Lettings management boss banned for abusing tenants’ deposits
A lettings management director from Dorset has been disqualified for failing to protect thousands of pounds of tenants’ deposits. Kari Jade Ridout (46), from Blandford Read More
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Housing conditions steadily improving in Wales
A new survey has revealed that housing conditions in Wales have improved across all tenures in Wales over the past decade. The Welsh Housing Conditions Read More
Sandfords comments on the 2019 London property market ahead of Brexit announcement
On 11 December, House of Commons will vote on Theresa May’s Brexit deal. After a year of price adjustments throughout prime central London and beyond, Read More
What to tell your tenants about condensation and mould
Mould is often a contentious area between landlord and tenant, however once there is mould in a property, it can be expensive and challenging to Read More
Landmark Supreme Court ruling has huge potential impact on business tenants and their landlords
The Supreme Court has delivered judgment in one of the most significant property law cases in many years. A decision in S Franses Ltd v Read More
Communication is the key to staying on top of rent arrears
Rent arrears, which often feature in property repossession cases, can be kept under control with the effective use of communication and technology, according to PayProp. Read More
Property prices near football stadiums outpace UK average
Research gathered by Pure Commercial Finance finds homes nearest football stadiums are experiencing property price increases considerably higher than the UK average. Cardiff-based commercial finance Read More
Policy changes to invoke ‘high-rise’ of Build to Rent?
James Blackwell, Associate in Planning at Ashfords LLP discusses new changes to the National Planning Policy Framework which finally gives proper recognition to built-to-rent. (Image Read More
Chestertons reviews the 2018 sales and lettings market in London and looks ahead to 2019
Chestertons, one of London’s largest estate and letting agents with 33 offices, reports on the key trends of 2018 and looks at the 2019 forecast. Read More
Revealed – The top 5 buzzwords and phrases used by London estate agents
Analysis has revealed ‘innovative’ as the most common buzzword or phrase used by London estate agents on their websites. This is according to anecdotal research Read More
Letting agent fees ban enforcement – challenges and opportunities
As part of the government’s plans to enforce the upcoming ban on letting agent fees, a new lead enforcement authority will be established for the Read More
Two leading Yorkshire Estate Agents join forces in transformational deal
Two independent Yorkshire estate agency chains – who between them have helped more than 100,000 people move home – have joined forces, it was announced Read More
Workplace design and fit-out company to launch Bristol office
A socially responsible workplace design, refurbishment and fit-out business, which reinvests its profits into supporting people with mental health issues, is set to open its Read More
Don’t ‘close early’ for Christmas, agents warned
Estate and letting agents are being warned not to slow down in the run up to Christmas as it can be a valuable time for Read More
Hertfordshire property buyers could be over £850,000 better off than renters
Residents in Hertfordshire would be better off by up to £855,477 on average over 25 years if they bought instead of rented a typical property, Read More
Millennials now able to save for first home direct from pay
The first payroll-deducted LISA (Lifetime Individual Savings Account) is now available through Smarterly, the workplace savings platform that uses artificial intelligence to design and monitor Read More
AgentPro Property of the Week: White Hayes Cottage, Albrighton
AgentPro Software for Estate Agents powers property sales and lettings across the UK and beyond. Each week, the company selects one property from the thousands Read More
Estate agents are UK’s ‘most stressed profession’
Results from a new survey reveal that estate agents are the UK’s most stressed professionals. A staggeringly high 86 per cent of realtors reported to Read More
Agent & Homes on a recruitment drive for ‘disillusioned’ entrepreneurial agents
Prime London hybrid estate agency, Agent & Homes, is on a recruitment drive for disillusioned property professionals looking for entrepreneurial opportunities. The firm, which launched Read More
Tenants want to stay put … even after the landlord sells
78% of tenants want the security of renting a property that lets them remain in their home even if the landlord sells 79% think it’s Read More