Allison Thompson of Leaders on the essentials of the Decent Homes Standard for agents to learn, then teach their landlord clients
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Nottingham City Council has become the first authority in the country to adopt a comprehensive enforcement package, spanning ground rents to the full suite of letting agency regulations. The move is designed to strengthen the council’s powers to crack down on poor standards, unlawful charges and inefficient buildings in the private rented and leasehold markets….
Rightmove has announced major updates to its Level 3 Certificate for Estate and Letting Agents (CELA), including the introduction of a new module on the Renters’ Rights Act, as the industry prepares for significant regulatory change. From March, the Renters’ Rights module will be incorporated into CELA, helping agents prepare ahead of the Act’s implementation…
Non-UK nationals now account for a fifth (20%) of new rental companies in 2025, Hampton research has found Author: Gemma Discover more from Sovereign Prime Property Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe
Only 35% of UK homebuyers say they trust estate agents with their personal data, according to new research carried out by identity verification firm Credas Technologies. The survey of 1,000 UK consumers found high levels of concern over data security during property transactions, with 77% citing misuse of data as their biggest worry, followed by…
From 1 May 2026, landlords and agents who breach the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 could face fines of up to £40,000 or even criminal prosecution, as part of a new enforcement regime designed to toughen compliance across the private rented sector. The legislation introduces two levels. ‘Breaches,’ such as issuing fixed-term tenancies, ending agreements verbally,…
Average mortgage rates have fallen to the kinds of levels last seen before Liz Truss’ infamous Mini-Budget in September 2022, in what is a timely boost for the housing market. Rachel Springall (pictured), Finance Expert at Moneyfactscompare.co.uk, says buyers will “no doubt be thrilled to see mortgage rates drop, particularly the millions due to come off…
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