Small-scale solar panel installations hit five-year high
BEIS data reveals 1.2 million solar PV systems had been installed in the UK by the end of September 2022
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Network to host first post-Covid in-person conference tomorrow
The conference will feature an impressive speaker line-up
Cleaning and damage top the list of the most common end of tenancy gripes
More than half of tenancy deposit disputes during past year down to property damage and cleaning, according to The DPS
Fixed mortgage rates are falling and could drop to below 4% in the New Year
Fixed rate deals are getting cheaper despite this month’s interest rate hike.
Toddler’s death from mould described as a ‘defining moment’ for housing
Boy, 2, died due to black mould in a flat ‘unfit for human habitation’.
One in five landlords plan to reduce their buy-to-let portfolio
The property market is entering a period of increasing uncertainty, study shows.
Minister confirms government will not consider rent controls in England
MP warns that a rents control policy would lead to “disinvestment in the sector, which is not good for anyone”.
Supply shortage pushes up rents as ‘landlords withdraw from the market’
Lack of rental stock and continued demand are the drivers of higher rental prices.
New data reveals steep drop in under-offers for October
Sales holding firm in the capital but under-offers down 20.3% compared with last year, analysis shows
Private rental market described as ‘demoralising’ as tenants priced out of homes
Letting agent describes current rental market as “bonkers”.
Property prices dip, while sales demand continues
Estate agent expects to see larger properties coming on to the market, with energy costs, building and maintenance all up.
LRG and GetGround agree buy-to-let partnership
The partnership will see the launch of “Smart Investment”, which will enable landlords in LRG’s network to invest in property through GetGround’s limited company structure.
Survey reveals apathy and ignorance over AML fine risk
Some 43% of property professionals told a survey they either don’t care or don’t think they will be penalised.
London mayor reiterates call for rent freeze to combat cost of living crisis
Sadiq Khan said that he was hopeful that the return of Michael Gove as levelling-up secretary “could bode well” for London.
New charter introduced to raise property industry standards
The new charter will aim to improve standards with a renewed focus on customer care, client communication, training and development.
Mortgages to swallow an extra 3.1% of income due to rate rises
Fresh analysis forecasts average mortgage repayments will soon require 27.9% of household income.
Survey reveals security fears and impact of cybercrime
A new study has revealed businesses believe the severity of cyberattacks will increase in the next year.
Increasing concern about an exodus of buy-to-let landlords
With BTL landlords fleeing the market, Phil Spencer is concerned that there is ‘less choice for tenants’, and that is pushing up rental prices.
More than 3,000 agents anticipated at tomorrow’s launch event
The organisers have promised some big announcements for agents at tomorrow’s event.
Property industry reacts to latest drop in house prices
Property sellers are reducing prices in order to get transactions through.