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New free smartphone photography course for estate agents

It is getting harder to be profitable as a landlord, despite an increase in rental portfolio income, and that impact is starting to show, says letting agent

The estate agent, who operates under the eXp UK brand, is alleged to have created fake visits and feedback, false offers for properties, and failing to pass on offers to vendors

Mystery shopper research shows agents are missing out on new business by not responding to enquiries promptly

Serious property purchasers are ‘hyper-sensitive’ to pricing, report finds

The cost-of-living crisis, skyrocketing interest rates and stubbornly high house prices have made it increasingly hard for younger generations to move up the housing ladder

LettsPay says it has been working with the DLUHC to ensure the new banking solution meets their expectations and interpretation of the complex legislation involved

Landlords possess a strong awareness of the likelihood of future legislation around a minimum EPC level of C being introduced for all private rental sector properties

Alto training is also now divided into three clear options

While the current pace of rental growth is unsustainable long-term, many mortgaged landlords are being squeezed just as tightly as tenants.

Levelling up minister Dehenna Davison has quit her government role, saying she has been “battling with chronic migraine”

The awards aim to shine a spotlight on the top performers in the industry

Homebuyer confidence has been badly damaged by the volatility of the last 12 months

Every month of a delay represents a significant financial cost to a landlord along with continuing stress and worry, says legal expert

Progress of the Renters Reform Bill through the House of Commons has been extremely slow, with no date for the ‘second’ reading

Highly respected property lawyer examines long-awaited next steps for the Renters (Reform) Bill

While some sellers are clearly being too optimistic on their pricing, it does appear that others are listening to their agents’ advice to price correctly from the outset

Court wait times are a major issue for landlords who need to repossess property from anti-social tenants or those who are in extreme rent arrears

According to OTM and Thirdfort, verification is fully compliant with HM Land Registry’s Digital ID Standard

PropTech firm says upcoming product launch is set to change agency marketing