.  Shelter has...

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has launched what it calls an “impartial”guide for landlords, investors and others buying or selling...

A new platform for the mydeposits custodial scheme has launched this week, incorporating features inspired by feedback from members and designed...

Political parties should not allow the lengthy General Election campaign to delay work on a new and beefed-up Energy Performance Certificate...

Property consultancy Walker Singleton has acquired the book of business of the Boococks agency as part of its West Yorkshire growth...

The Cotswolds is the most lucrative place in the UK to own a holiday let, according to Sykes Holiday Cottages. With annual...

The political chaos in Scotland presents sensible politicians with an ideal chance to resent housing policies and ditch rent controls. That’s the...

A new guide from Propertymark explains the rights which private rental tenants have - and sets out how they can challenge...

There's good news for the buy to let sector as mortgage product availability is showing signs of stability, according to the...

You don’t have to simply accept things as they are when it comes to managing your client accounts. If your bank...

An online lettings platform claims to have launched the first “end-to-end self-service lettings platform” which could save landlords around £3,800. Hello Neighbour...

TV property guru and Move iQ founder Phil Spencer to be a keynote speakers at Propertymark One this year, the trade...

A lawyer says radical rental reforms proposed for Scotland - which could be a model for change in England and Wales...

Law firm Bishop & Sewell is hosting a webinar to give leaseholders information and advice about the Right to Manage, a...

An influential Labour website says a raft of proposed reforms for the private rental sector will be unveiled next month -...

Propertymark says its Lettings Helpline for agent members in England and Wales has become “an essential membership benefit for dealing with...

Propertymark is highlighting new advice for agents and landlords given by Lets With Pets, the website of The Dogs Trust charity. The...

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has launched a new Residential Retrofit Standard in a bid to help the housing industry...

Owners of vacant properties are being offered an improved incentive to bring their house back into use. Plymouth council is re-launching its...

Hamptons has launched a residential investment department - and it’s using the sister Connells brand to give new homes more exposure...

The Chancellor has one last chance to come good on the election promise of lowering the burden of business rates –...

The chief executive of Propertymark has made an outspoken attack on the government in response to its latest attempt to extract...

The Budget on Wednesday will contain a £300m tax raid on the rental sector according to a report this morning -...

Home Counties agency Bridges today launches Platinum Homes, which it describes as “a bespoke sales and lettings service catering to premium...

Letting agents are reported to be making special offers to students in one of the biggest UK university cities. Durham’s student newspaper...

Tom Davies has started with Leaders Romans Group as the company’s first group financial services managing director. This new position coincides with...

A free webinar next week will explore how agents can use technology solutions to attract and win new landlords for their...

Propertymark is urging the Sunak government to introduce specialist housing courts with expert Judges who can expedite cases and create a...

Belvoir Group has linked up with Propertymark in a deal which they say will “help further improve standards and enhance financial...

Birmingham’s Labour council is considering closing its social housing waiting list to new applicants - and this is likely to trigger...

Expanding agency group My Property Box has completed its 10th acquisition in six years, buying Teesside lettings and property investment specialist...

The former Foxtons managing director Peter Rollings is to give agent a masterclass in obtaining higher lettings and sales fees. Rollings will...

The Building Research Establishment - which undertakes research, advice, training, testing, certification and standards-setting for the housing sector - is calling...

A prominent lettings agency is advising landlords to fit out homes in prime locations to the same high specification as if...

Just under half of mortgage brokers expect to place more limited company buy-to-let business throughout the next 12 months, Paragon Bank...

An event which claims to change the fortunes of letting agents has been recognised by the Professional Speakers Academy. Agent Rainmaker Live...

Propertymark is hosting a client money security webinar tomorrow lunchtime between 12.30 and 13.30. The webinar will discuss the rise of Artificial...

ARLA Propertymark has urged letting agents to take breaches of the Information Commissioner’s Office’s  data protection principle regarding GDPR seriously.   The call comes...

