Social housing waiting lists could hit two million people in a decade
New figures are a stark reminder that while government housing targets remain ambitious, it must find a new way to deliver more affordable homes at scale
NEWS ARCHIVES
Propertymark calls for urgent reform of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
When it was implemented, the 1954 Act aimed to provide security of tenure for tenants while addressing the right of landlords to manage their property
Agents encouraged to embrace audits for stronger compliance
Audits aim to further enhance agency standards
Fast-expanding estate agency completes 13th acquisition
The purchase follows a significant multi-million-pound investment
Rental reforms are ‘counter productive’ and will drive out landlords, politicians warned
The Renters’ Rights Bill had its second reading in the House of Lords yesterday, with peers accused of not understanding the issues facing landlords, including potential rent controls
Government told to consider incentivising landlords to sell up with capital gains tax exemption
Lord Best argues that private landlords selling up and leaving the sector “could be positive” in terms of freeing up homes for owner-occupiers and social renting
Estate agent who sent racist tweet about black England footballers weeps in court as he is sentenced
The sacked estate agent posted a vile racist tweet about black England football stars following their defeat to Italy in the Euro 2020 final
Hundreds of agents at risk over AML rules as 144 firms are sanctioned by HMRC
HMRC has published its latest update on compliance and penalties for the sector after agents receive fines for regulatory failings
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Former head of Relocation Agent Network joins Upstix; Trio promoted at Dacres; ADVSR expands team with strategic new hire
Estate agency network expands after acquisition and rebranding
The estate agency has announced the opening of its newest branch