Nationwide launches new online platform for BTL landlords
Sara Bennison, chief product and marketing officer at Nationwide: “The private rented sector is in dire need of reform, but to get there, landlords need to be given every ounce of support.”
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Universal Credit cut will ‘worsen this ongoing rent debt crisis’, says NRLA
NRLA's Meera Chindooroy: “Most landlords have offered flexibility where tenants have faced the financial impact of the pandemic, but they cannot absorb these losses indefinitely.”
Rightmove and Channel 4 announce new Location, Location, Location placement deal
New product placement partnership with Channel 4’s Location, Location, Location represents ‘a step-change’ in the way Rightmove data is used.
National agency announces 37 promotions
There have been a string of promotions across the firm's 26 offices.
Government scheme will see youngsters ‘enter the exciting world of estate and letting agency’
The chancellor Rishi Sunak yesterday extended cash incentives for hiring new apprentices as part of a £500m jobs support package.
Rich List for 2021 reveals Britain’s most expensive streets
Gráinne Gilmore at Zoopla: “London comes top when it comes to the UK’s prime markets, but the wider commuter zone in the South East is also home to some of the highest-value addresses.”
Government urged to do more to stop ‘good landlords leaving the market’
Mark Hayward, chief policy advisor for Propertymark: “Landlords are being asked to carry too much of the financial burden caused by the pandemic.”
Wrongfully dismissed NEDs say RICS apology is ‘difficult to accept’
The four former non-executive management board members have issued a statement following the public apology from RICS.
Fresh call for a register of beneficial owners after Pandora papers leak
The release of the Pandora Papers is one of the biggest offshore leaks in history.
Updated guidance relating to latest possession actions
Notice periods have returned to their pre-Covid lengths.
High-end housing markets bounce back in PCL
Lucan Cook at Savills: “While we expect prices to end the year around 2% higher in 2021, we expect annual price growth to rise to 8% next year.”
Fine & Country is organising a charity golf day
The Fine & Country Open Golf Tournament will take place next week on the Kings Course at the Warwickshire Gold & Country Club,
Housing lawyer David Smith urges agents to watch out after tribunal ruling
David Smith: “This case will undoubtedly cause difficulties for agents.”
Knight Frank expands with opening of new office
James Cleland, head of country business at Knight Frank: “Opening a dedicated office in the area is a natural next step to strengthening the links we already have.”
Hamptons expands new homes division offering via regional hubs
Hamptons has created a network of 12 new homes ‘hubs’ to support its 90-beanch network.
Leaked papers: Blairs saved £312,000 stamp duty by buying property via offshore firm
Tony Blair: “The tax system is a haven of scams, perks, city deals and profits”.
Foxtons Group director raises stake in the company
Sheena Mackay, who joined Foxton’s board in September 2017, acquired the shares last week.
Eyes on Michael Gove’s housing plans at Conservative Conference
Today’s speech from the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Secretary, Michael Gove, will take place at 2pm.
New deal to provide BTL landlords with property license checking service
The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) says it has turned to technological solution to the challenge of increasing landlord legislation, variable local laws, and rising enforcement.
Rightmove: One million households benefitted from stamp duty holiday
Rightmove's Director of Property Data Tim Bannister: “Around a million households made tax savings since last July.”