The Housing Ombudsman - currently active in the social housing sector but tipped to take a wider role involving private renting...

Lomond has announced one more acquisition in the North West of England - the 17th it has completed in the region...

The next phase of Rightmove’s 'believe it’ marketing push begins on Boxing Day, to coincide with the post-Christmas and New Year...

The government has launched a public consultation on a radical new UK home energy rating system to replace the long-standing Standard...

The Information Commissioner’s Office has issued advice to agencies on how to comply with data protection law.  The UK data protection regulator...

The partners of high end agency and property consultancy Cluttons have announced the completion of a management buyout.  James Gray continues as...

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is issuing a stark warning to be aware of the dangers of carbon...

A deposit alternative service claims online searches by tenants reflect increased uncertainty over affordability. Deposit alternatives are under scrutiny at the moment...

A council has launched its own social lettings agency to work with private sector landlords in tackling the record numbers living...

One of the players in the controversial Deposit Alternative field is stepping up its case for this kind of service to...

More details have emerged of what appears to be a sort of stay of execution for Section 21 eviction powers. The abolition...

Belvoir has expanded its presence in Scotland following the opening of a brand-new office in Kirkcaldy.  The branch is the sixth Belvoir...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Louis Musgrove – Group Managing Director   What is Southernbrook Lettings and...

Five councils are delivering what they call “a ground-breaking project” aimed at improving the experience and environment for landlords and tenants...

Propertymark has fired a broadside at Labour saying it must provide agents with a proper court system to handle evictions. Labour deputy leader...

Labour deputy leader and shadow housing secretary Angela Rayner has given her party’s conference an outline of future policy plans. She says:...

A high profile lettings agent has written to his local council seeking information about an Additional Licensing scheme which has expired...

London lettings and sales agency Dexters is the first in the UK to gain OFSTED accreditation for its training. Its academy offers...

The Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities says a new How To Rent guide will be issued today, October 2. Letting...

The Autumn Statement on November 22 is the traditional vehicle for the Chancellor to introduce tax change - but now you...

A legal advice service for landlords and their agents says it’s identified several areas with particularly lengthy delays in finding court...

Rental sector organisations have been given an indication by the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities that a new How...

The average rental deposit in the UK is now £1,434, based on the requirement that a deposit is set at up...

An ex-ARLA supremo says technology is the best way for letting agents to cope with a huge rise in telephone calls. ARLA...

A marketing expert is encouraging agents to invest more time and money in digital activities.  Richard Combellack, commercial product officer at PropTech...

The Competition and Markets Authority’s in depth investigation into the controversial deposit alternative concept has been welcomed by one of the...

Propertymark is backing a call for financial help for landlords who improve the energy efficiency of their properties. The think tank E3G...

Law firm Brevis Law is shedding light on the difficulties agents and landlords have in meeting Right To Rent requirements in...

Belvoir has snapped up a regional mortgage provider for £1m. It’s acquired MAB (South West) Ltd and follows the earlier acquisition of...

The new Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service - introduced this month - will make possession court case delays even worse. That’s the...

Letting agents and landlords operating in South Warwickshire are being encouraged to take part in the next industry forum on Wednesday...

The private rental sector could play a far greater role in helping to end homelessness in Scotland, according to a new...

The relatively good news over inflation delivered by the government yesterday will not stop a 15th successive base rate rise from...

Housing legal aid is increasingly out of reach for tenants who need help, the Law Society of England and Wales claims.  Quarterly...

Private landlords and lettings agents are being offered free advice and information at a networking event. Cumberland council says property owners and...

New figures showing the growing size of first time buyer deposits suggest that many would-be purchasers will be staying with the...

PropTech platform Goodlord has launched a one hour online course explaining the controversial Renters Reform Bill. The aim is to equip letting...

New figures released this morning from The Property Ombudsman show that the overwhelming number of disputes in the past year involved...

Propertymark has issued another plea to the government to be fair to the private rental sector - this time regarding a...