Greater Manchester mayor’s rental property funded via expenses
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham’s housing policy positions have come under renewed scrutiny following reports that he purchased a London rental property with assistance from the parliamentary expenses system. According…
Martin & Co franchisees acquire third North West office
Two Martin & Co franchise owners have acquired their third office in the North West, expanding their lettings portfolio across the region in under two years. Peter Mahoney and Craig…
Conveyancing platform targets Land Registry delays
A new software platform designed to identify Land Registry registration issues before submission has been launched by two conveyancing directors in the north east of England. RegLand, developed by Ruth…
Landlord and agent fined £91,000 for unsafe London HMO
A landlord and letting agent have been ordered to pay more than £91,000 after a court found they continued to rent out an unsafe house of multiple occupation (HMO) in…
Landlords face £7,000 fines over compliance failures
A proptech platform has warned that many landlords are unprepared for compliance requirements under the Renters’ Rights Act, with a critical deadline approaching at the end of this month. According…
Former Norfolk agent faces fraud charges totalling £50,000
A former Norfolk estate agent has appeared in court facing 19 charges of fraud by false representation totalling approximately £50,000, according to reports from the Eastern Daily Press. Victoria Steele,…
Propertymark opens voting for board leadership positions
Propertymark has opened voting for key leadership positions, with members able to cast their votes until 18th June. The elections come as agents face increased regulatory and legislative pressure across…
Labour leadership race raises property tax concerns
Proposals from Labour leadership candidates could impact property investment and mortgage rates, according to analysis from Knight Frank, as the contest to replace the party leader intensifies. Andy Burnham has…
Tracker mortgage applications triple amid rate uncertainty
Applications for tracker mortgages increased more than threefold in April compared to March, according to broker L&C Mortgages, as economic uncertainty prompted borrowers to reconsider fixed-rate products that have dominated…
First-time buyer hotspots emerge despite demand decline
First-time buyer demand declined by 4% in April compared to the same month last year, according to data from Rightmove, though several regional markets have bucked the national trend with…