New electrical safety regs for rental flats to come into force
Every fixed electrical installation in a rental property will need to be inspected and tested at least every five years by a qualified person.
A ‘sophisticated gang of fraudsters’ is targeting luxury rental flats in London
Estate agents tell of fraudulent tenants targeting luxury rental homes in London, while Benham & Reeves has flagged a 117% "surge in fake applications" in the wake of the recently-enacted Tenant Fee Act…
Government to ban ‘no-fault’ evictions in ‘seismic’ rental sector shake-up
James Brokenshire announces Government's intention to abolish 'no-fault' Section 21 evictions, in what's being billed as the 'biggest change to the private rental sector in a generation'
Government looks to regulate the rental sector; proposes mandatory qualifications for agents & criminal sanctions for ‘rogues’
MPs promise a 'new crackdown' on rogue letting and managing agents; offending agents could face prosecution
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Across Britain, 6% more homes changed hands this May than last. But London's activity level has not seen the same boost.
Foxtons aims to double profit again with £50mn target
Resurgent estate agency briefs investors on next stage of ambitious growth plan.
Jo Eccles: On the importance of acting quickly on good value
While many of today's purchasers are focused on discounts, recognising keen pricing is just as key, says top acquisition expert.
Foxtons, Rightmove alumnus joins Lomond to drive further expansion
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