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Goodlord Names Reposit as Exclusive Deposit Replacement Partner
Goodlord has selected Reposit as its exclusive deposit replacement partner, offering landlords up to 60% more cover and tenants a more affordable alternative to traditional deposits.
Letting Agents Urged to Strengthen Deposit Evidence Amid Regulatory Changes
Letting agents are being advised to improve evidence and record-keeping for deposit disputes as the Renters’ Rights Act brings changes to the private rental sector.
Self-employed estate agents outperform traditional agents, says TwentyEA
Self-employed estate agents are outperforming traditional agents on key sales metrics, according to new data from TwentyEA. However, they still represent a small but growing share of the UK property market.
UK Inflation Falls Sharply, Prompting Rate Cut Speculation
UK inflation dropped to 2.8% in April, raising expectations of a potential Bank of England rate cut. Mortgage lenders have responded by reducing some fixed rates.
NRLA and The Lettings Industry Council Announce New Partnership
The NRLA and The Lettings Industry Council have announced a new partnership to present a united voice for landlords and letting agents, following the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act.
Self-Employed Estate Agents Achieve Higher Completion Rates, Data Shows
Self-employed estate agents have higher sale completion rates and faster transaction times than traditional agents, according to new data from TwentyEA.
UK Inflation Drops to 2.8% as Lenders Cut Mortgage Rates
UK inflation fell to 2.8% in April, prompting major lenders to reduce selected fixed mortgage rates. The decline was driven by lower energy bills and easing food inflation.
Goodlord Selects Reposit as Sole Deposit Replacement Partner
Goodlord has named Reposit as its exclusive partner for deposit replacement products, making Reposit the only integrated tenancy security solution on the Goodlord platform.
Self-Employed Estate Agents Outperform Traditional Firms, Says TwentyEA
Self-employed estate agents are achieving higher sales success rates and faster completions than traditional agencies, according to new analysis from TwentyEA.
Industry Report Questions Low Attendance at UK Estate Agent Conferences
A Property Industry Eye report discusses reasons why relatively few estate agents attend industry conferences, highlighting common objections such as relevance, time, and cost.
Propertymark to Launch 'Connect' Lead Generation Platform for Agents
Propertymark will launch Connect, a new referral and lead generation platform for its members, on 1 June. The platform aims to help agents share business opportunities and manage referrals.
ONS Data Shows UK House Price Growth Stalls, Rents Continue to Rise
ONS figures show UK house prices were flat in March, while private rents rose 3.5% in the year to April, highlighting ongoing pressure in the rental sector.