Rightmove adds Renters’ Rights module to agent training
Rightmove has updated its Level 3 Certificate for Estate and Letting Agents (CELA) to include a new module on the Renters’ Rights Act, ahead of the legislation’s implementation on 1…
Property sector charity boxing event set for June 2026
A charity boxing event featuring property industry professionals will take place in London on 11 June 2026, with proceeds supporting North London Hospice. The event, organised by Paul Shamplina, will…
Nearly 45,000 UK properties worth £190bn lack ownership data
Approximately 45,000 UK properties valued at an estimated £190 billion are owned through offshore structures where the beneficial owner cannot be identified, according to analysis by Tax Policy Associates. The…
Council chair’s unlicensed HMOs shut down over safety failures
Tamworth Borough Council has issued prohibition orders on two Houses in Multiple Occupation owned by Warwickshire County Council Chair Edward Harris, a Reform councillor, after the properties were found operating…
Lomond consolidates Yorkshire agencies under Hardisty brand
Property group Lomond has merged two of its Yorkshire estate agencies, bringing Eddison Vale under the Hardisty brand name as part of a consolidation strategy. Eddison Vale will now operate…
Recognise Bank provides £231k bridge for Bristol property
Recognise Bank has provided a £231,000 commercial bridging loan for the acquisition of a vacant commercial property in Bristol, arranged through specialist finance broker Word On The Street. The facility…
Opinion – Ground rent cap must not affect standards
Landlords and facilities management professionals must work together to make sure the £250 rent cap doesn’t lead to a deterioration in standards. Adam Atkins, a facilities management specialist, responded to…
Heat network regulation comes into force
Heat network regulation came into force this week, meaning operators and suppliers need higher standards on customer service, billing transparency and pricing fairness. Regulation of the sector is being dealt…
Buyers returning to market this year
Buyers are returning to the housing market at the start of 2026 as confidence improves and mortgage rates fall, Zoopla’s UK House Price Index has revealed. The average 5-year fixed…
Half of temporary homes ridden with damp and mould
Half of temporary accommodation homes are showing signs of damp and mould, a review conducted by property manager Switch Management has found. Since the Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Requirements)…