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Zoopla has been named as the official front of shirt partner of Manchester Super Giants for the 2026 Hundred cricket season. The portal will feature prominently on the playing shirts of both the men’s and women’s teams throughout the competition, furthering national and local brand awareness across the summer. Zoopla said the deal will boost…
A feared spike in rents ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act failed to materialise, new research suggests. Only around a quarter of landlords appeared to pre-empt new restrictions on rent increases by front-loading ahead of the 1st May deadline. Growth slows The new Act limits rent increases to once a year, and inspection software platform…
A quarter of home sellers said estate agent fees were unfair after being charged for premium listings or upgrades. The number rose sharply to 50% in London, according to a survey of vendors who sold a property in the past five years. And six out of 10 home sellers feel restricted by estate agent’s contracts,…
More than 200 estate agents have signed up to a new service offering buyers an accredited surveyor’s report before they make an offer. Gazeal claims its Upfront Seller Surveys are the first of their kind in England and Wales, delivered by a network of more than 1,000 surveyors covering almost every postcode. Reports run to…
As the Renters’ Rights Bill teeters on the brink of becoming law, landlords have been urged ‘not to panic’. Stephen Moss, CEO and Founder of property investment business Sourced (main picture), says the property industry should welcome the new legislation as it will deal with rogue landlords. Moss says: “Here at Sourced we have long…
Allsop, Savills and SDL Property Auctions are among the highest scorers on a new index. Property data group UncommonDeal has launched a new UK Auction House Performance Index. It aims to provide investors, landlords, developers, deal sourcers and property professionals with a practical framework for comparing Britain’s leading auction houses on a like-for-like basis. Brands…
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