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UK Property Transaction Taxes Now Diverge Across England, Wales, and Scotland
Property transaction taxes now differ significantly across England, Wales, and Scotland, affecting landlords and investors with portfolios in multiple regions.
Home Sales Fell Across All UK Regions in June, Reports Show
UK home sales fell in every region in June, with transaction levels below last year's peak but still ahead of 2023, according to multiple property market reports.
Barclays Report Highlights Deepening Affordability Crisis for UK Renters
Barclays research finds UK renters continue to face affordability challenges, with deposits and high property prices blocking home ownership.
Brexit Linked to Sharp Regional Divide in UK House Prices
New research shows a significant regional divide in UK house price growth since the Brexit referendum, with some affordable markets outperforming southern England.
Landlords and Agents Face New Data Protection Obligations
Landlords and letting agents are being urged to comply with new data protection requirements under the Data (Use and Access) Act, including having a complaints policy for personal data use.
Scotland’s Annual Rent Growth Drops to Lowest Level in a Decade
Scotland's annual rent growth has slowed to 1%, the lowest rate in ten years, with average private rents reaching £1,009 per month.
AI Property Search Platform nHabit Launches to Target Renters
A new AI-powered property platform, nHabit, has launched to help renters find homes and increase landlord exposure beyond postcode searches.
Tenants Donate £500,000 to Centrepoint via mydeposits Scheme
Tenants using mydeposits' custodial scheme have donated £500,000 to Centrepoint by opting to give interest from their deposits at tenancy end.
Rents Stabilise Following End of Rent Control Experiment
Rents have stabilised after the conclusion of a rent control experiment, according to Letting Agent Today.
Government Plans Custodial-Only Deposit Protection for Tenancies
The government wants all tenancy deposits to be protected via custodial arrangements, according to Letting Agent Today.
Agent Marks 30 Years Since Starting as Lettings Negotiator
A lettings agent is celebrating 30 years since joining the industry as a negotiator, according to Letting Agent Today.
Lewes Council to Consult Letting Agents on Rental Enforcement
Lewes district council plans to engage with letting agents as it strengthens enforcement in the private rented sector.