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July 14, 2022

UK governments crack down on short lets

National and local politicians are considering further regulation of short-term lets amid fears that they are contributing to a housing supply shortage.

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September 21, 2023

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UK housing market update – September 2023

It’s a case of diverging results this month: rents are rising and expected to rise a lot further, while house prices and transaction numbers are still in the doldrums as high interest rates hold down demand.

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December 14, 2023

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Trading Standards – Agents must add more information to listings

Estate and letting agents will have to add more information to property listings, following new Material Information guidance from the National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team.

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Tougher repair rules on the horizon for PRS?

Politicians have recommended that landlords should have to investigate and fix maintenance issues more quickly – or face court action.

August 18, 2022

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Tougher checks on foreign owners from this month

Estate and letting agents will soon need to help overseas buyers of UK properties navigate tougher checks.

March 19, 2021

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The right PropTech can avert lockdown chaos – and forever revolutionise rental payments

With one of the world’s most successful vaccine rollout programmes under way in the UK, the chances of a complete lockdown – where agencies are forced to close – are hopefully slim. However, it doesn’t hurt to be prepared!