Fast-growing property management firm acquires lettings business
The group has added 100-plus units to its portfolio as a result of the deal
News Archive
Landlords warned over ‘bankruptcy’ threat from Renters (Reform) Bill
The focus on ending ‘no fault’ evictions has overshadowed the threat of “devastating” fines, says Landlord Licensing & Defence
London landlords turning to the north for investment – report
Buy-to-let landlords based in the capital are increasingly seeking more lucrative investment opportunities further afield
New property management software solution launched onto UK market
US-based Chime Technologies unveils “plug-and-play” offering following acquisition of Rentancy Ltd in 2022
Agency network adds eight new members to its books
The organisation’s CEO welcomes businesses from across the UK to the fold
High number of landlords mull business model switch
Research reveals many managing their own properties would consider switching to a letting agency
Can the yield from an HMO justify the cost of conversion?
Researchers have crunched the numbers in an effort to find the answer
Scottish agent calls for fairness amid stamp duty speculation
Any “politically motivated” cut should be replicated north of the border, insists DJ Alexander
Social housing figures reveal extent of private provider involvement
RSH has published its annual social housing sector stock and rents statistics
Section 21 evictions ban to be indefinitely delayed until court reforms
Labour accused the government of kicking the much-delayed proposals to scrap Section 21 evictions into the “long grass”
Property firm formally enters liquidation
The company, which recently went into administration, owes debts of more than £300m which is set to go unpaid
Agency loses £4.8m VAT case
Based on the High Court decision, HMRC made assessments for unpaid VAT for £4.8m for the period February 2015 to January 2019
iamproperty agree new private equity partnership
Co-Founders Ben Ridgway and Jamie Cooke, alongside the management team, will retain majority share and continue to drive forward the business
Chestertons Global to work closely with Chestertons UK under new ownership
Chestertons UK has been sold to Emeria, while Mercantile will retain ownership of Chestertons Global
Hybrid agency iad UK hits 30 estate agents signed up to its platform
iad UK says the self-employed model is the future of agency in this country
What impact will the Renters (Reform) Bill’s second reading have on the rental sector?
Agents and landlords who have not yet prepared for the changes told they must follow progress closely and act quickly so they are not on the wrong side of the new regulations when they arrive
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Marchand Petit adds to senior leadership team; Stephanie Vaughan-Jones to head Moneypenny’s property team
Rightmove to host webinars with Google and the Bank of England
Agents can submit their questions in advance for the speakers who will answer them live on air
Ban ‘unfair’ letting agents tenancy renewal fees, says PropTech platform
Company launches Stop Renewal Fees petition as part of campaign ban agents from charging additional commission