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Agents provide Renters Rights Act guidance ahead of student influx Over 100,000 students are expected to rent in Manchester for the new academic year amid tighter supply and new tenancy rules under the Renters’ Rights

Guildcrest Estates expands with acquisition of local agency and lettings portfolio Kent-based Guildcrest Estates has acquired Frederick & Co Property Services, adding 150 managed properties to its portfolio as part of a strategic expansion in

Renters Rights Act drives London rent rises amid tighter supply Rents in Greater London have increased by 6.1% year-on-year in September, following the introduction of the Renters Rights Act. The legislation has influenced landlords to

Green Party calls for rent controls amid claims landlords charge extortionate rents The Green Party has called for a three-year emergency brake on private rents to curb rising costs, accusing landlords of charging extortionate rents

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 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 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 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 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 Alasdair Morrison & Mundys’ Newark and Southwell offices will trade as Mundys from October 1, reflecting their integration since Mundys acquired Alasdair Morrison & Partners’ sales