Franchisee expands with acquisition of second letting branch
Franchisee expands with acquisition of second letting branch Martin & Co franchisee David Rebe has acquired the Basingstoke branch, marking his second acquisition after taking on Oxford and Thame businesses in 2024. The move reflects
PropTech webinar to address licensing and regulation challenges for agents
PropTech webinar to address licensing and regulation challenges for agents Kamma, a PropTech firm known for tracking private rental sector licensing, is hosting a webinar on October 13 to help letting agents navigate recent regulatory
Agent and property manager fined £100,000 for serious housing offences
Agent and property manager fined £100,000 for serious housing offences Brent Council has imposed fines totaling over £100,000 on an agent and property manager for overcrowding and multiple housing safety breaches at a London property.
New builds prove more cost-effective than fixer-uppers for landlords
New builds prove more cost-effective than fixer-uppers for landlords Research by the Home Builders Federation reveals that renovating older properties to modern standards can cost over £170,000, making new build homes a more economical choice
Propertymark urges Chancellor Healey to reduce taxes for housing sector
Propertymark urges Chancellor Healey to reduce taxes for housing sector Propertymark, a leading agents’ trade body, has called on Chancellor John Healey to prioritise tax cuts and support for the housing market in the upcoming
Group criticises government plan to ease council takeover of empty homes
Group criticises government plan to ease council takeover of empty homes The government proposes reducing the period before councils can use Empty Dwelling Management Orders from two years to six months, sparking concerns from a
Agent and manager fined over £100,000 for overcrowded London rental
Agent and manager fined over £100,000 for overcrowded London rental Two individuals linked to a London rental property were fined a combined total exceeding £100,000 for overcrowding and serious safety breaches. The case highlights enforcement
Landlords warned they remain liable under Renters Rights Act despite agents
Landlords warned they remain liable under Renters Rights Act despite agents Landlords are cautioned that outsourcing compliance tasks to letting agents does not remove their legal liability under the Renters Rights Act. They remain responsible
Solihull council hosts free fraud and rental reform forum for agents and landlords
Solihull council hosts free fraud and rental reform forum for agents and landlords Solihull Landlord Forum offers free advice on rental reform and fraud prevention for local landlords and letting agents on October 8. The
safeagent webinar to review Renters Rights Act and new regulations
safeagent webinar to review Renters Rights Act and new regulations safeagent is hosting a webinar on 4 November to help letting agents understand the Renters Rights Act, the new PRS database rollout, and compliance with
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