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Tenants Donate £500,000 to Centrepoint via mydeposits Scheme
Tenants using mydeposits' custodial scheme have donated £500,000 to Centrepoint by opting to give interest from their deposits at tenancy end.
Rents Stabilise Following End of Rent Control Experiment
Rents have stabilised after the conclusion of a rent control experiment, according to Letting Agent Today.
Government Plans Custodial-Only Deposit Protection for Tenancies
The government wants all tenancy deposits to be protected via custodial arrangements, according to Letting Agent Today.
Agent Marks 30 Years Since Starting as Lettings Negotiator
A lettings agent is celebrating 30 years since joining the industry as a negotiator, according to Letting Agent Today.
Lewes Council to Consult Letting Agents on Rental Enforcement
Lewes district council plans to engage with letting agents as it strengthens enforcement in the private rented sector.
Labour MP Links Private Rents to Rising Welfare Budget
A Labour MP has said private landlords’ rent levels are partly responsible for the size of the UK welfare budget, according to Landlord Today.
Council Moves to Deter Future HMOs with Article 4 Direction
A council has secured an Article 4 Direction to deter future HMOs, according to Landlord Today.
Quick Buy Firm Expands to Tenanted Properties Amid Landlord Exits
Bettermove is now offering its quick buy service to tenanted properties, targeting landlords leaving the private rental sector, according to Landlord Today.
High Rents Make Home Buying Difficult, Says Traitors Winner
A report highlights that high rents are making it tough for first-time buyers, according to a winner of The Traitors.
Manchester Tops Investor Demand, Says Property App Data
Manchester has become the most in-demand city for property investors, with 23% of app users searching there, according to The Property Buying Company.
Buyers Increasingly Ask About Heat Resilience in UK Property Viewings
Estate agents report a rise in buyer enquiries about how homes cope with extreme heat, as UK temperatures approach 38C and heatwaves become more frequent.
Major Lenders Cut Mortgage Rates as Competition Intensifies
Barclays, Nationwide, Virgin Money and others have announced mortgage rate cuts, with buy-to-let and residential products affected amid increased lender competition.