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The government’s proposals to shake up the Renters’ Reform Bill risks driving up rents and reducing tenants’ rights, it is claimed.

John D Wood & Co. has opened its new headquarters in Belgravia on their 150th year of trading.

Growing economic uncertainty and increasing mortgage costs are yet to adversely affect activity levels, but it could only be a matter of time before market sentiment starts to buckle.

This deal highlights one of the potential benefits of being part of a national network.

Agents’ expertise and experience will be needed to hold complex chains together and maintain buyer and seller motivations throughout the coming months.

Snippets of industry news: Propertymark announces new ambassadors; Kayleigh Sylvester joins KFH; Cluttons reveals senior hire

The Renters’ Reform Bill proposals have been announced in the government’s Fairer Private Rented Sector White Paper.

Within this overall figure the percentage of tax paid by landlords, property investors, and second homeowners has risen by 70.3% since May 2019.

EA Masters 2022: ‘A New Dawn’ will begin with a virtual opening ceremony on Thursday.

Price of property coming to market hits a fifth consecutive record of £368,614, albeit only up by a modest 0.3% in the month, as the pace of price growth slows.

Lord Bichard is set to publish his independent review into the governance and purpose of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) this week, the body has revealed.

The purchase will boost the agency’s managed lettings portfolio by 20%, adding £55m of assets to its roster.

Well-known company has taken over the agency’s portfolio of properties.

LSL will now commence a process to recruit an individual to lead the estate agency business.

Interest rates have gone up again for the fifth time in just a matter of months.

The government has released its long-awaited Rental Reform White Paper, which sets out some major changes to the rental industry. 

If landlords serve s8 notices for rent arrears instead of the quicker s21, tenants will have county court judgments registered against them, wrecking their credit referencing.

Belvoir is hoping to attract independent agents who might be interested in using its proposition to grow their own property business.

Fine & Country operates 300 branches across the UK.

Agents Giving has today announced the shortlist for the Fundraising Champions of the Year Awards 2022.