Shadow chancellor suggests rent caps could be introduced under Labour government
A report commissioned by Labour proposed rent controls, arguing that payments should not rise faster than local prices or wages
NEWS ARCHIVES
First-time buyers take centre stage when it comes to moving home
First-time buyers currently account for the majority all purchasers in the housing market while downsizing is currently in decline
Local authorities share short-term let concerns with Michael Gove in letter
In a letter to the housing secretary, local authorities say they are worried about losing permanent housing stock
More than one in seven home buyers using funds from overseas
Estate agents encouraged to ensure that they do not miss potential red flags to protect against money laundering
Property industry reacts to Rightmove House Price Index
Spring heading into summer is traditionally a busy time for the housing market and these latest figures suggest it is a good time for sellers to place their property on the market
Proposed stamp duty cuts don’t go far enough – we need reform
Simon Gerrard, of Martyn Gerrard estate agency in north London, explains why he has started a petition to reform stamp duty
Estate agent in new Netflix reality show seeks to capitalise on TV exposure
Estate agent wants to maximise the broadcast opportunity through fame-building PR and social media campaign to promote him and his estate agency
Rightmove rolls out new fields for material information parts B & C
The updates are being rolled out over the next few weeks
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Strutt & Parker makes senior appointments; JLL strengthens prime central London residential team; PropCall names new head of operations
Well-established agency moves to new larger premises
After 25 years in their now former premises, the independent letting agency moved to a new office this week