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These latest reductions will ensure that we have some of the most competitive rates on the market in what remains a challenging environment

The First Tier Tribunal made the ruling despite HMRC missing the court filing deadline by 48 hours

Letting agent says that without balanced protections for landlords – especially reversing Section 24 of the Finance Act – letting out properties is being made simply untenable.

Snippets of industry news: Related Argent leadership announcement; Double promotion at Nicol & Co; Lichfields strengthens London office

Under Government proposals, 63% of rented households will need energy efficiency upgrades by 2030, research shows

For non-superstitious buyers, homes numbered 13 may present a unique opportunity to secure a more affordable property

The new Bill includes a ban on bidding wars, in-tenancy rent increases, letting agent restrictions, a new Decent Homes Standard, a PRS Database, among other measures

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee is due to meet on Thursday 19 September for its next rate-setting vote

The UK government has prioritised the Renters’ Rights Bill in its legislative agenda and set out its plan to strengthen tenant rights

Thousands of first-time buyers have benefitted from the relief in stamp duty introduced in 2022

Housing market sentiment is improving thanks to cheaper mortgage rates and growing buyer interest – RICS

Snippets of industry news: Ex-agency boss joins Cardwells; Spicerhaart promotes new homes director; Wildheart Residential Management appoints new property director

There is increasing speculation around a capital gains tax rise in the Autumn Statement next month

Data from Santander recently revealed that FTBs are increasingly compromising on location to fulfil their dream of owning a home

The new estate agency office will command a prominent high street presence

Rightmove and REA Group have just issued statements after the proposal from REA, which is 62% owned by Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp, was rejected by the UK-based portal

UK agents spend an average of £232.68 per Rightmove listing, while their Australian counterparts spend between £750 and £1,500 per listing via Realestate.com.au, owned by REA Group

Conducting viewings for people with no intention of buying a property is highly frustrating for agents and vendors

Will the abolition of Section 21 evictions be accompanied by a court system that is fit for purpose?

Winkworth’s first half results reflect an uptick in property sales