Polling insights to help letting agents understand their customers
Polling insights to help letting agents understand their customers Polling expert Will Ullstein of YouGov UK will address letting agents at The Voice of the Agent Conference in November, offering new data on customer attitudes
New pan-London plan aims to boost rental housing supply
New pan-London plan aims to boost rental housing supply A new report from BusinessLDN and CBRE proposes a coordinated approach to increase institutional investment in London’s rental sector, addressing the city’s rising temporary accommodation needs
Independent agency becomes largest lettings firm in Norfolk after acquisition
Independent agency becomes largest lettings firm in Norfolk after acquisition Pymm & Co has acquired rival Starkings & Watson Lettings, expanding its lettings operation and doubling its Norwich office space as it responds to increased
Renters Rights Act sparks sharp rise in rent guarantor use
Renters Rights Act sparks sharp rise in rent guarantor use The introduction of the Renters Rights Act has caused a 50% increase in rent guarantor applications, as landlords adjust to new rules limiting upfront rent
Government considers easing holiday let business rates thresholds
Government considers easing holiday let business rates thresholds A government consultation is exploring changes to the occupancy thresholds for holiday lets to qualify for business rates, potentially reducing financial pressure on holiday let landlords facing
Reading Council invites landlords to join rent guarantee scheme
Reading Council invites landlords to join rent guarantee scheme Reading Council is holding a Landlord Information Evening to promote its Rent Guarantee Scheme and incentives for landlords. The event aims to improve private rental standards
Lloyds Bank expands private rental portfolio with 182 new homes
Lloyds Bank expands private rental portfolio with 182 new homes Lloyds Living, part of Lloyds Banking Group, has secured 182 new private rental homes through a deal with Keepmoat, increasing its portfolio to around 7,000
Agents raise nearly £30,000 for Breast Cancer Now charity
Agents raise nearly £30,000 for Breast Cancer Now charity A charity walk organised by Agents Together and Women in Estate Agency has raised over £29,600 for Breast Cancer Now in memory of Sarah Edmundson, a
Prime London rents rise 40% over seven years despite falling lets
Prime London rents rise 40% over seven years despite falling lets Average rents in prime London have increased by over 40% since the pre-pandemic period, while the number of lets agreed has dropped significantly, according
Finest Retreats expands portfolio with acquisition of 72 Devon properties
Finest Retreats expands portfolio with acquisition of 72 Devon properties Finest Retreats has acquired My Favourite Cottages, adding over 70 holiday properties to its portfolio and increasing its total to more than 900. The acquisition
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