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A local landlord group has won a significant legal battle after the Upper Tribunal ruled that Portsmouth City Council exceeded its powers by imposing HMO licence conditions without sufficient justification. The Portsmouth & District Private Landlords Association (PDPLA), which backed the challenge brought by landlords Simon Fletcher (pictured) and Iva Fletcher, said the decision vindicated…

In the first year of a partnership between homelessness charity Crisis and the TDS Charitable Foundation, almost 160 people have secured safe and stable homes in the private rented sector. As part of the three-year partnership launched in September last year, the Charitable Foundation has funded a network of five dedicated Housing Access Specialists in…

Landlords have been warned that they could face fines of up to £7,000 if they fail to address overheating hazards in rented properties. The warning comes as temperatures prepare to climb again this month. There is no legal maximum indoor temperature for rented homes in Britain. However, excessive heat is now recognised as a potential…

Snippets of industry news: Cushman & Wakefield names new head of UK & Ireland; Savills reveals Home Counties appointment; Experienced agent joins Moveli Author: Gemma Discover more from Sovereign Prime Property Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe

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

A staggering 214,000 home sales have fallen through so far this year, the highest figures since 2021, according to chain management platform View My Chain. That is compared to 192,538 during the same period in 2024, 180,429 in 2023, 202,372 in 2022 and 220,644 in 2021. And the average time to complete is now 216…