Big jump in landlords planning to sell up
Just under half of landlords polled intended to sell due to worries about evicting difficult tenants
News Archive
Larger properties should be taxed more, says Tony Blair’s think-tank
Nearly 10 million homes in England had at least two unused bedrooms last year, according to the English Housing Survey
Birmingham declares major incident over bin strike as rats run riot
Council asks government for help as emergency declared with 17,000 tonnes of waste on the streets
Estate agency commission platform eyes growth after securing financial backing
Major provider of commission-forwarding solutions for estate agents makes announcement
Letting agents welcome end to rent adjudication measures
Importantly, there will be no immediate replacement for temporary rent controls
Are you familiar with new electrical safety standards?
Propertymark says it supports efforts to improve standards in private rented homes
New report seeks to reduce property sales fall-through rates
The UK continues to operate a property transaction system that does not guarantee commitment until the point of exchange – often months after an offer is accepted
Property transactions surge ahead of stamp duty changes
Purchasers have been rushing to get transactions over the line before tomorrow’s stamp duty increase
Property tax hikes to be felt nationwide, says think-tank
The April 2025 tax reforms introduce several changes to the UK tax system
UK housing market steady but ‘nagging sense of apprehension’ remains
The good news for the UK housing market is that there was nothing in last week’s spring statement that will derail demand
Estate agencies instructed to manage developers’ expansion into London
The expansion strategy in the London marketplace is focused on designing, creating and delivering new homes over a select number of high quality developments
Boost for homebuyers as Santander cuts mortgage affordability rates
Those looking to buy or remortgage a home can borrow more from Santander UK
Local authority hits landlords with £45k worth of fines
Licensing scheme is helping to improve private rental housing, claims local authority
Estate agent who sold ex’s Lamborghini handed £300k court bill
The London-based estate agent faces a hefty bill after selling her millionaire ex-boyfriend’s Lamborghini without consent
Should tenants worry more about the Renters’ Rights Bill than landlords?
Property analyst Kate Faulkner shares her views
Is Rightmove fattening itself up for a takeover – at your expense?
Estate agent who is leading a campaign against Rightmove and the listing fees that they charge says the portal may be adopting a “fattening the cow” tactic as a classic pre-acquisition move
Ex-Foxtons managers open first office a year after launching their own estate agency
Trio left the London-based firm last year to start their own estate agency
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Durden & Hunt appoints new head of lettings; Alto unveils new leadership team; Eddisons boosts valuations division
Landlords must comply with Making Tax Digital, chancellor confirms
Making Tax Digital For Landlords was originally announced in 2015