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Luke Christodoulides to Depart NatWest After 22 Years
Luke Christodoulides is set to leave his role as national account manager at NatWest after more than 22 years with the bank, according to Mortgage Solutions.
Pivotal Appoints Orji as COO and Crossfield as CTO in Senior Leadership Changes
Pivotal has appointed Nneka Orji as group COO and Charlie Crossfield as group CTO, following the retirement of two founding leaders. The firm has made 25 acquisitions since launch.
MPs Urge Government to Consult on Stamp Duty Alternatives by Year End
MPs have called for a government consultation on alternatives to stamp duty, citing its impact on homeownership affordability and the property market.
LMS Chief Executive Nick Chadbourne to Step Down After Ten Years
Nick Chadbourne will leave his role as chief executive of LMS after a decade. Ian Robinson has been appointed interim CEO while a permanent successor is sought.
Nationwide Reduces Product Transfer Rates for Existing Borrowers
Nationwide has reduced its product transfer rates by 0.12%, with rates now starting from 4.56% for existing borrowers. The changes apply to two-, five-, and ten-year fixed rate deals.
Landlord Rent Incomes Reach Record High, Reports Pegasus Insight
Average annual landlord income has reached a record £89,000, according to Pegasus Insight research cited by Property118.
Propertymark Supports Tougher Landlord Register Rules in Northern Ireland
Propertymark has backed proposals to strengthen landlord registration rules in Northern Ireland, which could require more safety documentation from landlords.
Government Rejects Petition for Stronger HMO Controls
The government has rejected a petition for tighter HMO controls in Old Bexley and Sidcup, confirming it will keep its regulatory powers under review.
Tower Hamlets Leads London for Buy-to-Let Yields
Tower Hamlets has the highest gross buy-to-let yield in London at 6.3%, according to research cited by Property118.
Chestertons Appoints Katinka Hill as New Head of Lettings
Chestertons has named Katinka Hill as its new Head of Lettings, recognising her nearly two decades of service and leadership within the agency.
Agency Group Surpasses 50,000 Landlord Clients After Latest Acquisition
A property agency group now has over 50,000 landlord clients, following its latest acquisition, according to Letting Agent Today.
Sales Agency Reports Surge in Student Landlord Exits
YieldMe reports record sales of student HMOs, citing £170m in transactions and over 2,000 student bedrooms sold in the past year amid concerns over landlord exits.