Marc da Silva
Councils could be given new powers to restrict second homes and holiday lets
Fresh plans drawn up suggest that homeowners may soon require consent from their local authority to convert properties.
Fines for non-compliant letting agents and landlords exceeds £7m
Kamma's Orla Shields: “Licensing schemes, fines and enforcement through Rent Repayment Orders are all increasing, so it’s vital agents act to protect themselves.”
NRLA agrees new commercial partnership with Viewber
NRLA’s Ben Beadle: “This latest partnership provides our members with a convenient, easily accessible new service which will give them significantly more flexibility in future.”
Boomin ‘continues to extend its reach’ with SmartVal enhancements
Michael Bruce, CEO and founder of Boomin: “Smartval brings agents and sellers back together, within their control, to build relationships and encourages them into the market.”
Chestertons continues with expansion plans as it completes acquisition
Guy Gittins, CEO of Chestertons: “Our expansion and the coherent boost of our portfolio couldn’t have come at a better time.”
Important property forms launched as part of ‘crucial’ upfront information
Law Society president I. Stephanie Boyce: “[Key property information] is beneficial in terms of identifying any potential issues at an early stage and speeding up property transactions.
Section 21 evictions drop by 55%
Ben Beadle, chief executive of the NRLA: “These figures dispel the myth, peddled by some, that landlords spend much of their time looking for ways to evict tenants for no reason.”
Increase in cyber-related crimes a warning to estate agents
Paul Offley, compliance officer at The Guild of Property Professionals: “Cybercrime is more prevalent than ever before.”
New homes required to have electric car chargers from 2022
Electric vehicle charging points will be legally required in new build homes from next year.
Just Move In joins forces with YourKeys
Riccardo Dawson, MD at Yourkeys: “We’ve been working hard to constantly improve the experience we provide to housebuilders, agents and buyers.”
Knight Frank shortlisted for Employer of the Year in prestigious awards
The awards recognise companies’ commitment to business excellence in a year of unprecedented challenges and transformations.
Police called in to investigate cyber-security incident at conveyancing firm
Thousands of buyers have been left in limbo as property sale delays stretch into third week.
Agent removes listing after claims it was a former ‘bin storage area’
The £600pcm studio flat listing, which appeared on Openrent, Rightmove, and Zoopla, was removed after it was claimed the space was previously used to store bins.
‘Unintended consequences’ of proposed Tenancies Bill could see landlords flee the market
Propertymark’s Daryl McIntosh: “The unintended consequence would be landlords leaving the sector due to costs, bad experience or not having fair access to justice.”
No seasonal slowdown as estate agents report busier-than-usual activity
Buyer enquiries have reportedly hit ‘record numbers’ for this time of year.
Rogue landlord ordered to pay over £13k
The buy-to-let landlord was fined for unlawfully evicting his tenant and secretly changing the locks.
Sex for rent: Lords urged to act to protect renters from predatory landlords
A lobby group has called on the House of Lords to back amendments to the Policing, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, due to be considered today.