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The solicitor wrongly advised clients that ground rent on leasehold properties they were buying would double every 25 years when in fact it would double every 10 years.

OnTheMarket’s latest results show continued progress in operational and financial performance.

If interest rates rise, mortgages will become more expensive as lenders typically pass on the increase in the Bank rate to their customers in the form of higher monthly home loan payments.

Storm clouds are visible in the deterioration of near-term expectations for both pricing and sales.

The Lomond Group has completed yet another acquisition.

What negative impact from the mini-budget? Winkworth says applications and sales remain stable.

Prime minister Liz Truss says the government remains committed to the abolition of Section 21 no-fault evictions.

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The plunge in reservations in recent weeks comes as the cost-of-living crisis and soaring mortgage rates hit the housing market hard.

The Decent Homes Standard consultation closes tomorrow. The question is – do you support it?

Liz Truss has within the past few minutes confirmed that the government is not backtracking on their plans to scrap Section 21 so-called ‘no fault’ evictions and will press ahead with the policy.

Dozens of estate agents have been fined for breaching anti-money laundering requirements, HMRC has announced.

Rental reform plans, which were due to be introduced in this parliamentary session, are no longer considered a priority and could be killed off entirely, despite being a Tory manifesto commitment.

Property dossiers are something every serious property seller should have given the current economic and political climate, experts warn.

Snippets of property industry news: Martin Fillery joins LRG as a director; Davidson Estates adds to its new homes team; Knight Frank announces senior appointment

Reports suggesting that the government is intent on rowing back on its commitments has been described as “incredibly bad news for renters”.

There has been a significant increase in the number of rental applications which are not being approved by agents, new data shows.

Propertymark says that ongoing work to support members in reviewing compliance with legislation is a key area for its team of compliance auditors.

It is claimed that the Tories’ manifesto pledge to build 300,000 homes a year is ‘dead in the water’.

ASA puts the spotlight on government’s misleading advertising after upholding complaint by Labour MPs.