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Property transaction numbers stopped sliding last month after two successive falls, the latest HMRC data reveals. The seasonally adjusted estimate of the number of residential transactions in June was less than 1% up in June compared to May. At 98,700, the total was marginally higher than the previous month’s figure of 98,460. The number was…

The Negotiator Awards, which took place last Friday evening, raised an amazing £25,262.91 for the chosen charity, CoppaFeel, which strives to increase awareness of breast cancer among young people. The phenomenal sum was donated by guests at the awards ceremony for the best agents and suppliers in the UK. The money was raised through a…

Rebecca Evans, COO and Founder, The Sentry For estate and letting agents, whose staff work closely with clients, contractors and the public, the implications are significant. The law is shifting from reactive HR processes to a culture of proactive prevention. The Four Key Changes 1. New “All reasonable steps” duty Employers are currently required to…

Government urged to engage with the sector to develop a clear plan to help landlords invest in energy efficiency works Author: Gemma Discover more from Sovereign Prime Property Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is renewing his efforts to secure rent control powers in the Capital. He told members of the London Assembly it was top of his list of devolved powers, and it was essential to improve conditions for renters. Key pledge Rent controls were one of Khan’s key election pledges before he was…

The number of agreed property sales has fallen for the first time in two years, according to the latest Zoopla HPI. The portal blames next month’s Budget, saying there is “a growing ‘wait and see’ attitude amongst home buyers”. So, the usual pre-Christmas slowdown has started early, with sales agreed down 3% year-on-year and buyer…