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Flat values decline for 15 consecutive months impacting landlords Flat prices in the UK have fallen for 15 months in a row, according to Zoopla, while house prices continue to rise modestly. This trend affects

Landlord Alert on Rising County Court Judgements and Tenant Referencing County Court Judgements (CCJs) in England and Wales surged by 11.6% in 2025, reaching over one million new cases. This rise intensifies the importance of

New property management model offers revenue share for student housing owners Residium has launched a student accommodation management service combining technology and professional management, inviting property owners to become partners and share revenue instead of

Buy-to-let webinar to discuss interest rates and UK economic outlook Landbay is hosting a webinar on Friday 2 October at 11am to examine Bank Base Rate prospects, UK economic growth forecasts and inflation risks. The

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 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 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 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, 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 The government proposes reducing the period before councils can use Empty Dwelling Management Orders from two years to six months, sparking concerns from a