The Top 5 Housing Hotspots for 2019, as Predicted by Surrenden Invest
As we near the end of the year, it’s time to look at what 2019 might bring for the property…
Scottish Private Rental Sector Continues Upward Trend, Reports Citylets
The Scottish private rental sector recorded an average increase of 2.2% in rent prices, to reach £789 per month, in…
Calls for Incentives for Agents to Implement Fees Ban Ahead of Introduction
The Government has suggested that it could incentivise letting agents to stop charging fees to tenants ahead of the introduction…
RLA Threatens Council with Judicial Review Over ‘Unlawful’ Licensing Plan
The Great Yarmouth Borough Council has been threatened with a judicial review by the Residential Landlords Association (RLA). The letter…
North-South Property Price Divide Expected to Shrink
Over the next five years, the price divide between the North and South of the UK is expected to shrink,…
HHIC Welcomes Higher Landlord Contribution For Energy Efficiency Measures
Should landlords have to take more responsibility for their rental properties’ insufficient energy efficiency measures? The Heating and Hotwater Industry…
Victory for Landlords as Government Withdraws Permission for Licensing Scheme
Brighton and Hove City Council has lost permission to introduce a selective licensing scheme that was due to go live…
Landlord Charges Increasing Despite no Firm Date for Tenant Fees Ban
Letting agents are already increasing their fees to landlords, despite no agreed date being set for the Tenant Fees Bill.…
Knight Frank Prime London Lettings Report shows Demand Outstripping Rental Supply
New figures from Knight Frank show that there has been an increase in rent prices in London’s prime property market.…
No Sign of a Seasonal Slowdown for the UK Property Market, Reports Agency Express
Following buoyant activity in September, the latest Property Activity Index from Agency Express confirms that there’s no sign of a…