The council has already launched a landlord licensing scheme covering rental homes in parts of the city. It requires landlords to pay an £825 fee for each property to be registered and inspected.
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Not only is the need to verify the identity of a potential buyer a legal requirement, but it can also be incredibly detrimental should they fall foul of criminal activity.
The economic climate does suggest challenging times ahead.
Foxtons says its supply of lettings stock fell 21% year-on-year, while demand for rental properties increased 21%.
A well-established Chesterfield estate agent has announced a move to The Glassyard
This is the third acquisition in 10 years for the estate agency owners.
The company has undergone a rebrand in a bid to appeal to new clients, and ultimately increase local market share.
A number of buy-to-let landlords have divested their portfolios and left the PRS in recent years and this has led to a fall in the supply of privately rented homes across many parts of the country.
Purplebricks’ non-executive chairman has defied calls to quit and has increased his stake in the online estate agent ahead of the firm’s AGM next month.
Rob Hailstone, CEO, Bold Legal Group, says he has produced a short and simple animation video to explain the conveyancing process to clients, and some others involved in home buying and selling.
Fine & Country will be hosting its next Masterclass Series, which will focus on recruitment and retention.
New analysis reveals the effect the rising cost of living and record rents are having on people searching for a new place to rent.
Zoopla employees will be aiming to raise £50,000 directly for Crisis this year
Purplebricks appoints Helen Martin, who joins today from LSL, following a turbulent period for the online estate agency, caused in part by regulatory failings.
Solicitors have seen a surge in buyers 'price chipping' and estimate it is currently happening in around 50% of property sales.
The government has pledged to make the “biggest change to renters law in a generation” with the Renters’ Reform Bill.
Licensing will require landlords to show they are meeting safety and management standards.
eXp UK, a hybrid style estate agency launched in November 2019, says it has signed up 300 agents and expects to grow further.
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