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Government to publish property reform roadmap this year

The government will publish a roadmap detailing reforms to the homebuying and selling process later this year, housing minister Matthew Pennycook has confirmed. The commitment follows two consultations proposing binding conditional contracts and mandatory upfront property information. The post Government to publish property reform roadmap this year appeared first on...

Landlord void costs rise 12.9% as vacancy periods hit returns

The cost of void periods between tenancies has increased by 12.9% year-on-year, rising from £1,005 to £1,135, according to research by property management firm Rushbrook & Rathbone. The West Midlands recorded the largest increase at 52.9%, whilst London registered the highest overall cost at £1,252 per void period. The post Landlord void costs rise 12.9% as vacancy periods hit returns appeared first...

What smart leaders pay attention to during uncertain markets

The leaders who outperform over a full cycle aren't always the ones who predicted when conditions would improve. They're the ones who stayed close to their business during the hard part, asked better questions and built the habits that let their teams move fast when the window...

Chancellor rules out Help to Buy scheme revival

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has ruled out reviving the Help to Buy scheme, prioritising defence spending over property market incentives. The decision follows reports that the Government had been considering a successor scheme amid a slowdown in new-build sales. The post Chancellor rules out Help to Buy scheme revival appeared first on...

Estate agents remain top source of conveyancing referrals

Estate agent recommendations account for 32% of conveyancing instructions, making them the largest source of new business for legal firms. The research shows recommendations outweigh price as a decision factor for property buyers. The post Estate agents remain top source of conveyancing referrals appeared first on...

Fine & Country expands to Stockport and Saddleworth

Premium estate agency network Fine & Country has appointed James Diggins to lead a new franchise covering Stockport and Saddleworth in Greater Manchester. The expansion comes as Diggins' core business marks its tenth anniversary, with plans to focus on the upper quartile property market. The post Fine & Country expands to Stockport and Saddleworth appeared first on...