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Latest news & updates on the property market

Landlord legals – new rules to watch out for
Life as a landlord has always involved keeping on top of legal obligations to ensure compliance, avoid fines and prosecution

Sellers – why the lower offer might be the smart one
Receiving an offer on your property is an exciting moment that can quickly be spoiled if it’s below what you

Scare stories or fairytales – 10 hidden truths about the Renters Rights Bill
The Renters’ Rights Bill has dominated landlord news for months. The headlines have been hard-hitting thanks to the major changes

Is the price right? A crucial decision in the current market
Buyers are returning to the market as interest rates and mortgage rates decline, mortgage affordability assessments have eased and the

Rent rises – what will be fair and legal?
Rent rises have always been a tricky negotiation point. Push them too high and you risk damaging a trusted tenant

Interest rate cut: Is there more to come?
May’s announcement of the second cut to the base rate of 2025 had been hotly anticipated. The February cut to

What first-time buyers need to know about stamp duty
If you are looking to buy your first property you will likely have seen stamp duty mentioned a lot lately.

New sanction rules for lettings: What landlords need to know
From 14 May, landlords and their tenants will be subject to financial sanctions checks by letting agents before a rental

A landlord’s guide to the Renters’ Rights Bill
As it makes its way through the House of Lords, the Renters’ Rights Bill promises some of the biggest changes