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Opinion: Should Estate Agents Face Prison for Overvaluing Properties?
A Property Industry Eye opinion piece questions whether estate agents who deliberately overvalue properties should face criminal penalties. The article compares this practice to fraud under UK law.
Midlands Letting Agent Accused of Withholding Deposits from Over 100 Tenants
A Midlands letting agent faces allegations of failing to return deposits to over 100 tenants and owing unpaid rent to landlords, according to a BBC investigation.
Leaseholders in Limbo After East London Spectrum Building Fire
Leaseholders of the Spectrum Building in Dagenham remain in legal limbo two years after a fire destroyed their flats, with ongoing mortgage payments and delayed insurance payouts.
Taxation Now Main Concern for UK Landlords, Research Finds
New research shows UK landlords are more concerned about taxation than regulation, with most planning to keep their current property portfolios.
Landlords Report Eviction Challenges Following Renters’ Rights Act
Landlords are facing difficulties regaining possession from problem tenants after the Renters’ Rights Act abolished no-fault evictions, according to Goodlord research.
Landlords Cite Taxation as Main Barrier to Further Investment
Research by Benham and Reeves finds most landlords plan to maintain their portfolios, with taxation ranked as the biggest barrier to further investment in the UK rental market.
Edinburgh Council to Decide on 300% Council Tax Premium for Second Homes
Edinburgh councillors will decide whether to impose a 300% council tax premium on second homes, potentially raising annual bills to around £16,000 for Band H properties.
LRG to Acquire Historic Henry Adams Estate Agency in South England
LRG is set to acquire Henry Adams, a long-established estate agency with 12 branches across Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire. The deal is expected to complete on 1st September.
Landlord Fined Thousands for Neglecting Historic Building
A landlord has been ordered to pay thousands after neglecting a historic building, following a clampdown in the city, according to Landlord Today.
Survey Finds Over Half of Landlords Remain Confident in Buy-to-Let
A survey commissioned by Benham and Reeves found that 50.6% of landlords in England still view residential property as a good long-term investment despite increased regulation.
Reform UK Plans to Revive Right To Buy Policy
Reform UK has announced intentions to reinvigorate the Right To Buy scheme, aiming to allow more social housing tenants to purchase their homes.
Section 21 Demise Makes Regaining Possession Tougher, Poll Suggests
A poll suggests regaining possession is already tougher for landlords following the end of Section 21, with Section 8 now the only legal eviction route.