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New rent rise rules to tie up landlords and agents for months
1 day ago · Reapit is worried that the new rules on rent increases will see tenants, landlords and agents tied up in a Tribunal system ill-equipped to deal with a rise in case work. Agents are facing a massive increase in rent rise challenges once the Renters’ Rights Bill becomes law in the spring of next year, warns Reapit’s Steve Richmond (main image)
HOUSE PRICES UPDATE: Pent-up demand is starting to show
1 day ago · Zoopla. – UK house prices are on track to be up to 2% higher over 2024. – Buyers are paying a greater proportion of the asking price (96.8%), which has rebounded the most in London and the South East. – The housing market continues to adjust to 4%+ mortgage rates with increased market activity rather than faster price growth.
PROPERTY MARKET ANALYSIS: Latest house prices compared in …
1 day ago · C ountry wise, it’s a similar story to the national picture, according to Land Registry data – although bear in mind this lags the current market by some months. Overall, price rises remain steady and slightly below the long term average. What’s more interesting is the local analysis from the e.surv on Scotland and The Principality for Wales.
Columns – The Negotiator
1 day ago · Kate Faulkner reviews the most recent property market data sets across the UK, revealing that price rises remain steady. Read More ». Columns. 3rd Sep 2024. 1 863.
MARKET ANALYSIS: Property supply reaches seven-year high as …
Oct 17, 2024 · New sales agreed are almost a quarter higher, building on the increased momentum in sales from earlier in the year as mortgage rates fall to an average of c4.5% for a 5-year fixed rate at 75% LTV. Sellers continue to bring homes to market at an above-average rate. Many of these sellers are also buyers, which explains why sales agreed continue ...
Renters' Rights Bill to become law 'as soon as possible'
Oct 9, 2024 · The Renters’ Rights Bill which will provide a major overhaul of the private rented sector, is due to be debated in Parliament today. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner will introduce the bill for its second reading with the Government claiming it will give “greater security and protections for millions of renters”.
Your guide to the main points in the Renters’ Rights Bill
Sep 16, 2024 · Removal of fixed term tenancies, creating rolling tenancies from the outset. A 12-month protected tenancy period for tenants. A ban from discriminating against tenants on benefits, or with children. Tenants given strengthened rights for having a pet in a rented property. Strict controls on rent reviews and a ban on in-tenancy rent review clauses.
Nigel Lewis Archives - The Negotiator
The Renters (Reform) Bill in focus. Nigel Lewis looks at the proposed legislation through the long lens of a beer glass... Nigel Lewis is The Negotiator's Head of Content and a leading property market journalist.
Winners and runners-up 2023 - The Negotiator Awards 2024
Winners and finalists 2023. The companies listed below are the 2023 winners and runners-up of the premier awards in UK residential agency – if your name is there, CONGRATULATIONS! The 2023 entry list was, once again, the biggest in the history of the Awards – which continues to grow in stature and importance with each year and is already ...