High street estate agents set for sharp rise in business rates bill
High street estate agents are expected to spend significantly more money next year in business rates.
NEWS ARCHIVES
BTL landlords must hike rents to cover costs or ‘cut their losses and sell’
The pressure is on for private landlords, and the situation is not improving.
Rents hit new record as city tenants look to downsize
It is a real challenge for renters at the moment, as there are simply not enough homes available to rent to meet the demand from people enquiring.
Comings & Goings
Snippets of property industry news: Savills announces new Private Office heads; Lawrence Stephens hires head of residential real estate; Senior promotions at Bruton Knowles
Estate agency hopes carbon offsetting offer will boost new instructions
The estate agency is offering to cover the cost of the first year of carbon offsetting for all new instructions received by the end of this month.
Estate agency window smashed as traders told to stay vigilant
An estate agency in Norwich had its windows smashed in what appears to be a mindless act of vandalism.
BTR market set to increase fivefold and be worth £170bn by 2032
Build to Rent has grown across the UK’s core cities and towns.
‘Green’ mortgage discounts a key tool in encouraging upgrades
Landlords are increasingly taking up mortgage discounts linked to EPC improvements, but many are still unaware of the savings available.
EYE NEWSFLASH: Liz Truss resigns as Conservative leader after MPs revolt
The prime minister said her successor will be elected in a Tory leadership contest, to be completed in the next week.