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Disputes: New tribunal decision bad news for landlords
Could have a big impact
A falling market ‘could jumpstart online agencies with upmarket clients’
A downturn at the top end of the property market could be a boon for online estate agencies looking to target higher-value homes, argues Michelle Ricci of property research and analysis firm Propcision...
Why property financiers must keep calm and carry on lending
The future of the UK property market depends on whether markets, lenders, investors and developers choose to trade on negative sentiment, as opposed to the strong underlying fundamentals, says Randeesh…
A Letter to the Chancellor: Halve SDLT to save the property industry
Banda Property's Edo Mapelli Mozzi has penned an open letter to the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, beseeching him to halve SDLT levies to boost the property industry and the economy...
14 Days Into Brexit: Surely a greater buying opportunity is difficult to imagine?
There's been a noticeable increase in the number of international buyers and more deals are being done than you would expect at this time of year, says Trevor Abrahmsohn - the second week of September…
Has your estate agency career not quite turned out the way you planned?
Don't let the next 10 years of your life slip by or be fooled by false promises, says agency boss Jason Tebb - take courage and have confidence in your own ability...
Why property fears after Brexit vote are a sign of wider UK housing problems
While post-referendum market catastrophising has brought problems into sharper relief, recent troubles for listed property companies and real estate investment funds are symptoms of a deeper malaise in…
Four thoughts on what’s next for the property market
Measured musings on how the UK, London and PCL markets currently stand
Sealing The Deal: How to ensure a safe journey to completion
28% of buyers in the last two years have had a purchase fall through after their offer was accepted
Brexit offers government a ‘chance to save face over SDLT fumble’
Recent SDLT changes have proved to be a bit disastrous for everyone, says Banda Property boss Edo Mapelli Mozzi, but there may be cause for hope...
The Big Lemon: The Doer Upper’s letter from Amalfi
Surrounded by lemons on Italy's Amalfi coast, Alan Page reflects on what the EU Referendum result means for London...
Why privatising the Land Registry could be a costly mistake
Nottingham Trent University's Nigel Hudson questions the wisdom of selling off such a prime national asset