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Heidi Shackell, chief executive officer at The Lettings Hub said: “The General Election, called in May, halted progress of the Renters'...

The nation heads to the polls today to help choose the next Government. Housing hasn’t been a main feature and most of...

There’s been a broadly warm response from much of the property industry to Labour’s manifesto, but a call for more detail...

A political party is pledging that if elected it will make every home in the UK have an EPC rating of...

The Liberal Democrat General Election manifesto has been published, promising more housebuilding, abolishing leasehold tenures and its own buyer support scheme. Its...

Win, lose or draw for the political hopefuls standing as candidates in the upcoming general election, it is likely that the...

To put it simply – letting agents are our business. When they overwhelmingly voice a concern about something, we take that...

So we’ve been sent the ‘Save The Date’ card - it’s July 4. Now all we need is the invitation to the...

The Government’s controversial Renters (Reform) Bill has fallen victim to Rishi Sunak’s election announcement and has been shelved. The legislation – which...

A stamp duty cut would see house prices go up and evictions soar, a property industry commentator claims. Reports in the past...

There was a long-awaited return to the House of Commons this week when the Renters (Reform) Bill finally rose to the...

Yulia Barnes is founder and managing partner of Barnes Law   2024 is set to be another significant year for the property...

As the world marches relentlessly forward to 2024, the government’s flagship legislation for the private rented sector (PRS) remains in limbo. This...

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

The Labour Party is being urged to take the lead on estate agency regulation and help driving up standards in the...

Introduced to Parliament in May, the Renters (Reform) Bill seeks to improve the private rental sector for both tenants and landlords....

When moving abroad, many people weigh up the pros and cons of renting or purchasing their own property.  In its new survey,...

Andrews Lettings Director Angharad Trueman has identified two priorities for her forthcoming term as President of the Association of Lettings Agents. Known...

Housing Minister Rachel Maclean MP is probably looking forward to her summer break this year. But wherever she's going and whatever she's...

Sleight of hand, optical illusion, card up the sleeve – we all love a good conjuring trick, don’t we? And they say...

A controversial change due to be brought about in the proposed Renters’ Reform Bill is the abolition of Section 21 ‘no...

The election of Humza Yousaf as the new leader of the Scottish National Party yesterday was immediately met with concern from...

Time is up for Boris Johnson's tenure as Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party, serving 3 years and 44...

As inflation passes the 10% mark, it’s no surprise that many landlords are hurriedly reviewing the health of their buy-to-let portfolio. You...

With the government releasing details on the Fairer Private Rented Sector, landlords and letting agents are looking for ways to maintain...

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

After years of delays and upheaval, the Renters' Reform Bill finally appears to be back on the agenda, in an effort...

Agents have pledged to keep a close eye on planning reforms amid a proposed overhaul announced in the Queen’s Speech yesterday. Prince...

In this weekend feature, inventory expert and chair of the AIIC, Daniel Evans, sets out why rental reform changes will make...

A campaigning MP is to meet with a government minister to discuss controls and disincentives for second homes. Former Liberal Democrat MP...

The lettings sector looks set to steam ahead in 2022 after a record-breaking 2021, despite the financial and mobility challenges of...

In this guest feature, James Dilgul, Head of Marketing at Fixflo, the market-leading repairs and maintenance management software provider, looks at how...

Within weeks the focus of the industry will be on the White Paper to be issued on rental reform before Christmas. Let’s...

Robert Jenrick has been sacked from his post as Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary. He was the third major name to...

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

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

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

Estate agency offices in Wales, closed for many weeks as part of that country’s lockdown, will reopen from next Monday, April 12. The...

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

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...

Tenants, landlords, agents, and house buyers all breathed a sigh of relief on Halloween when the government announced that home moves...

Property is considered to be a safe investment. The buy-to-let market is booming, fuelled by a generation unable to get on...

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...

The announcement of the Renters’ Reform Bill in the Queen’s speech last December caused a collective groan across the country from...

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...

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

The pandemic and the way the government has reacted to the private rental sector (PRS) has got me thinking about the...

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

Labour’s shadow housing minister has revealed that it will be two years at least before the party sets out its long-term...

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

The government is extending the eviction ban for a further two months. A tweet early this evening from Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick...

Hello, this is the final Conquering Corona for the week as we continue to help agents with advice and guidance through...

Where else to start? Since my last Natter two weeks ago, all our lives have changed more than we could ever...

Hello - here we are with Friday’s help and advice.  A reminder, if you need it, that we want to share your...

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

Earlier this month, Boris Johnson carried out a reshuffle of his cabinet, telling ministers they must 'repay the trust of those...

It’s been clear for a while that the additional regulation landlords and agents are facing has helped professionalise the private rental...

He portrays himself as a scourge of the Remoaner elite and a champion of the people, but when it comes to...

In just over two weeks, the UK population will head to the polls for the fourth general election since 2010. Of course,...

The National Association of Estate Agents and the Association of Residential Letting Agents have issued their manifesto for next month’s General...

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

If you thought - perhaps hoped - that five weeks of prorogued Parliament meant a break from politics, think again: the...

The trade headlines may be dominated by a revolution proposed for how agents are regulated, licensed and trained but one thing...

Increasing legislation and regulation has arguably been the biggest talking point in the private rented sector (PRS) over the last few...

Nobody likes change. It makes people feel threatened, undermines their confidence, and makes them worry about the future. But regardless of...

Over the past two decades, investing in buy-to-let has been a relatively easy way to make money, which is why so...

The Council of Mortgage Lenders says the number of repossessions in the first quarter of 2016 was 2,100 - the lowest...

Someone told me the other day that it’s now only seven Mondays till Christmas. Now there’s a scary thought. Best get...

Gentrification is a divisive, provocative issue, but why are estate agents (especially Foxtons) appearing to bear the brunt of the public’s...

Vandals seeking to ‘reclaim Brixton’ have used a road sign to smash the windows of a Foxtons branch on the high...