Chancellor considers taxing holiday lets as second homes
Chancellor considers taxing holiday lets as second homes Analysis reveals holiday lets contribute over £17,000 annually to local economies, but proposed reclassification could impose hefty council tax and second home premiums, threatening profitability and local
Government to raise £325m annually from landlord database fees
Government to raise £325m annually from landlord database fees The UK government will charge landlords £65 per property annually for a new rental sector database, expected to raise over £325 million each year, according to
Rents rise as Renters’ Rights Act reduces London lettings supply
Rents rise as Renters’ Rights Act reduces London lettings supply Average rents in prime outer London increased 3% in the year to September amid a 6.4% drop in new listings, reflecting supply constraints linked to
Foreign investors bulk-buy high-value new-builds in London
Foreign investors bulk-buy high-value new-builds in London High-value new-build residential properties in prime central London are increasingly being purchased in bulk by foreign investors, driving up rental values and reducing competition for landlords in the
Podcast explores meaning of home with TV and radio stars
Podcast explores meaning of home with TV and radio stars A new podcast titled Home Again, launched by SpareRoom, features guests including Stacey Dooley and Matt Edmonson discussing how homes shape identity and experience, highlighting
Estate agency offices rebrand to unify under Mundys name
Estate agency offices rebrand to unify under Mundys name Alasdair Morrison & Mundys’ Newark and Southwell offices will trade as Mundys from October 1, reflecting their integration since Mundys acquired Alasdair Morrison & Partners’ sales
Agents secure instruction for rare £8m Cowbridge investment portfolio
Agents secure instruction for rare £8m Cowbridge investment portfolio A portfolio of 24 residential and commercial properties in Cowbridge, Wales, is on the market with offers over £8 million. The collection is 98% let and
Auction sector remains robust despite market challenges in 2026
Auction sector remains robust despite market challenges in 2026 The UK property auction market showed resilience in the third quarter of 2026, with steady demand for certain asset types despite increased price sensitivity and a
Women in Estate Agency 2027 event tickets now on sale
Women in Estate Agency 2027 event tickets now on sale Tickets for the Women in Estate Agency 2027 flagship event opened for sale on 2 October. The event will take place on 4 March at
No-deposit options valued more than parking by private renters
No-deposit options valued more than parking by private renters A recent survey reveals that almost one in three private renters consider no-deposit options among the top factors when choosing a home, ranking it above parking
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