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Landlord Banned for Five Years After Overcrowding Offences in Wembley
A landlord has received a five-year ban after Brent council found over 18 people living in a property licensed for seven, with serious safety concerns.
Property Management Firm Claims Cost Savings for Landlords
Rushbrook & Rathbone claims property management services could save landlords money, citing analysis of management fees versus compliance risks.
One-to-one Sessions Offered for Landlords to Pay Licensing Fee
Landlords can book 30-minute one-to-one sessions to pay their licensing fee, according to Landlord Today.
Flat Prices Fall Sharply, London Most Affected
Flat prices have dropped, with London experiencing the most significant decline. Other property types are still seeing positive growth.
Goodlord Names Reposit as Exclusive Deposit Replacement Partner
Goodlord has selected Reposit as its exclusive deposit replacement partner, offering landlords up to 60% more cover and tenants a more affordable alternative to traditional deposits.
Letting Agents Urged to Strengthen Deposit Evidence Amid Regulatory Changes
Letting agents are being advised to improve evidence and record-keeping for deposit disputes as the Renters’ Rights Act brings changes to the private rental sector.
Self-employed estate agents outperform traditional agents, says TwentyEA
Self-employed estate agents are outperforming traditional agents on key sales metrics, according to new data from TwentyEA. However, they still represent a small but growing share of the UK property market.
UK Inflation Falls Sharply, Prompting Rate Cut Speculation
UK inflation dropped to 2.8% in April, raising expectations of a potential Bank of England rate cut. Mortgage lenders have responded by reducing some fixed rates.
NRLA and The Lettings Industry Council Announce New Partnership
The NRLA and The Lettings Industry Council have announced a new partnership to present a united voice for landlords and letting agents, following the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act.
Self-Employed Estate Agents Achieve Higher Completion Rates, Data Shows
Self-employed estate agents have higher sale completion rates and faster transaction times than traditional agents, according to new data from TwentyEA.
UK Inflation Drops to 2.8% as Lenders Cut Mortgage Rates
UK inflation fell to 2.8% in April, prompting major lenders to reduce selected fixed mortgage rates. The decline was driven by lower energy bills and easing food inflation.
Goodlord Selects Reposit as Sole Deposit Replacement Partner
Goodlord has named Reposit as its exclusive partner for deposit replacement products, making Reposit the only integrated tenancy security solution on the Goodlord platform.