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January 20, 2022

Lords report slams PRS

The private rented sector is too expensive and delivers poor-quality housing, says a House of Lords report published this month.

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October 10, 2024

South Africa

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Long-awaited rate cut to boost housing market

The South African Reserve Bank has cut interest rates for the first time since 2020, giving the residential property market a much-needed boost.

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November 21, 2024

United Kingdom

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Limited companies dominate BTL market

Limited companies are now making 70% of all buy-to-let purchases in England and Wales, according to estate agency Hamptons.

February 17, 2022

United Kingdom

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Levelling up the private rented sector

The government’s new Levelling Up White Paper contains big reforms for the private rented sector in England, and agents and landlords are bracing for impact.

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August 17, 2023

United Kingdom

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Lettings industry decries latest client account closures

Property industry groups have written to the government after banks once again closed undesignated client accounts held by letting agents. How can agents protect their businesses from sudden account closures?