Lettings
Rightmove launches new checklist for renters
Agents using Rightmove’s Lead to Keys tools can now share the information with prospective tenants
News
Law
EYE NEWSFLASH: Renters’ Rights Bill gains Royal Assent
The Bill, the first major legislation to shake up private renting since the Housing Act 1988, passed through Parliament last week and now becomes law
Other News
Property industry reacts to Zoopla House Price Index
Concerns about the Budget have prompted many buyers and sellers to pause before deciding whether to proceed with their moves
Politics
A mansion tax would be ‘unfair’ for ordinary Londoners and slow the market
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering a mansion tax in next month's Budget
Politics
Targeting inheritance tax will hit homeowners hard
Homeowners should not be an easy target for tax hikes, says estate agent
Law
Government wins landmark case against freeholders seeking to overturn leasehold reforms
It has been nearly 18 months since the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act was passed in the last hours of the Conservative government
Agency
Estate agency launches off market property portal
Estate agency launches Private Buyers Club in response to unsettled market
Other News
Buyers and sellers adopt ‘wait-and-see’ stance amid Budget uncertainty
The pre-Christmas slowdown in the housing market has arrived six to eight weeks earlier than usual, with buyer demand and property sales agreed down year-on-year
Compliance
Awaab’s Law comes into force
Reforms are a legacy to two-year-old Awaab Ishak who tragically died from prolonged exposure to mould
Finance
Record rents as fewer new homes enter the rental market
Higher stamp duty and rumours of a new landlord tax are likely discouraging investment in the buy-to-let sector
Politics
Government emergency package to kickstart London housebuilding simply ‘extraordinary’
Extraordinary challenges call for extraordinary measures
Acquisitions
BTR investment volumes up 35% in Q3, reaching £3bn year-to-date – Knight Frank
Investment volumes have remained resilient despite economic headwinds, underscoring continued investor appetite for purpose-built rental housing
Finance
Finance Bill Sub-Committee to hear evidence on property relief changes
The House of Lords Economic Affairs Finance Bill Sub-Committee will today take evidence from two panels of witnesses
Lettings
Renters’ Rights Bill ‘isn’t about protecting tenants – it’s about protecting council budgets’
Landlord advisor criticises the true intent of the Renters’ Rights Bill, claiming it seeks to boost local authority revenue and tighten control over the private rented sector
Agency
Damp, mould and Awaab’s Law – are agents ready for the next compliance flashpoint?
Agents who get ahead now won’t just stay compliant - they’ll set the benchmark for professionalism in a sector where reputation counts
Law
Agents urged to embrace Renters’ Rights Bill and put ‘people over profits’
Legislation to strengthen renters’ rights awaits Royal Assent
Acquisitions
Estate agency acquires longstanding competitor following owner’s retirement
Estate agent retires after nearly 40 years in the property industry
Agency
Reeds Rains branch taken over by manager through LSL re-sales scheme
Branch manager turned owner looks ahead to next chapter
Acquisitions
Ambitious estate agency broadens reach with latest purchase
Acquisition strengthens company’s managed portfolio
Events
The Guild of Property Professionals launches nationwide tour
Tour dates and locations announced