Every listing should have a virtual tour within three years – PropTech firm
The man behind a PropTech supplier of virtual tours says he wants to get every listing in the UK’s lettings…
Can Covid rental market learn from the 2008 financial downturn?
Rents have climbed up to 68 per cent across England since the financial crash in 2008. Research by Ascend Property…
Beware of property and other investment scams – warning
The Citizens Advice consumer charity is warning that fake investment scams are amongst the fraudulent activity that’s on the rise…
Another rental property licensing scheme consultation launched
A proposal for one of the country’s largest ever private rental sector licensing schemes has gone out to consultation. Manchester’s…
‘Greenest areas to rent’ identified in latest survey
If agents want to emphasise the green credentials of their local area, then a new league table may be of…
Lloyds Bank sets up management firm to handle apartments to let
It’s been reported that the Lloyds Banking Group is set to buy its first property as it seeks to become…
Insurance dealer sets up service for tenants to win compensation
The man behind an early version of deposit replacement for the private rental sector has now set up a service…
Stop Rent Rises and Tax Second Homes – petition wins huge support
Almost 40,000 people have signed a petition urging rent caps for private tenants and hefty tax rises for second home…
Eviction Ban: government accused of hypocrisy over tenants’ rights
Baroness Alicia Kennedy has accused the government of hypocrisy over its diverging approach to evictions for commercial and residential tenants.…
Leap in demand as London’s rental market springs back to life
London’s rental market is witnessing a strong recovery in spite of the pandemic, according to the latest analysis by lettings…