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Savills August Auction Raises Over £30m with 81% Sale Rate
Savills' August property auction raised over £30m, selling 81% of 130 lots, including residential and commercial properties.
How Letting Agents Can Turn Website Traffic into Landlord Enquiries
A report highlights that high website traffic does not guarantee landlord enquiries for letting agents. Effective strategies focus on targeted content, lead capture, and nurturing landlord relationships.
Research Warns Landlords of Major Property Value Losses from Poor Maintenance
Landlords could see up to £59,000 wiped off property values due to poor maintenance, according to new research by Rushbrook reported by The Negotiator.
Propertymark Adds Free Material Information Reports via Propalt Partnership
Propertymark members can now access free basic material information reports through Propalt, following a new integration with the Propertymark Connect referral platform.
Burnley Council Proposes Borough-Wide HMO Planning Restrictions
Burnley Council is considering extending Article 4 planning controls for HMOs to six more wards, potentially covering the entire borough. A public consultation will run before a decision in September 2027.
Tyne and Wear Sees Largest Annual Rise in Rental Stock Across England
Tyne and Wear has recorded the fastest annual growth in rental property listings in England, according to research by Propoly. Other regions have seen mixed changes in available rental stock.
CVC Makes Majority Investment in Online Lettings Platform OpenRent
CVC has made a majority investment in OpenRent, with the platform's founders remaining significant shareholders and in charge.
Airbnb Agrees Data-Sharing Deal with Councils on Short-Lets
Airbnb has agreed to share data with local authorities to help identify illegal short-letting of council homes, according to Letting Agent Today.
Purpose-Built Flats See High Rate of Fire False Alarms
Data shows over 150 emergency call outs to purpose-built flats daily due to fire false alarms, according to Letting Agent Today.
Data Suggests Healthy Buy-to-Let Sector, Says Paragon Bank
Paragon Bank data indicates that arrears, yields, and profits point to a healthy buy-to-let sector, according to Letting Agent Today.
Lettings Agency Fined Over Overdue Electrical Safety Work
A lettings agency was fined after failing to address 21 electrical safety defects at a rental property within the required timeframe, according to Letting Agent Today.
Court Upholds Fine for Landlord Over Electrical Safety Failings
A court has upheld a £7,500 fine issued by West Suffolk council to Forthbrook Ltd for failing to address 21 electrical safety defects within 28 days.