Property owners leave themselves open to enforcement and prosecution from the local planning authority if they are not able to secure a retrospective planning application
Possible reforms to the current system of developer contributions towards affordable housing and infrastructure, along with compulsory purchase compensation rules will be on the agenda
Demand for rentals remains high as does rents and the yields available to landlords in some parts of the country
Inheritance tax continues to prove a cash cow for the government, with a tax take that seems to rise inexorably, says finance specialist
The Propertymark Trust has created a number of scholarships for those applying to their “Class of 2025”
The local authority found serious issues at the property, including damp and mould growth, exposed wiring, and structural collapse
Propertymark has criticised the advice being considered by the government
Snippets of industry news: Property Ombudsman announces her retirement; Senior Foxtons agent joins Blenkin & Co; Rowe & Co Homes strengthens its management team
This case highlighted that RICS is not immune from those who act fraudulently
Experienced estate agent joins the business