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July 17, 2025

United Kingdom

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House of Lords rewrites Renters’ Rights Bill

Could last-minute battles over pet insurance, student lets and court capacity delay the Renters’ Rights Bill?

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March 28, 2022

United Kingdom

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“Regulation will help us earn respect like Canadian realtors”

Increasing regulation of the UK property industry will increase the respect the general public has for the profession, says a leading training company director.

February 17, 2022

United Kingdom

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“Flawed policies” blamed for rental shortage

One of Britain’s top lettings professionals has blasted politicians for discouraging investment in the private rented sector.

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March 12, 2024

United Kingdom

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‘Debanking’ risk for real estate agents laid bare before Parliamentary committee

Thousands of small and medium-sized estate and letting agencies were debanked in 2023, with financial institutions forcibly closing accounts across the sector. Evidence provided to the House of Commons Treasury Committee revealed the scale of the problem for businesses across the UK.

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September 21, 2023

United Kingdom

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Zero deposit schemes under the microscope, says CMA

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into zero deposit schemes, amid concerns that they are being mis-sold by agents.