At a time when estate agents may feel under attack following the Panorama revelations this week, The Neg can reveal there is some good news to bolster down-in-the dumps negotiators. A book published by novelist and former magazine editor Dale Bradford has been an unexpected success on the Amazon ‘sci-fi’ book lists for eight months…
While there are industry fears that a rumoured ‘Mansion Tax’ would freeze the top end of the housing market at the same time, another mooted plan to increase council tax bills in more upmarket areas could see bills rise by as much as 40%, it has been claimed. Ed Mead, Founder, Viewber Labour’s Fair Funding…
Looking at the property market data by country from this time last year, at ‘country level’ things are much more positive than they were by the end of the second half of 2024. We’ve moved from barely any price growth in England and Wales to steady increases year on year which are exceeding long term…
A property investment company agreed to change an email advert for an overseas purchase opportunity after a complaint that it was misleading. Invicta Investment Properties Ltd trading as Invicta Property advertised, “Thailand Property from just £78K”. And a complainant approached the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) saying the marketing email didn’t make clear the risks in…
Property transaction delays are the top concern for estate agents at the moment with three quarters saying they are threatening chains. And an increasing number of agents cite the issue of hold-ups as their main worry, with three quarters (74%) now saying this. Delays that risk deals falling through were a major problem for 62%…
The Government’s Renters’ Rights Act represents one of the most significant shake-ups to England’s private rented sector in decades. With reforms such as the abolition of Section 21 “no-fault” evictions, new tenancy structures, and stronger repair and safety standards, it has been said that the Act is intended to create a fairer, more secure rental…
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