Arrears rising among tenants ‘as the pandemic rears its head once again’
Vulnerable tenants are going to require greater support as Covid-related rent arrears rise, according to Propertymark.
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The self-employed continue to face ‘barriers’ when trying to buy property
A lack of suitable financial products is preventing many self-employed people from purchasing property, research shows
EYE NEWSFLASH: Lomond Group completes acquisition of high-profile estate agency
It is the group’s 24th acquisition in 2021 and means it now manages more than 30,000 properties throughout the UK.
Revealed: Britain’s top places where house prices rose up to 31% in 2021
Average asking prices for homes have jumped by up to 31% over the past 12 months, new research shows.
Property group in exclusive negotiations to acquire Chestertons
Chestertons, which was put on the market in September, is seeking a valuation of about £100m from a potential sale.
Decision to extend notice periods ‘will come as yet another blow to landlords’
BTL landlords will have to give six months’ notice for most tenants, or three months if there are allegations of anti-social behaviour against the tenants.
Agents support Covid measures, including lateral flow tests before viewings
New measures to manage the increased risks of transmission associated with Omicron have been unveiled.
The Castledene Group completes another ‘red hot’ acquisition
The Castledene Group has expanded with another acquisition.
New government guidance to limit transmission of Covid-19 in rental sector
The guidance is designed to limit the spread of the omicron variant of Covid-19 this winter.
Comings and Goings
Snippets of industry news: Clarke Munro takes on five new members of staff; Knight Frank makes three significant new hires; Paul Beadle lands PR role