The countdown begins as the Personal Estate Agency Awards launch today

A frontline conveyancer is quitting and warning the property industry that more solicitors will follow. Pardeep Kandola, who works for Thomas Flavell & Sons in Leamington Spa (main picture), says it’s “a thankless job”, and doesn’t attract the respect it deserves. He also believes conveyancers should charge more for their services. Thankless job “I’m a…

First-time buyers are set to be key drivers of the housing market in 2026, according to Nationwide, with the lender expecting housing market activity to “strengthen” further. Andrew Harvey (pictured), the lender’s Senior Economist, says: “With price growth well below the rate of earnings growth and a steady decline in mortgage rates, affordability constraints have…

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…

Skipton Building Society’s research reveals that ore women are planning to buy a home solo rather than with a partner Author: Gemma Discover more from Sovereign Prime Property Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe

Shocking levels of exploitation have been exposed in the UK’s rental market, with tenants asked by landlords for sexual favours and unpaid work in exchange for accommodation, according to a major new study commissioned by housing law specialists Duncan Lewis Solicitors. Manjinder Kaur Atwal, Director of Housing, Duncan Lewis Solicitors Manjinder Kaur Atwal, the firm’s…

Lomond has confirmed its new chief executive as Paul Geddes. The Negotiator covered the news breaking on social media on Wednesday. The company declined to comment at that time when we reached out to them. However, it issued a statement the following morning, confirming that Geddes would be stepping into the role. New Chief Executive…