Middle East conflict set to weigh on housing market sentiment

Rent control campaigners have been criticised by a leading industry figure for ‘not listening’ and being unwilling to take part in any form of sensible debate about the nation’s housing challenges. Paul Shamplina has made the comments after visiting the 100th edition of the National Landlord Investment Show in London (main image). During the demonstration…

Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure to deliver long-promised changes to the leasehold system in England and Wales, with Labour MPs and campaigners warning that failing to cap ground rents could trigger a backlash and leave millions of homeowners facing yet more rises in their annual charges. Former Employment Minister, Justin Madders (pictured), told the…

Many independent estate agencies see platforms like OpenRent as a threat to their business. Research from CRM provider Alto found that of agencies with less than five branches, a third say ‘DIY’ platforms are “a major threat”. There is much less concern among larger firms, with more than half dismissing the services such as OpenRent…

No-fault evictions are on the rise, and landlords are exiting the market before the Renters’ Rights Act reforms come into force on 1st May, a Southampton Council meeting has been told. Cllr. Dave Shields (pictured), Chairman of the housing scrutiny panel, said: “I suspect, from my experience, there is an increase in the number of…

Independent estate agent founders, Robert and Wendi Leech (main image centre and right) have passed on the business to Managing Director, Craig Custance, via a management buyout. Opened as Robert Leech & Partners in 1989, the business now has three offices in Oxted, Reigate and Lingfield, alongside a London presence in Park Lane through the…

A statement on its website contained a banner message in capital letters saying: “Harrods Estates has now closed and is not accepting new enquiries Author: Gemma Discover more from Sovereign Prime Property Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe