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New Pet Request Rules Have Minimal Impact, Agency Claims
A report finds that most landlords have not received formal pet requests since new rights came into force on May 1, according to Landlord Today.
Lettings Industry Urges Tough Action on Rogue Landlords in New Database
A lettings industry body wants the upcoming compulsory Private Rental Sector database to be robust against rogue landlords, according to Landlord Today.
Foreign Investors Account for One in Five New Buy-to-Let Businesses
Hamptons agency reports that foreign investors are behind one in five new buy-to-let businesses, according to Letting Agent Today.
Rightmove Integrates Lettings Leads with CRM Provider
Rightmove has integrated its lettings leads with a CRM provider, according to Letting Agent Today. This is the latest in a series of such integrations.
Albany Lettings Acquires Hadden Rankin in Edinburgh Agency Deal
Albany Lettings has acquired Hadden Rankin Property Management, consolidating two established Edinburgh lettings agencies.
Lettings Agency Completes Third Acquisition Within a Year
A lettings agency has made its third acquisition in a year, according to Letting Agent Today.
Barratt Redrow: First-Time Buyers Face Toughest Market Since Financial Crisis
Barratt Redrow's chief executive says young first-time buyers now face the most challenging conditions since the financial crisis, citing rising interest rates, student debt, and wage pressures.
New Government PRS Database to Require Agent Involvement
A lettings industry body says the upcoming government Private Rental Sector database should allow agent entries. The database will be compulsory and require landlord fees.
Government Announces Bailiff Reforms Amid Ongoing Court Delays
The government has stated that most possession cases do not require bailiff enforcement and is working to improve system efficiency, including bailiff recruitment and retention.
Reigate Council Proposes Article 4 Controls for Small HMOs
Reigate and Banstead Borough Council is consulting on an Article 4 direction to require planning permission for converting homes into small HMOs.
Buy to Let Remortgaging Reaches Record High, Reports Property118
Buy to let remortgaging has reached a record high, with 57% of leveraged landlords arranging a new loan, remortgage or product transfer in the 12 months to June, according to Property118.
Pet Requests Remain Uncommon Despite Tenant Interest
Most UK landlords report receiving no formal pet requests under new rules, despite many tenants valuing pet-friendly properties, according to Property118.