Are you familiar with the leasehold reforms?
Homeowners will receive more rights, power and protections over their homes under the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act which has become law
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Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: UK Sotheby’s International Realty expands team; Industry veteran switches from Hamptons to Moveli; TPI appoints Baroness Hayter; Confirmation of CFO start date
‘The next government must treat renters’ rights as a priority’
The time and expense taken to date is eye watering, not to mention investment and effort from within our sector to positively engage and shape the policy
‘Race for space’ helps fuel rural house price growth
Increased demand for properties in rural areas over recent years has placed upward pressure on house prices
What property sectors are investors and lenders currently most interested in?
Lender and investor sentiment is improving
Zoopla set for major marketing push
The property portal estimates that the dedicated campaign will ensure that 12m consumers across the UK will see Zoopla content and advertising this summer
Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill could become law today
Legislation is currently being rushed through as Friday is the last day MPs will sit in parliament before the election
Bedbound estate agent awarded more than £31k for unfair dismissal
The estate agency forged evidence of disciplinary hearings and told former employee ‘there will be war’ if she took legal action
Renters reforms to be shelved due to election
While some bills will be dealt with swiftly in the ‘wash-up’ period in parliament, others, including the Renters Reform Bill, look set to fall by the wayside
Busiest cities for estate agent activity revealed
The average estate agent across Britain is listing 15 properties for sale, new figures suggest