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Lettie integrates with Apex27 CRM to streamline maintenance reporting Maintenance platform Lettie has launched a two-way integration with Apex27 CRM, allowing letting agents to automate maintenance requests from tenants via WhatsApp directly into their existing

Letting agents raise funds for cancer charity with Lake District hike Three members of My Property Box agency group completed a 26-mile hike around Ullswater in the Lake District, raising £1,766 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Renters Rights Act increases lettings sector workload significantly A recent survey reveals that 73% of lettings professionals report increased administrative burdens due to the Renters Rights Act, with compliance and record keeping cited as major

Calls grow for action on £750m unclaimed tenancy deposits Industry experts highlight a significant gap in tenancy deposit legislation as an estimated £750 million remains unclaimed in England and Wales, urging government intervention to clarify

Housing provider launches Intermediate Market Rent scheme A housing association has introduced Intermediate Market Rent to offer below-market rental homes for working households unable to access social housing or afford private rents, aiming to improve

Renters Rights Act increases letting agents’ role for landlords A recent survey by The Letting Partnership reveals that letting agents see their role as more vital to landlords following the introduction of the Renters Rights

TV property guru airlifted to hospital after beach accident Kirstie Allsopp, well known for her work on Location Location Location, was airlifted to hospital after slipping and injuring her leg on a Devon beach. The

Rightmove launches rent review tool for Renters Rights Act compliance Rightmove has introduced new rent review functionality within its Tenancy Manager platform to help letting agents handle rent increases efficiently under the Renters Rights Act

Rent challenge rights create unintended incentives for tenants and landlords New rights allowing tenants to challenge rent increases aim to protect renters but may encourage frequent disputes and annual rent reviews, putting pressure on landlords

Government commits to new social housing amid Renters’ Rights Act challenges The Government has pledged billions to build over 70,000 new social and affordable homes to ease pressure on the private rented sector, which is