Four landlords banned for life following serious housing offences
Lifetime banning orders, granted under the Housing and Planning Act 2016, are rare
NEWS ARCHIVES
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?
What should agents be doing to prepare for an AI-powered landscape?
AI presents a ‘huge opportunity’ for estate agents, says Starberry’s Ben Sellers
No end to uncertainty on leasehold reform
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 was rushed through Parliament with unusual speed