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  Many letting agents are planning to raise their fees based on extra work created by the Renters’ Rights Act, new research reveals. But for landlords this will be “the straw that breaks the camel’s back” meaning some will decide to self-manage their properties or even exit the PRS. Discontent Lettings tech firm Goodlord surveyed…

An estate agent star of The Apprentice TV show has slammed Rightmove as “bloody expensive”, and called on fellow agents to boycott the portal. Kieran McCartney, who hit the headlines for the way he left the hit programme, told The Neg in an exclusive interview that agents “need to be strong” and stand up to…

A couple at the helm of Martin & Co in Exeter have acquired a rival agency to double the size of their business. Rosie and Nik Davey (pictured) have purchased Cooksleys Estate Agents, marking the first acquisition for the franchise owners since taking over the business two years ago. The deal includes both the lettings…

The Upper Tribunal has overturned a £24,500 penalty issued against a landlord after ruling she was not receiving the ‘rack rent’ of a property that was being unlawfully operated as an HMO by a management company. The case hinged on the meaning of ‘rack rent’ under section 263 of the Housing Act 2004, which is…

An property firm has boasted that “there’s nothing we can’t sell” after securing buyers for a house completely gutted in a suspected arson attack (main image). Ray Cooke Auctioneers suffered a barrage of abuse on social media earlier this year when the firm advertised the property in Dublin with a guide price of €225,000. Huge…

Market fundamentals keep the wheels turning with prices gently up on the year and remaining stable month-to-month Author: Gemma Discover more from Sovereign Prime Property Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe