New platform launched in parliament aims to make tackling rogue landlords easier
Private sector tenants will find it easier to hold criminal landlords to account thanks to a new online platform
Marc da Silva
Where are the tax incentives for BTL landlords?
Tax hikes which penalise those wanting to provide rental homes need to be scrapped, says NRLA
Renters’ Rights Bill to drive arrears across the PRS, claims referencing firm
The move to periodic tenancies, the abolition of Section 21 and preventing tenants from offering more cash upfront will leave landlords vulnerable, says commentator
Foxtons sees an 83% hike in rental property demand
Applicant budgets increased by 3% this January
LRG announces new vulnerable customer policy
By implementing this policy, LRG reaffirms its commitment to ensuring that every customer has access to the support they need to make informed decisions about their housing
New instructions, under offers and fall throughs all rise – LonRes
Analysis of the housing market by independent property analysts, LonRes, reveals some interesting findings
Who needs an agent? Self-service platform allows landlords to list on portals for £29
Homeowners can advertise on Rightmove, Zoopla and OnTheMarket
Interest rates still likely to be cut despite surging wages, says Bank of England Governor
Private-sector pay excluding bonuses rose by 6.2% compared with the same period a year earlier, while CPI measure of inflation rose to 3% in January, the Office for National Statistics reported
Property buyers lose request to appeal £20k bill after using tax avoidance scheme
The decision to strike out the appeal has ramifications for other outstanding appeals against HMRC related to demands for unpaid stamp duty gained through an aggressive tax avoidance scheme
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: APW Property appoints area manager; Savills director lands new role; The FirstPort Group names HR director
First-time buyers race to beat stamp duty deadline
The reduction in tax reliefs from April will see more home buyers paying stamp duty
Ribbon cut as estate agency opens new branch
The estate agency has officially opened its latest office as it expands into a new region
‘Try before you buy’ trend growing in popularity, says agency
The ‘rent-to-buy’ structure offers flexibility and typically appeals to UHNW and HNW buyers
Property auction market makes ‘subdued’ start to the year
While the residential sector faced some challenges with a slight decline in lots sold, demand persists for well-priced properties
New guidance for resolving leasehold disputes amid spike in complaints
A total of £148,172 was awarded to consumers for disputes regarding leasehold, block and estate management last year
Surge in number of UK Co-Living units submitted for planning
Co-Living is proving particularly appealing to the 20-40 age group, including international residents and young professionals
MHCLG to take over fire safety brief from Home Office in post-Grenfell shake-up
Aligning fire safety with building safety under one department should allow for clearer guidance and legislation for those responsible for managing fire safety
Petition calls for CMA probe into Rightmove’s ‘unfair pricing practices affecting estate agents’
Estate agent looks to fight back after facing 18% fee hike from Rightmove
Confidence in UK housing market hits six-month low
Half of renters reported property prices as a main barrier to owning a home, while rent and mortgage spending increased in January
Harding Green chief says 25% equity ownership scheme for ‘partners’ has been a ‘tremendous success’
Harding Green has redefined all agents as 'partners'