House prices increase as housing market recovery continues
Annual house price growth recorded in the Nationwide House Price Index is at 5% for September, which is the highest rate since…
Government begins consultation for private rental sector EPC improvements
The Government is seeking views on proposals to raise energy performance standards for the private rental sector (PRS) in England…
Tenant demand continues to reach record levels, says ARLA Propertymark
The latest Private Rented Sector (PRS) Report from ARLA Propertymark shows that the number of new prospective tenants continued to…
Record number of properties sold for more than asking price in August
NAEA Propertymark has released its Housing Report August 2020, which states that 13% of properties sold for more than the original…
Housing Hand calls for Government to introduce rent debt loan solution
UK rent guarantor service Housing Hand is calling on the Government to step in and solve the issue of mounting tenant debt…
Winter Economy Plan – Primary goal to support people’s jobs, but “way we achieve that must evolve”
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced the Winter Economy Plan, which includes plans for a new Job Support Scheme and an…
Over £600,000 in tenancy deposits unclaimed in Scotland
Tenants across Scotland could be due a share of £697,554, after failing to claim back deposits at the end of their…
Property professionals comment on the end of the eviction ban
In response to the ban on possession proceedings coming to an end, law firm Royds Withy King says it is…
Home sellers warned not to miss out on stamp duty holiday deadline
NAEA Propertymark recommends sellers market their properties before 26th September to meet the stamp duty holiday deadline of 31st March. Mark Hayward,…
Automated tenant check-ins an important step for student lettings success
Inventory service provider No Letting Go says letting agents operating in the student letting market should encourage landlords and tenants…