Letting agents are underestimating the long-term financial value of landlord clients by focusing on annual fees rather than lifetime revenue, according to compliance expert Karen Stanley. Most agents calculate a landlord's worth at approximately £1,200 annually, but lifetime value including referrals and portfolio growth could reach £15,000 to £25,000 or more. The post Letting agents urged to calculate...
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England's planned national landlord register could increase administrative burdens and costs without raising property standards, according to Propertymark. The database, scheduled for introduction later this year under the Renters' Rights Act, will require private landlords to register personal details and individual properties. The post Landlord database may duplicate existing schemes, warns trade body...
Andy Burnham has indicated support for increasing Capital Gains Tax rates to align with Income Tax levels, potentially raising rates from 24% to 45%. The proposal has prompted concerns from property sector professionals about impacts on business ownership and transaction activity. The post Burnham’s capital gains tax proposal raises industry concerns appeared first on...
Property management group Dwelly has acquired Kensington-based lettings agency Shaws, marking its ninth acquisition in 2026. The deal adds approximately 250 fully managed properties to Dwelly's portfolio, bringing the group's total properties under management to more than 14,000 nationwide. The post Dwelly completes ninth acquisition with Kensington agency appeared first on...
Only 5% of home sellers in England have owned their property for less than three years, according to research by Connells Group, marking the lowest level on record for short-term residential moves. The figure represents a significant decline from 8% in 2016 and 15% in 2006. The post Short-term home moves fall to record low in England appeared first on...
Property management group Dwelly has reached 14,000 properties under management following its acquisition of Shaws, a Kensington-based letting agency. The deal marks Dwelly's ninth acquisition in 2026, adding 250 properties to its portfolio. The post Dwelly reaches 14,000 properties with Kensington acquisition appeared first on...
Three months after the Renters' Rights Act became law, early market data suggests the legislation may be producing unintended consequences. Goodlord's Rental Index shows rent inflation jumped from 1.7% to 6.5% in June, whilst restrictions on advance rent payments appear to be excluding international students and others without UK guarantors from the rental market. The post Rental market shows signs of...
A survey of over 350 estate agents has found that 43% do not trust any political party to address the UK's housing crisis. Despite this scepticism, business confidence among agents has doubled to 16% over the past year. The post Estate agents show declining trust in political housing policy appeared first on...
A Martin & Co franchisee has completed the acquisition of a third lettings agency within a 12-month period, marking continued consolidation within the Worcestershire lettings market. Nirvair Sander, who operates the Martin & Co Worcester franchise, has purchased Parsons Choice, a lettings agency based in Stoke Prior. The post Martin & Co franchisee acquires third agency in 12 months appeared...
Financial data group Moneyfacts has called for reforms to support first-time buyers ahead of the Autumn Budget, highlighting concerns that existing schemes have failed to keep pace with rising property prices. Rachel Springall, Finance Expert at Moneyfacts, said the house purchase cap on Lifetime ISAs has remained static since 2017 despite significant property price increases. The post Finance expert calls...