Council tax arrears point to a “broken system”, claims debt charity
The government’s recent publication of a consultation on council tax debt collection reforms marks an opportunity for real change
NEWS ARCHIVES
New mortgage rules could boost home ownership by making it easier to buy property
First-time buyers, renters, people borrowing into retirement and those who are self-employed could benefit from possible changes to mortgage rules
Renters’ Rights Bill to undergo further scrutiny in the Lords next week
It is looking increasingly unlikely that the bill will receive Royal Assent ahead of the summer recess
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Savills welcomes new head of residential sales; Super-prime agents join UK Sotheby’s International Realty; HBF appoints new members to its board
First-of-its-kind standard for property chain data goes live
For the first time, chain status can now be viewed and exchanged using an open, recognised standard
New AI Academy launched for estate agents
AI is not the main risk for estate agents – it’s your competitors using it better and faster than you, says agency trainer
Buy-to-let mortgage choice hits record high as rates drop
Landlords coming off a low rate fixed deal and needing to refinance could see increasing rents as the easiest way to boost margins
Rogue landlord ordered to pay £64k for illegally converting six flats into 11 homes
Landlord accused of bring the private rented sector into disrepute
PropertyBox and Alto target estate agents after joining forces
Estate agents can enjoy two-way synchronisation between PropertyBox and Alto