Rightmove experimenting with new renovation feature on its platform
The new feature forms part of Rightmove’s suite of valuation tools
Marc da Silva
Tech-based management firm acquires fourth letting agency in ten months
The agency aims to manage more than 10,000 properties by the end of this year
BTL landlords ‘shift toward professionalisation’ as part of long-term strategy
Some 70% of brokers surveyed reported an increase in clients seeking advice about limited company BTL
Skills shortage could derail government’s 1.5m new homes target
Stricter immigration laws risk deepening construction sector’s recruitment crisis, research shows
Landlord hit with £10k fine after failing to license
Despite a last-minute licence application, the council issued a £10,000 fine due to the property’s long-standing unlicensed rental history
Who said what on day one of Renters’ Rights Bill Lords report stage?
Members of the House of Lords started their further examination of the Renters' Rights Bill, in report stage yesterday, putting forward several amendments
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Andrews Property Group announces three key additions; Ombudsman and CEO confirmed in roles; Vistry promotes Andrew Harvey to MD
Ambitious estate agency acquires well-established family run business
Estate agency snaps up 30-year-old rival
Government launches consultation on a new Decent Homes Standard
The new proposals will provide letting agents, landlords, tenants and councils with a fresh set of standards to meet
Pet deposits and clarity still needed when it comes to Renters’ Rights Bill – Propertymark
Propertymark says major amendments to the Bill are needed, so that it is fit for purpose
Letting agency sees £78k fine reduced to £67k for ‘poor and unsafe’ HMO
In total there were 10 separate offences under The Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation (England) Regulations 2006
Rents see biggest month-on-month rise of 2025 to date
The upcoming passing of the Renters’ Rights Bill could potentially spark a buy-to-let sell off as landlords flee the market
Four landlords banned for life following serious housing offences
Lifetime banning orders, granted under the Housing and Planning Act 2016, are rare
Spike in remortgage activity as ONP completes over 5,000 deals in a single day
Many homeowners are choosing to switch providers rather than settle for a product transfer
Sandbanks remains the UK’s most expensive seaside town
South west locations dominate the list of the priciest coastal areas
Estate agent who abandoned £100k BMW after crash avoids jail
Estate agent denies that he had drunk any alcohol prior to the incident
Renters’ Rights Bill enters Lords report stage today
The report stage is a further chance for members to closely scrutinise elements of the bill and make changes
Annual house price growth softens in June – industry reaction
The softening in price growth may reflect weaker demand following the increase in stamp duty at the start of April, says Nationwide
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Propertymark announces new divisional presidents and vice presidents; Libby Watt joins Moveli; L&G appoints head of housing
Rise in number of mortgage approvals ‘a welcome breath of air’
Will the government move to stimulate housing demand and help first-time buyers on to the housing ladder?