Lettings
‘Booming’ Glasgow rental market driven by supply shortages
Agent says landlords are leaving the market in the Scottish city and not being replenished
News
Lettings
Half of UK renters living with a disrepair issue
Survey reveals cities where tenants have most problems and wait longest for repairs
Other News
North East least affected by property downturn
Analysis shows regions with the largest and smallest falls in transactions and demand
Lettings
Which is the most profitable area for student landlords?
A new study has listed the top ten universities offering the most earnings potential
Finance
Landlord market confidence grows as tenant demand rises
Many investors are anticipating increased rental yield and stronger lettings business performance
Other News
What is happening in the UK property market this week?
The UK property market is still holding up well according to the latest data. Here are the crucial stats
Other News
Home values significantly overestimated by owners
Homeowners are growing increasingly out of touch with the changing property market, new figures suggest
Finance
Final Help to Buy data released by government
The impact of equity loans was not “uniformly positive” on the property market, says mortgage expert
Other News
Price rises north of border make Scotland ‘UK property outlier’
The Scottish market is proving resilient despite challenging economic headwinds, agent observes
Lettings
Majority of landlords believe their properties need green upgrades
British Gas report also reveals PRS dissatisfaction with government inaction on climate change
Lettings
Landlords urged to stay vigilant over bedbug threat
Regular inspections can prevent any problems from getting out of control, property investors have been advised
Lettings
Study finds low levels of rental stock offering bills included
The research also revealed regional differences in numbers of bill-inclusive rental properties
Other News
ONS records first annual house price fall since 2012 – industry reaction
House prices fell marginally September, official data showed on Wednesday, the first annual decline for more than a decade, as rents increased at a record rate
Agency
From novice to market leader: can a lack of personal buying experience benefit estate agents?
Watch it here first! Ben Madden, Kristjan Byfield, Kesha Foss-Smith and Spencer Lawrence discuss estate agents who have no personal experience of buying property, and what this means
People
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Tom Waltham heads up sales and lettings for Savills; Connells appoints new director; Nicky Partridge as Director OPDA expands its member executive committee
People
NAEA Propertymark president speaks out on Material Information Rules and more
NAEA Propertymark president Michael Holden has taken time out of his busy schedule to talk exclusively to EYE
Agency
Fine & Country duo expand Essex offering
The directors have decided to operate Fine & Country South Essex (Brentwood) and Mid Essex (Chelmsford) as one operation with their team spread across both locations
Law
Renters Reform Bill changes ‘viewed as a step in the right direction’
Amendments to the Renters (Reform) Bill aim to prevent discrimination by landlords
Compliance
Two rogue operators guilty of arranging £3m mortgage fraud
An accountant and a former financial adviser knowingly lied and misled their clients and mortgage providers in order to benefit financially from home loan applications
Law
Home Office provides new code of practice for Right to Rent
All landlords and their agents have a legal responsibility under the Immigration Act 2014 legislation to prevent those without lawful immigration status from accessing the private rented sector