BTL landlords left in limbo as bailiffs stop work
The HM Courts and Tribunals Service has temporarily suspended the work of bailiffs on safety grounds, leaving landlords unable to regain control of their properties
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‘Very real risk’ landlords could flee buy-to-let sector as profits nosedive
Buy-to-let profits have plunged to their lowest level since 2007
Property sales slow as buyer confidence continues to fall
Some agents report that it can be tricky to get deals over the line
New mortgage borrowing falls sharply
Major lenders have withdrawn mortgage products in recent days with little or no notice
Scrapping Section 21 evictions is a major concern for agents and landlords
The government’s plans to abolish Section 21 evictions is a worry for many letting agents and buy-to-let landlords, with many now considering exiting the market
Sellers adopt a ‘take it or leave it’ position amid low supply of stock
Sellers feel free to test the market given the lack of properties available to buy
Estate agents ‘are at an increased risk of money laundering’
There has been a notable increase in estate agent suspicious activity reports
Analysis shows upfront property data does reduce fall through rate
Study identifies benefits of estate agents providing property data upfront
Big Worcestershire Garage Sale proves a success
Estate agency plans to organise another ‘Big Worcestershire Garage Sale’ next summer