Leasehold reform: One step forward, two steps back
Despite the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 passing just before the last general election, progress has been slow
NEWS ARCHIVES
Automated sanctions checks to help agents stay compliant with new rules
Agents must prepare as the industry undergoes a major regulatory shift
Surge in the number of property millionaires
The North East saw the biggest rise in property millionaires outside of London in percentage terms – while the West Midlands saw the biggest increase in value terms
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Richard Sexton joins Houzecheck; Croudace Homes appoints three new directors; Strategic promotions at Vail Williams
Is the landlord right to claim for cost of replacing damaged Saniflo pump during the tenancy?
Using early resolution and self-resolution in deposit disputes could potentially help
Inheritance tax set for double digit annual growth as receipts hit £7bn
Latest hike in amount of IHT collected is driven in part by the ‘Great Wealth Transfer’ from the baby boomer generation; Families seek to protect estates
Nationwide calls on government to relax mortgage affordability rules
Nationwide has become the UK’s top lender for first-time buyers
Rental growth continues to cool for new lets
While the cost of renewals increases significantly for sitting tenants
Applications to join Propertymark Trust Class of 2025 oversubscribed
Propertymark Trust plans to launch another scholarship intake in the Autumn of 2025