Other News
Tenant who wanted to talk about the geese in his flat – a live chat that took flight
All these geese gaggling away in tenant's flat – not to mention the horse
News
Lettings
Landlords warn Government not to jump the gun on longer tenancies
Ministers urged to work with landlords to stop 'even more' leaving the sector
Other News
House price growth slows in Scotland as transactions take a tumble
Annual house price growth at a six-month low north of the border
Agency
Agent defends goodwill gesture after accusation that he offered disgruntled tenant ‘hush money’
Agent slams local paper coverage and activists for creating 'fake news' when normal complaints process was ignored
Finance
Sales activity back at 2013 levels as Land Registry reveals lows for transactions and faltering price growth
London leads UK sales decline with activity down by a quarter, but all regions have been hit by the slump
Acquisitions
Property entrepreneur spells out plans to acquire letting agencies in all parts of UK
Business pair planning to grow portfolio to 5,000 rental properties say they could be aiming at double that
Agency
New online platform could cut estate agents out of new homes market
Start-up says it will revolutionise market by handing power back to developers and buyers
Finance
Treasury faces more calls for Stamp Duty reform as now accountants suggest sellers should pay the property tax
Association of Accounting Technicians admits sellers may increase prices to cover costs but insists reform would boost the market
Finance
Three start-ups which will allow tenants to build credit rating win share of £2m taxpayers’ money
Proptech firms to share £2m funding to develop tools to make it easier for tenants to access mortgages
Acquisitions
Look who’s buying: Property Franchise Group sets new record for acquisitions
The Property Franchise Group buys more businesses so far this year than it did for whole of 2017 – and Leaders Romans announce its latest acquisition
Charity
Animal charity hits out at Purplebricks advert which shows adorable puppy – but ‘misses serious point’
Watchdog: Animal rehoming charity complains to Purplebricks over TV 'commisery' advert
Finance
Older home owners want to downsize – but they’ve become Generation Stuck
Many over-65s keen to move but can't because of Stamp Duty cost and so few suitable 'later' homes
Acquisitions
‘Time to get big or go home’ say couple planning to own 5,000 rental properties across UK
Smaller landlords being squeezed out say business pair who also want to buy property management firms
Politics
Spicerhaart proposes 18-month Stamp Duty holiday to boost the market
Lending for house purchase to both first-time buyers and home movers falls
Lettings
Rental auction platform to launch free tenant checking ahead of ban
Firm aims to let agents access database of 10,000 pre-screened tenants each month
Compliance
Developer rapped by watchdog after service charges for buyers soared 19%
Developer went on using out of date service charges in brochure
Other News
Property buyers put off by lack of character and poor construction of new builds
Purchasers slam quality and price of new build homes
Lettings
Government proposes league table for social tenants to rank landlords
Private sector landlords helping fill council waiting lists could find their services are ranked by social tenants
Agency
The Property Ombudsman speaks out about approach to dual fee situations
Following controversial ruling where court decided very differently, Ombudsman says agents should provide documentary evidence to prove 'effective' introduction
Agency
Countrywide directors ‘should have had decency to resign’, says founder Harry Hill
Industry legend Harry Hill speaks out about Countrywide's misfortunes and says no other scenario than complete break-up is possible