Rent freeze likely to deter buy-to-let investors
The buy-to-let boom of recent years has fed the stereotype that Brits are obsessed with property.
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Housing law expert advises how tenants can challenge rent increases
While there is no cap on how much a landlord can charge, government guidance states rent rises for existing tenants must be “fair and realistic”.
It is time to put learning and development at the forefront of the property sector
Estate agents have had to be especially agile to adapt to the evolving property industry, including rules and regulations, over the last few years, and it is showing no sign of stopping.
Estate agency commissions artwork tribute to the Queen
A tribute to the Queen has been spray painted in Rugby.
New chancellor to unveil ‘emergency budget’ next week
New chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng will unveil the ‘emergency budget’ for tax cuts next Friday, the government has confirmed.
House prices set for ‘rollercoaster ride’ as market faces ‘real challenges’
The ONS said the sudden doubling of the annual rate of price growth “was mainly because of a base effect from the falls in prices seen this time last year”.
Is buy-to-let no longer the investment of choice?
Thousands of people have turned to residential property as a means of supplementing their income.
All resolutions pass at Purplebricks AGM, but chair’s position not put to a vote
Lecram Holdings and its advisors, Harrier Capital Partners, which have called for the Purplebricks chairman to quit, were present at the AGM and have responded to yesterday’s events.
Property firm sees revenue jump to £2.14bn, but warns recession ‘could be about to blow away the good times’
The company says that housing demand is losing momentum, hurt by rising mortgages amid a cost-of-living crisis.
The FIA strikes Marvellous deal with industry trainer Julian O’Dell
The Federation of Independent Agents (FIA) has this morning announced a new partnership with Marvellous Training Solutions.