This year's Autumn Budget was probably one of the most anticipated in recent years, as it sets out the domestic policy and fiscal measures direction ahead for the UK ahead of Brexit.
Chancellor Philip Hammond is expected to loosen the purse strings during this afternoon's Autumn Budget, and announce a much needed £1.5 billion boost for England's high streets.
MPs were in the Commons on a rare Friday to debate Private Members’ Bills, including the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Bill endorsed by Labour MP, Karen Buck.
Housing Minister Heather Wheeler has announced that the Government will review current rules governing health and safety standards in rental properties, so that tenants can be afforded greater protection.
The Guardian has reported the Prime Minister's spokesman said she intends to make the rogue landlord and letting agent database available to tenants.
Every year Propertymark regulated agents are required to submit a client money examination to renew their membership. In the past the only option has been an accountant’s report. There’s now an alternative – the Client Money HealthCheck.
Following a question asked by one of our members, Warwickshire County Council Trading Standards have issued assured advice about listed properties and EPCs. The advice given will be respected by all local regulators, helping to prevent inconsistent reading of regulations.
Propertymark Qualifications held its annual awards ceremony on 17 October in the Cholmondeley Room at the House of Lords, celebrating excellence in learning and development in the property industry, and it was a good day for Lorraine Robb from Scotland based agency The Property Store.
Fixflo has published the Fixflo Report 2018, which rounds up and analyses the answers provided by over 400 lettings professionals from around the UK for the proptech provider’s annual Rental Repairs Survey.
This afternoon, Propertymark Qualifications held its annual awards ceremony in the Cholmondeley Room at the House of Lords, celebrating excellence in learning and development in the property industry.
A new report out shows a range of comparables from Q2 of 2018 compared to Q2 in 2017, such as rental supply and demand, along with data for furnished lets and rental premium for upper floors.
New research from insurance giants, AXA Insurance shows that future elections are set to be influenced much more powerfully by the UK’s growing contingent of private renters than ever before.
As lettings agents it’s essential that you understand that inspections and inventory checks are conducted to service landlords and your tenants. However, it's also essential to protect your own company's liabilities and those of your landlord when it comes to compliance controls and health, safety and security checks.
On 7-9 October the Scottish National Party (SNP) had their national conference in Glasgow. So what did it hold for housing?
If you rent to tenants who are claiming Universal Credit (UC), it has now become easier for you to speak directly to the Full Service Case Manager dealing with their claim.
Housing Minister Heather Wheeler has announced today that a new working group will be set up, tasked with raising standards across the housing sector.
Today the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has launched a £20 million fund which will allow councils to put in place new schemes so that those at risk of homelessness will have the support they need to secure their own tenancy.
We've submitted our representation to HM Treasury ahead of Chancellor Philip Hammond's 2018 Autumn Budget announcement which is expected towards the end of October.
From today, 1 October 2018, the changes to the Section 21 Notice come into force for letting agents and landlords in England. All landlords and agents should now stop using their existing Notices.
The Government has responded to recommendations for improving building regulations and fire safety, made by the MHCLG Select Committee. In their response, they say they will set out an implementation plan "in the autumn".