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Now the dust has settled on what many described as an ‘underwhelming’ Budget, we take a look at what two business...

When Chancellor Jeremy Hunt gets to his feet on Wednesday to deliver his Autumn Statement, he should consider offering support to...

In this interview, Riccardo Dawson, Chief Operating Officer at Alto and Chris Hutchinson, CEO of Canopy discuss the benefits of their...

By Neil Cobbold Recent data from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities show that 24,260 households served a valid Section...

We’re only in February and it’s already clear that this year will set the future direction of the private rented sector...

Mortgage rate hikes have already halved landlord profits according to latest research, and a base rate rise to 2.5% will see...

A wide range of upcoming legislative changes will affect the private rented sector. From new carbon monoxide alarm regulations to renters...

Earlier this month, the government’s energy regulator Ofgem announced a record 54 percent increase to the energy bill price cap. Combined...

A poll of Conservative voters shows strong majorities for higher taxes on second homes and empty properties, and tougher demands on...

Almost a million tenants have built up rent arrears since March 2020, according to research by National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA)....

Admin teams in most businesses are often the lynchpins that ensure compliance and deal with issues in order to keep the...

Around 2.66 million landlords were operational in Great Britain in 2019, according to data estimations previously released by Hamptons International. Of those...

Our long-awaited ‘Freedom Day’ approaches. From Monday all of the restrictions, introduced since the Covid-19 pandemic made an impact across the...

Last weekend we spoke with Liana Loporto, NAEA Propertymark’s president, in an exclusive interview. Here we follow that up with an...

The Oxfordshire-based PropTech founders and software developers of Openview, today announced they have welcomed Pattinson Estate Agents to their list of clients.   Peter Grant, Managing...

There are an estimated 2.7 million landlords in the private rented sector (PRS) providing rental accommodation to multiple generations of tenant,...

Earlier this month, Fixflo held a webinar with David Cox, legal and compliance director of Rightmove, to discuss key government policies...

From 4 May 2021, your agency could be blocked from charging late fees, compounding interest on missing rent and taking any...

With much attention on those at risk of repossession or running up rent arrears, it's emerged that many others have actually used...

Fixflo’s webinar on February 9 saw an industry panel debate 2021’s threats and opportunities for letting agents. The panel discussed a range...

As we approach the end of the year, there is no doubt that it has been a turbulent 12 months for...

It’s that time of year again. Black Friday has been and gone and the run-up to Christmas is well and truly...

Back in September, Westminster Council launched a new strategy to help 'protect tenants' and 'ensure they live in good-quality and well-managed...

As lockdown – Season 2, the sequel no one asked for – gets underway in England, landlords, tenants and agents will...

What are the best ways for a letting agency to generate additional revenue and stay ahead of the competition? Management fees are...

Housing Minister Christopher Pincher announced that the introduction of the Renters' Reform Bill will be delayed for an indefinite period due...

Clear communication and common-sense actions by landlords, letting agents and students at the start of a tenancy can drastically improve the...

There is no doubting that 2020 has been a challenging year for all industries, with the lettings market being no exception. Following...

In recent years, the extent and role of the private rented sector (PRS) in the housing market has seen significant changes. The...

When letting agents are preparing to migrate from one piece of client accounting software to another, it can sometimes seem like...

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, better known as the furlough scheme, was introduced by the chancellor Rishi Sunak in March to...

The ban on evictions was due to end earlier this month, but following a last-minute U-turn from the government, it has...

Propertymark is working with an organisation called the Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance to inform agents how to sport signs and respond...

Revenue for The Property Franchise Group was hit by 20 per cent cent thanks for the lockdown - but sales listings...

Estate agents facing crippling running costs as the wider impacts of the Coronavirus crisis hit home may benefit, at least in...

With confirmation that Section 21 will be scrapped, how can agents get ready for life after no-fault evictions? The short answer is...

In recent months, we’ve seen headlines dominated by changes to tenancy rules, government consultations and more than a few scare stories. Landlords...

The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS) keeps deposit money safe for letting agents, landlords and renters during the course a tenancy....

The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS) keeps deposit money safe for letting agents, landlords and renters during the course a tenancy....

The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS) keeps deposit money safe for letting agents, landlords and renters during the course a tenancy....

When renting a property out, letting agents and landlords recognise that it is important to take a deposit from the tenant...

The UK renting demographic is diversifying at a rapid pace. While the current market poses many challenges for traditional letting agents,...

When a tenant failed to pay any rent after the first month his tenancy last year, the landlord did not expect...

Research from the Centre for Economics and Business Research has shown that the cost of the average rental deposit is expected...

Living next to inconsiderate neighbours can be a nightmare, but letting to bad tenants can prove costly, especially when issues, which...

The rental market has had to face a raft of changes over the past year, including the introduction of the 3% stamp...

It may still be too early to start compiling a Christmas wish list, but it is the right time to provide...

For many people buy-to-let continues to look an attractive income investment at a time of low saving rates and stock market...