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Changing times
What’s keeping the Private Rented Sector (PRS) awake at night? Big developers morphing into large scale landlords, apparently. Build to Rent is the biggest concern, according to 72 per cent of the PRS...
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New proptech consultancy launches, with familiar names
PropTech specialists, James Dearsley and Eddie Holmes, have launched www.proptechconsult.com to help property companies overcome the challenges brought by digital transformation. Previous clients...
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Brexit’s happening, so let’s at least prepare for it
The Brexit negotiations have started, but for all the information emerging from the camps, a disinterested observer would hardly be aware that one of the most important periods in the long history of...
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Grant Property’s new players
Grant Property, a Scottish residential investment and management company, has appointed former Scotland cricket captain Preston Mommsen and Young Banker of the Year 2016 finalist Nicole Perry to its...
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Advertising watchdog censures Houser over ad, but is anyone at home?
Hybrid property portal Houser has been criticised by the Advertising Standards Authority after it ignored efforts by the watchdog to investigate a complaint about one of its listings. Agent Newton...
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Tax changes herald arrival of uber renter says London agent
The UK’s looming exit from the EU and the ending of permanent non-dom tax status by the Cameron government in 2015 has created a new phenomenon in the property called the uber tenant, it has been...
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Consultation starts on Welsh letting fees ban
The government in Wales has launched its formal consultation on a Welsh letting fees ban in preparation for legislation, with a deadline for agents and landlords to respond of 27th September. Once the...
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Leading solicitor warns of property fraud epidemic
One of London’s leading law firms Mackrell Turner Garrett is warning property investors to step up their efforts to protect themselves against property fraud. Recent evidence collected by the firm...
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Matterport and Google partner
Immersive media technology company Matterport, has announced a partnership with Google, enabling the publication of Matterport content to Google Street View. Owners of Matterport Spaces can publish...
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Barbon appoints new non-exec Director
Barbon Insurance, the provider of risk solutions to the residential lettings sector, via its HomeLet and Rentshield Direct brands, has appointed Mark Witherspoon as non-executive Director. Mark has...
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CIELA launch now very likely to proceed, says founder
CIELA’s founding members at an inaugural gathering earlier this year. The CIELA launch strategy to highlight the organisations potential downfall unless agents sign up in enough numbers has worked...
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The (unexpected) ways to use property photos to market your agency
With more people searching for properties online than ever before, high quality photographs are an essential part of marketing a property. There are several different ways you can use photography in...
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Consumers warned by The Property Ombudsman over Bucks agency’s conduct
A Buckinghamshire sales and letting agency has run into trouble with The Property Ombudsman (TPO) again after it failed to provide information or a written assurance following a recent complaint to TPO...
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Scarborough landlord licensing scheme launched
Landlord licensing has gone live in the Yorkshire seaside town of Scarborough bringing the total number of towns and cities to introduce schemes over the past two years to over 35 local authorities....
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Connells Estate Agents expand
An estate agency has relocated to larger new-build premises in Amesbury as business continues to grow. Property consultancy Myddelton & Major has successfully negotiated the letting of the new Unit...
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Connells South East New Homes expands
Connells’ South East New Homes division has appointed Louise Savage as New Homes Business Development Partner. Louise has 13 years’ experience in the land and new homes industry, starting her career in...
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Advertising watchdog censures Houser over ad, but is anyone at home?
Hybrid property portal Houser has been criticised by the Advertising Standards Authority after it ignored efforts by the watchdog to investigate a complaint about one of its listings. Agent Newton...
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Tax changes herald arrival of uber renter says London agent
The UK’s looming exit from the EU and the ending of permanent non-dom tax status by the Cameron government in 2015 has created a new phenomenon in the property called the uber tenant, it has been...
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Can a property photo say more than a 1,000 words?
Property photo and floorplan enhancing software PropertyBOX is inviting 200 agents to trial its updated product which, it claims, increases clicks on Rightmove by 20%. Developer KeyAGENT says its...
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One in five MPs are landlords, register reveals
One in five MPs are landlords, it is has been revealed following the release of MPs’ financial interests for the first time since this year’s General Election. MPs are required to give information on...
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