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Estate Agents Invited to Join Charity Walk Honouring Late Colleague
Estate agents are invited to join a Thames Path Ultra Challenge walk in memory of Sarah Edmundson, raising funds for Breast Cancer Now.
Buyers Turn Away from Renovation Projects, LRG Survey Finds
A survey by LRG finds most UK buyers are avoiding major renovation projects, with only 6% actively seeking doer-uppers and first-time buyers showing even less interest.
Rightmove Data Reveals Stark Regional Differences in UK Property Value
Rightmove analysis shows £378,000 buys a five-bed house in parts of Scotland or northern England, but only a studio or one-bed flat in several London boroughs.
Demand for Renovation Properties Drops as Buyers Favour Move-In Ready Homes
Research from LRG shows only 6% of buyers are seeking renovation projects, with most preferring move-in ready homes and pricing reflecting required work.
Nationwide Index Reports Unexpected Annual House Price Rise
Nationwide's latest index shows an annual rise in UK house prices, despite no change in average prices over the past month.
Tenants in Low EPC Homes Face Highest Energy Bill Increases
Rightmove analysis finds tenants in the least energy-efficient UK homes could see annual bills rise by up to £591 after a 13% energy price cap increase.
County Durham Plans New Limits on HMO Numbers and Proximity
County Durham may introduce an interim planning policy to restrict new HMOs where any of the 10 nearest properties are already HMOs.
Call for Double-Locking Rents to Prevent Unfair Increases
A proposal suggests double-locking rents to prevent unfair rises, according to Landlord Today.
Councillor Prosecuted Over Unlicensed HMO After Complex Investigation
A landlord has been prosecuted for operating an unlicensed HMO following a complex investigation involving Barking and Dagenham and Nottingham councils.
Institute for Public Policy Research Calls for Rent Controls
The Institute for Public Policy Research has called for the implementation of rent controls, according to Letting Agent Today.
Burnham Unveils Major Council Housebuilding Plan in Manchester Speech
Andy Burnham has proposed a large-scale council housebuilding programme to address Britain's housing crisis, with details on funding and implementation yet to be disclosed.
Student Lettings Marketing Timelines Shift After Renters Rights Act
Nearly half of student landlords plan to market properties later due to the Renters Rights Act, according to research cited by Letting Agent Today.