Property industry reacts to latest Rightmove House Price Index

Spelthorne Borough Council is facing an “overwhelming” rise in HMOs in parts of Surrey, with senior officers warning the licensing system is now “under strain”. HMO licence applications have more than tripled in just two years, rising from 33 in 2022 to 115 this year, while complaints about suspected illegal HMOs have also quadrupled, according…

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Landlords and agents only have until 1st October to ensure their Right to Rent procedures comply with updated Government guidance, or risk fines of up to £20,000 per occupier. The new code of practice sets out how landlords and letting agents should avoid discrimination when carrying out Right to Rent checks, including ensuring applicants are…

The number of new builds coming to market is at its lowest level in almost a decade, it has been revealed. Rightmove said the number of housing developments listed on its site is at the lowest level since 2017, excluding retirement schemes. However, the property portal declined to reveal the exact raw figures numbers when…

Rightmove is marking its 25th anniversary this October with a social media campaign featuring cakes disguised as everyday household objects. In a series of video shorts, over ten content creators slice into what appear to be sofas, door knobs and other items, revealing them to be elaborate cakes in the viral ‘is it cake?’ format…

Purchase gives Foxtons entry into West Midlands market Author: Gemma Discover more from Sovereign Prime Property Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe