BTL landlord ordered to pay £1.4m after abusing the planning system
The landlord has been penalised for converting a house into flats, including an extension, without consent
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Estate agents agree more sales amid rebound in housing market activity
New data shows that the number of homes for sale are a fifth higher than a year ago
Airbnb owners face bin collection charges in crackdown on short-lets
Holiday let owners set for new rules
Major housebuilder sees ‘signs of improvement’
The developer says profits have slumped as it delivers fewer new homes as a result of a fall in market demand
New data shows £154.7bn worth of property was sold in 2023
London accounted for more than a fifth of the national total
Estate agent is suspended for celebrating death of Lord Rothschild and hoping all Israel supporters would die
Amanda Hardy has been suspended from her position as branch manager of Barkers estate agent in Borehamwood
Tributes to estate agent following ‘sudden and unexpected passing’
Former senior partner at well-established firm became an agent at the age of 20
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: LSL chair departs; LRG appoints Purplebricks’ director of lettings; Experienced property duo move into Dacres’ new lettings division
Rightmove joins call for stamp duty reform
Rightmove’s Tim Bannister says stamp duty is a major barrier that deters many people from moving home
Michael Gove urged to close ‘loophole’ in leasehold crackdown
The housing secretary’s signature bill to prevent housebuilders selling new houses as leasehold properties contains loopholes that will allow them to continue doing so in certain circumstances